Kate Middleton’s Best Outfits of 2021: A Royal Year in Review
Some wardrobe favorites for The Duchess of Cambridge in 2021 included Catherine Walker, Alexander McQueen and Jenny Packham
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the annual Remembrance Sunday service at The Cenotaph on November 14, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
As far as fashionable years go, it’s been quite the landmark rotation around the sun for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. It’s seems like every week she pulls out all the stops from archives and new pieces alike, never once missing the mark or with a hair out of place.
Of course, we’d expect nothing less from a member of the royal family, but with Kate, it’s always a moment to remember. She is always styled with a bit of a custom tailoring or a sentimental flare (that we’ll get to down below), and it just leaves you wanting more and more from the Duchess.
For 2021, it seems as though the two brands Middleton pulled from the most were Catherine Walker and Alexander McQueen, which have long been a favorite for the Duchess.
Here, we’ll take a look at Middleton’s best looks from 2021. From the casual event to the red carpet gowns, we’re going to unpack, analyze and identify all of our favorite looks.
December 8, 2021
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives for the “Together at Christmas” community carol service at Westminster Abbey on December 08, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
The royal family is pretty much synonymous with Yule-tide events, and Middleton was a literal gift in this red Catherine Walker dress, complete with a large bow on the chest and red velvet pumps. Mrs. Claus who?
November 18, 2021
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the Royal Variety Performance at Royal Albert Hall on November 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/GC Images)
Sparkling in a green column Jenny Packham gown at the Royal Variety Performance.
November 14, 2021
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the annual Remembrance Sunday service at The Cenotaph on November 14, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Wearing Alexander McQueen to the Remembrance Sunday service at The Cenotaph.
October 19, 2021
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives to make a keynote speech to launch “Taking Action on Addiction” campaign at BAFTA on October 19, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Wearing a red turtleneck top and a matching, pleated Christopher Kane skirt, accessorized with a brown DeMellier top-handle bag and brown Ralph Lauren pumps.
October 17, 2021
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the Earthshot Prize 2021 at Alexandra Palace on October 17, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Revisiting a lilac goddess gown by Alexander McQueen which she first wore for the BAFTA Awards in summer 2011.
September 29, 2021
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge tours the Ulster University Magee Campus on September 29, 2021 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage)
In a royal purple Emilia Wickstead suit while visiting Ulster University Magee Campus in Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
September 28, 2021
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the “No Time To Die” World Premiere at Royal Albert Hall on September 28, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge attends Wimbledon Championships Tennis Tournament at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends day 12 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives at the Closing Ceremony of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at the General Assembly Buildings on May 27, 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Complete with epaulettes, this bright blue Catherine Walker jacket was the perfect choice for a rainy day in Scotland.
May 26, 2021
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge hosts a drive-in cinema screening of Disney’s ‘Cruella’ for Scottish NHS workers at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on May 26, 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo – Pool/Getty Images)
In glorious Holland Cooper tartan for a trip to Edinburgh, Scotland.
March 11, 2021
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits School 21 in Stratford on March 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Tallis – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
In a bubblegum pink Max & Co coat paired over a matching knit sweater from British high street brand, Boden.
