Based on her track record, it may be hard to believe Kate Middleton has ever worn something that could raise eyebrows, but every once in a while, we’ve caught her ditching her sophisticated brand of dressing for something a little more casual. We love seeing proof that sometimes Kate can mix it up, from outings in lazy-day hoodies to laid-back blue jeans.
While we may love Kate’s foray into casualwear, we have a feeling the queen wouldn’t approve of these not-so-princessy pieces. Just try to imagine Queen Elizabeth working the same sporty separates, sneakers, or funky hats – we all know it just wouldn’t happen. So while we’re under the impression that it’s basically impossible for Kate to wear a bad outfit, it’s fun to imagine how the royals really felt when they saw these, ahem, nontraditional styles.
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To Play Sports in Ireland
Kate wore a simple red knit with skinny jeans and trainers to visit the Salthill GAA club during her visit to Ireland.
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To Show Off Her Puffer Prowess
Kate dressed in holiday colors and winter boots, plus a pair of thick hunter-green socks that she rolled over her jeans, to visit Peterley Manor Farm in December.
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To Visit the Chelsea Flower Show
The duchess wore wide-legged pants with a white button-down and white Sugerga sneakers to visit the garden she helped design at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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To Visit Gilwell Park
Kate Middleton wore a $50 J.Crew sweater while visiting the Scout Association’s UK headquarters in Gilwell Park.
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To Play Soccer
After arriving in Belfast, the duchess switched into a comfortable look to play soccer with some kids. She sported a Polo Ralph Lauren cable-knit sweater pairing it with blue skinny jeans and sneakers from Sweaty Betty x New Balance.
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Dressed to Hit the Slopes
It was ski gear for both Kate and Prince William during March 2016 in the French Alps.
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Sporting a Baseball Cap
Kate Middleton rocked a baseball cap while boating in New Zealand in April 2014.
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Decked Out in Ski Gear
In March 2008, Kate Middleton and Prince William were decked out to hit the slopes.
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Ready to Row
Back in August 2007, Kate Middleton wore her training gear for a dragon boat race.
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In Off-Duty Blue Jeans
It was blue jeans – and wedge heels – for Kate Middleton during an October 2013 engagement in London.
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Rocking a Hoodie and Tennis Shoes
Kate Middleton showed her ease in sneakers and skinnies during a June 2012 engagement.
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Keeping Warm in a Simple Black Sweatshirt
Kate made a rare appearance in a sweatshirt while in London during December 2014.
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Stepping Up the Sexiness
Far from being casual, Kate Middleton showed off her new sexy style wearing Jenny Packham at a London engagement in October 2014.
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Dressing Up a Pair of Skinnies
It was dark denim for Kate during a July 2014 engagement in Scotland.
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Wearing Her Wellies
It was rain boots and jeans for a June 2012 day of polo for Kate Middleton and her dog Lupo in Tetbury, England.
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Sporting a Western Topper
Call her cowgirl Kate; both Kate Middleton and Prince William dressed in cowboy hats and jeans to visit the Calgary Stampede in July 2011.
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Letting Loose in a Tube Dress
Kate Middleton wore a bright print dress during a September 2012 visit to the Soloman Islands.
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Ready For Adventure
Kate’s country style was evident during an August 2005 visit to England’s Gatcombe Horse Trials.
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Embracing the Early 2000s
Kate Middleton fully embraced the low-cut denim styles of the early 2000s with out outfit she wore in June 2005 in St. Andrews, Scotland.
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Dressed For a Night Out
Kate Middleton wore a low-cut dress during a night out in July 2007 in London.
