When she married William, Kate Middleton cut straight to the front of the line of British royalty. Suddenly, the whole world knew her name, and she had to look the part of the wife of the (most likely) future King of the United Kingdom. Kate Middleton is never less than elegant, wherever she happens to appear. She's given the world some of the most iconic outfits of an entire generation, and we can only expect more to come. What's more, these looks are pricey, which is to be expected of course. But just how pricey might surprise you. These are the most expensive outfits Kate Middleton has ever worn.
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00:00From the moment Kate Middleton was first pictured with Prince William in the British press,
00:05the public has been seriously obsessed with her stunning wardrobe, and we totally understand
00:09why. Let's take a look at some of the most expensive outfits she's ever worn.
00:14It would be impossible to discuss Kate Middleton's most pricey wardrobe pieces without delving
00:19into one of her most famous looks, her wedding dress.
00:22Kate's marriage to Prince William in 2011 was a huge event that instantly became one
00:27of history's most iconic royal weddings. Kate was marrying the man who could very well
00:31become King of England, after all. Therefore, she really went all out when it came to her
00:36big day, and she looked incredible.
00:39It's no surprise that Kate pulled no punches on her wedding dress. For her big day, she
00:43chose to enlist the help of British designer Sarah Burton, the creative director of Alexander
00:48McQueen.
00:49The fairy tale dress had a voluminous skirt, lace sleeves, and a stunning 9-foot-long train.
00:55As Burton told the Daily Mail, the design aimed to, quote,
00:59"...look to the past, yet look to the future, as well."
01:02She explained the dress had references to Victorian fashions, along with the more modern
01:07arts and crafts movement.
01:09And how much did this unforgettable wedding dress cost? Well, according to The Sun, its
01:14worth was estimated at $323,732.
01:20Apparently, this makes it one of the most expensive dresses ever.
01:26One of Kate Middleton's favorite recurring royal engagements is attending Wimbledon,
01:30Britain's famous yearly outdoor tennis tournament. The tournament welcomes plenty of familiar
01:35faces each year, from both the world of tennis and the world of celebrity. Celebrity watching
01:40at Wimbledon has become almost as important as the sport itself, so it's no surprise that
01:45Kate serves up some of her best looks while taking in the tennis from the stands.
01:49In 2017, the duchess stunned fans in a pretty white sundress with a delicate flower pattern
01:55decorating the hem, perfect for a sunny day at Wimbledon. According to Hello!, the dress
02:00was actually by designer Catherine Walker & Co. While it's unclear what the exact cost
02:05of the dress would have been, Quartz estimated that a Catherine Walker dress would cost at
02:10least $2,500. She paired the dress with a pair of Cassandra Goad gold earrings, which
02:16are reportedly worth around $2,200.
02:21While most royals don't often recycle their outfits, you can hardly blame Kate Middleton
02:25for reusing a few, including this stunning Alexander McQueen dress. After all, it cost
02:31her $10,605, according to Harper's Bazaar.
02:36Kate Middleton first wore this jaw-dropping, tiered, voluminous black and green floral
02:40gown to the BAFTA Awards in 2017. The dress featured a pattern of green and white floral
02:46bouquets that got larger as they went down the dress, creating a long, lean look on Kate.
02:52She then rewore the dress in 2019 to the Portrait Gala, reworking it with sported capped sleeves.
02:58Talk about some innovative clothing recycling.
03:01Kate Middleton made a decidedly smart fashion choice in Paris in 2017 by opting to wear
03:07an entire outfit comprised of pieces by the classic French designer Coco Chanel. She paired
03:13a multicolored tweed coat dress with a simple black calfskin leather belt and a small burgundy
03:18handbag to complete the French look. The handbag was priced at around $3,875, and the dress,
03:25according to Showbiz Cheat Sheet, was worth a jaw-dropping $10,891.
03:32Kate was also wearing some pretty pricey French jewelry for the occasion. According to Express,
03:38she wore a $1,963 Cartier necklace, along with her $6,263 Ballon Bleu de Cartier 18-carat
03:48gold watch. Altogether, this brings the outfit to a staggering $22,992. Talk about an expensive
03:57holiday outfit! While Kate's French girl outfit cost a hefty sum, she certainly succeeded
04:03in making an impression, with fashion critics and fans alike giving the outfit their seal
04:08of approval.
