The Princess of Wales had an amazing year in 2023 — the brunette beauty launched her Shaping Us campaign to great fanfare, attended King Charles’ coronation in a stunning series of regal outfits and continued her commitment to community charity work.
Still, royal watchers were most intrigued and interested in Kate’s stunning sartorial moments over the past 12 months. Here’s a compilation of her most glamorous and glitzy gowns and outstanding outfits from this past year.
Here are 10 of Kate Middleton’s Best Style Moments in 2023:
1. Red Hot Mama (May 2023)
The princess was style goals in a stunning scarlet suit for King Charles’ Coronation Concert. Showing off her power suit prowess, the royal was radiant in an Alexander McQueen jacket in the shade Welsh red (a secret shoutout to her newly acquired Wales title) along with her Van Cleef Mother of Pearl clover necklace.
2. Peplum Powerhouse (March 2023)
Circling back to one her favorite silhouettes, Kate looked elegant in Erdem for Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in March 2023. The mom of three wowed in a distinctive floral-jacquard jacket with a layered peplum hem and a matching flouncy pencil skirt with a fishtail flare. Shop the Jacket HERE
3. Swan Sensation (February 2023)
Wearing an upcycled gown, Kate validated her eco-credentials when she reworked a one-shoulder McQueen gown into a new look for the BAFTA red carpet in February 2023. Accenting the Swan Lake ensemble, the brunette donned budget friendly Zara cascading floral earrings and Cornelia James Melissa black opera gloves. Shop the gloves HERE
4. Sheath Superstar (May 2023)
Proving she always looks magnificent in a slim fitting sheath, Kate wore a white bodycon Jenny Packham dress for a walkabout on the Mall during a celebratory Coronation outing. The princess showed off her fit frame in the streamlined sheath and bow adorned Aquazzura heels.
5. Wedding Guest Glam (June 2023)
At the wedding reception for Crown Prince Hussein, Kate pulled off her Barbie best in a stunning pale pink sequin gown by Jenny Packham; the evening gown was adorned with crystal embellishments on the bodice and waist. And for extra princess drama, Kate wore the Lover’s Knot Tiara.
6. Green Queen (June 2023)
Looking statuesque and stately, the Princess of Wales cut a formidable figure in an elegant emerald coat from Singaporean designer Andrew Gn for Trooping the Colour 2023. Kate’s bespoke green embellished midi coat features whimsical ornate buttons and a delicate satin contrasting trim.
7. Scarlet Fever (June 2023)
For Royal Ascot 2023, the princess looked regal and resplendent in an all red mono ensemble. For the occasion, she wore a custom Alexander McQueen dress with a V-neckline, puffed sleeves and a flowing midi skirt.
8. Co-Ord Chic (October 2023)
Proving the vanilla girl trend isn’t just for TikTok users and Instagram influencers, Kate was a beige beauty in this co-ord sweater set from Sezane for a university visit in the fall of 2023. Looking impeccably groomed in her minimalist ensemble, the mom of three was a masterclass in professional daywear.
9. Haute for the Holidays (November 2023)
Though Princess Kate’s Needle & Thread ‘Alicia’ evening gown (worn for King Charles’ 75th birthday bash) was not seen by the public — the glamorous glossy green gown was a bona fide sartorial sensation. Royal fans couldn’t get enough of the car snaps of Kate clad in one of her most dazzling dresses to date. Shop the look HERE
10. Teal Appeal (November 2023)
Call her Catherine the Cape Crusader! The princess looked polished and poised in a Safiyaa Destiny Long Dress in Poseidon for the annual Royal Variety Performance at Royal Albert Hall. Kate’s floor-length crystal trimmed dress made royal fans do some serious swooning. Shop the look HERE
Honorable Mention:
Catherine Walker (March 2023)
The princess looked sophisticated in a structured Catherine Walker teal blue military inspired coat for the Irish Guards St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hampshire, England in March 2023. The statement coat was perfectly tailored and event appropriate.
Honorable Mention:
Jenny Packham (May 2023)
This striking blue couture gown was a royal fan favorite — the one-shoulder silhouette and gathered pleat detail made this airy chiffon dress a standout.
