Catherine Middleton

Kate Middleton's apparent modesty — she shops at stores like Banana Republic, she does her own grocery shopping, she doesn't have ladies in waiting — is what makes her so widely appealing. That modesty stretches to her wardrobe. As Duchess of Cambridge and wife to Prince William, Kate has increased her time in the public eye, and her polished, classic style is also in the spotlight. She could choose to be a clotheshorse and sport different outfits every outing, but we're seeing a refreshing sense of loyalty to things she loves. Case in point: this purple jacquard coat made an appearance in 2009 for a friend's wedding, she wore it again this weekend to celebrate Prince Phillip's 90th birthday. To boot, she paired it with the blue Zara dress she wore the day after her royal wedding! For a friend's wedding over the weekend, Kate chose a black fascinator to go with her black and white printed dress; it's the same fascinator she wore to the Trooping the Colour ceremony, marking Queen Elizabeth's birthday earlier in the day.

To see the outfits in full, click our slideshow. What do you think of Kate's fashion wardrobe loyalty?

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For the biggest moment of her life, Kate Middleton (soon to be known as Princess Catherine) chose British design house Alexander McQueen for her wedding dress. The dress is hand-embroidered lace with a ivory duchesse satin skirt and wide train. She accessorized with a pearl tiara and lace-trimmed veil. Sarah Burton, the designer for Alexander McQueen, was spotted helping Kate into the car and primping her before her walk down the aisle. Click our slideshow to see all the pictures of beautiful bride Kate and her stunning dress!

On the eve of the biggest wedding of the year, and possibly the decade, we have to admit no woman has been the subject of style talk more than Catherine Middleton. The soon-to-be-princess, casually known as Kate, has shown a love for skirt suits, hats, and High Street shops. She's won us over with her "just-like-us" shopping habits, but considering the icon status of other royals like Grace Kelly and Princess Diana, where will Kate fit in? Check out our slideshow of key Middleton looks, and tell us your thoughts: how would you define Catherine's style? Let us know in the comments.

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