04:10For Remembrance Day in 2017, Kate Middleton dressed to impress in a classic, chic Dolce
04:16and Gabbana coat. Even though Kate was pregnant at the time, under the slimming black coat
04:21with gold buttons, it was impossible to tell. The coat retailed for $2,781.
04:28Apparently, Kate was also wearing a Philip Treacy hat that she had worn for two other
04:33ceremonies in 2006 and 2012. While we don't know the exact price of this hat, Philip Treacy
04:40hats seem to go on net-a-porter for between $1,293 and $2,587. At a price like that, it's
04:50no wonder the duchess has pulled out this hat multiple times.
04:54According to WhatKateWore, the outfit was completed with a pair of Cornelia James Beatrice
04:58gloves worth $92 and a pair of Oscar de la Renta gold sun-shaped earrings worth $175.
05:07Altogether, the outfit could easily come to around $5,500. And that's not even including
05:13the clothes she wore underneath the pricey coat.
05:16For her own wedding day, Kate Middleton certainly went all out when it came to her super-expensive
05:21dress. As it turns out, she spent a fair amount on her outfit for her sister's wedding as
05:26well.
05:27Pippa Middleton was married in 2017, and even though she wasn't an official bridesmaid at
05:32the event, Kate was praised for her stylish, pitch-perfect dress that didn't turn too many
05:36heads away from the bride. According to Vogue, Kate commissioned a dress from the same fashion
05:41house that created her famous wedding day dress, Alexander McQueen.
05:45The beautiful soft pink silky gown featured slight puffed sleeves, a flattering v-neck,
05:51and a sophisticated midi-length cut. As Vogue noted, the dress also featured quite a few
05:56Middleton fashion staples, including, quote,
05:59"...the peplum at the hip, tailored yet soft, and the figure-flattering drapey pleatwork."
06:06According to The Telegraph, she accessorized with a pair of Kiki McDonough earrings, and
06:11also donned a matching pink hat by Jane Taylor for the occasion. According to Harper's Bazaar,
06:16the outfit added up to about $14,014.
06:19For most of us, traveling across the Atlantic Ocean would mean throwing on our sweats, tossing
06:26our hair up into a messy bun, and grabbing a pair of very oversized sunglasses to hide
06:31the bags. Of course, for Kate Middleton, this isn't an option. When Kate traveled to Canada
06:36in 2016, she stepped off the plane looking like a million bucks, or at least like several
06:41thousand bucks.
06:43On her first day in Canada, the duchess reportedly wore a stunning royal blue dress, no pun intended,
06:49worth around $5,000 by Jenny Packham. The lovely, simple blue suit dress had a timeless
06:55classic feel, perfect for the formality of the occasion. Her matching blue hat, embellished
07:00with maple leaves as a gesture toward Canada's national tree, was by Sylvia Fletcher for
07:06Locke & Company, and cost around $4,000.
07:10She also wore Gianvito Rossi pumps worth $675, a maple leaf brooch, earrings by G. Collins
07:17& Sons worth $12,000, and an L.K. Bennett clutch worth $240.
07:23Altogether, this means Kate's plane outfit cost around $21,915.
07:30When it comes to fancy British outings, it doesn't get more iconic than Royal Ascot.
07:36Royal Ascot is what W Magazine called, quote, "...Kentucky Derby, but extra fancy."
07:41Basically, it's all about big, ridiculous hats, champagne flutes, and very expensive
07:46dresses. You may remember it from that legendary scene in My Fair Lady, when Audrey Hepburn
07:52debuts her posh accent in what may be the biggest hat ever.
07:56"...Good afternoon, Professor Higgins."
07:59Naturally, Kate Middleton tends to go the extra mile, just like Audrey, when it comes
08:04to dressing up for Royal Ascot. In 2018, the duchess chose an ultra-elegant white lace
08:10dress by Dolce & Gabbana worth around $3,121, according to Hello! magazine. She also donned
08:17a matching white lace fascinator, sparkly drop earrings, and a stylish beige clutch.
08:23Overall, the sophisticated, romantic look struck the perfect tone for Britain's fanciest
08:28summertime horse race.
