Royals Never Wear This Color, But Kate Middleton Does It Anyway

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The royal family must adhere to strict guidelines when it comes to fashion, but Kate Middleton doesn’t allow these rules to hold back her fashionable sense of style. Although the Windsors typically avoid wearing black (except for when they’re mourning at funerals), Catherine, Princess of Wales, breaks the rule and often wears the ultra-chic color without holding back. 

You might be surprised to learn that she also doesn’t stick to wearing black only for evening wear, as many traditionally do. It started in 2013 when she rocked a floor-sweeping Jenny Packham gown. She wore the sophisticated look to the 100 Women in Hedge Funds Gala Dinner in Aid of Action on Addiction. Fun fact: the dress was actually a very dark navy that looked black in photographs. 

However, Middleton hasn’t shied away from all-black daytime looks – when announcing the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year award winner, she wore a striking Alexander McQueen suit with major boss babe vibes. 

She also wore an embellished black sequin cardigan from London-based brand Self-Portrait at the “Together at Christmas” carol concert on December 15, 2022. The look was perfectly festive and ideal for the televised concert that the Royal Foundation organized.

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