08:30It's no secret that the Brits love a garden party. To celebrate the queen's 90th birthday,
08:35Kate Middleton and Prince William attended a garden party in Berlin in 2017. For the
08:40special occasion, Kate chose to wear a bold red maxi dress by one of her favorite designers,
08:46Alexander McQueen. The beautiful, floaty dress featured a cinched waist and romantic
08:51off-the-shoulder sleeves. She wore the dress with a pair of Prada heels.
08:55According to the Daily Mail, the stunning dress cost around $2,678. The dress was definitely
09:01a hit amongst Royal fans and fashion enthusiasts alike. Elle even said,
09:06"...it topped our list of best Bardot dresses this summer."
09:10And we have to agree. With its soft chiffon details, its flattering pleated effect, and
09:15its feminine lines, this head-turning dress is simply to die for. It's easy to imagine
09:20that all eyes would have been on the duchess in red at this garden party.
09:26As a member of the royal family, Kate Middleton has done some pretty odd public appearances
09:30in her day. In one of the strangest engagements, the duchess ended up behind the bar of a local
09:35Irish pub, pouring pints. Unlike most bartenders, Kate was dressed to the nines for the occasion.
09:41This spot of bartending actually occurred during a party at the Empire Music Hall in
09:46Belfast, so it's no wonder Kate and her husband, Prince William, were so dressed up.
09:51Kate wore a stunning wrap V-neck dress with a cinched waistline in a sparkly sheer light
09:57teal fabric. The dress was designed by Missoni and reportedly cost around $2,115.
10:04To complete the outfit, the duchess chose a pair of elegant nude heels by Gianvito Rossi,
10:10worth $670, and a mulberry clutch bag worth $730. In total, that brings the outfit to
10:17a staggering $3,515. We have to admit, that's probably the most expensive outfit to ever
10:24travel behind a sticky local pub bar.
10:27In one of Kate Middleton's most famous fashion moments, the Duchess of Cambridge actually
10:32wore a designer top back to front on an outing to visit the Henry Fawcett Children's Center
10:37in London.
10:38This isn't just about happy, healthy children. This is about the society I hope we could
10:44and can become."
10:46She wore the long-sleeved, purple Gucci blouse backward to show off the beautiful bow at
10:51the neck and the buttons. She then paired it with a pair of dark-flared trousers from
10:56the more affordable high street brand, Jigsaw. The top alone was worth $1,300, pretty pricey
11:02for a casual look if you ask us.
11:04Kate's choice to spin the top around garnered plenty of media attention. Harper's Bazaar
11:09noted that it was unclear whether the duchess had worn the shirt backward intentionally,
11:13but said that, quote, she looked smashing either way. We totally agree. Good on Kate
11:19for breaking a few fashion rules.
11:22It seems that Kate Middleton always goes big when it comes to traveling days. On her way
11:26home from Canada in 2016, the duchess made sure she was looking her absolute best for
11:31all those pictures of her and her family waving goodbye as they stepped aboard the plane.
11:37According to Elle, the Catherine Walker cream coat she chose for the occasion cost a cool
11:41$4,000. In fact, Kate seemed to like the simple cream number so much that she pulled it out
11:47for a second outing in 2019.
11:50According to Insider, the duchess picked the lovely coat for a surprise visit to a military
11:55concert. Even though Kate re-wore the coat, she updated the look by tying her hair back
12:00into a chic low bun and wearing a pair of striking pearl earrings. Apparently, they
12:04actually cost more than the coat. Express noted the earrings were worth around $5,164.
12:10For special occasions, Kate Middleton often pulls out all the stops and shows up to official
12:18events looking her absolute best. St. Patrick's Day in 2019 was no different.
12:24The duchess paid homage to the Irish with an all-green outfit that was apparently fairly
12:30As reported by Insider, Kate wore a beautiful fitted dark green coat worth around $3,976.
12:38According to the Daily Mail, the coat was designed by one of Kate's favorites, Alexander
12:42McQueen. Apparently, she'd already been spotted wearing the designer that same week. She paired
12:47it with a pair of simple black Gianvito Rossi worth $659. That brings her outfit to well
12:54over $4,500.
12:57The Daily Mail commented on the military-inspired look of the McQueen coat, and we have to say,
13:02the coat's fit and color really were perfect for the military occasion.