If there’s one person in this world that we can safely take style cues from for any and every occasion, Kate Middleton is our go-to gal.
The stylish royal has been known to ace a dress-code on multiple occasions, and it goes without saying that she can spark an entire movement in fashion with just one outfit.
And her latest outfits have been case in point. As the British summer of 2019 kicks on, Kate’s achieved what can only be described as a slam-dunk in the fashion stakes, stepping out in drool-worthy summery dress after drool-worthy summery dress.
And while us folk Down Under might have a little while to go until we reach the kind of temperatures that warrant wearing our best summer attire, there’s nothing like a little bit of inspiration coming straight from the Duchess of Cambridge herself.
To revel, relive and, quite simply devour the perfection that is Kate’s wardrobe, we’ve rounded up her very best summer dress moments.
Get the Pimms ready and start scrolling, because where these glorious designs are concerned, it’s summertime everywhere.
WATCH: Kate Middleton’s most fashion-forward moments. Gallery begins after video…
Let’s start right back at the beginning when Kate was spotted at the polo in 2006 wearing this gorgeous halterneck polka dot dress. Lucky for us, this level of chic from the soon-to-be-Duchess was only a sign of things to come.
Shortly after her royal wedding to Prince William in 2011, Kate attended Wimbledon in this stunning white Temperley London dress – very tennis appropriate!
The cameras managed to get a snap of the dress in full from behind – love the tennis-esque layers!
Paring it with a simple gold chain bracelet, we’ll safely say Kate took out the game, set and match in this ensemble.
Proving her travel attire is just as good as her tennis attire, Kate’s buttercup yellow Jenny Packham dress worn at Calgary Airport in 2011 was the image of perfection.
The newlyweds were a sight for sore eyes!
You can’t have a royal visit to Australia without wearing something summery, and this Alexander McQueen ensemble worn by Kate in 2014 ticked all the boxes.
As she stepped out following the birth of daughter Princess Charlotte, Kate’s printed Jenny Packham dress complimented her post-baby glow.
In 2016, Kate wore this gorgeous Kate Spade creation for World Mental Health Day. We love to see Kate in pink and purple tones, and this occasion provided the ultimate thrill.
That same year, Kate’s printed Alexander McQueen dress worn at Wimbledon was all kinds of classy.
And we cannot get enough of this Anita Dongre dress she wore while playing cricket during her 2016 tour of India. And we have to give her props for tackling the sport in heels!
In 2017, Kate wore a beautiful Prada dress featuring a stunning floral print and pussy bow while visiting the Princess Diana Memorial Garden. One word: Stunning.
Months apart, the Duchess opted for another green printed dress at the Chelsea Flower Show. Designed by Rochas, the classic silhouette was a timeless style.
Attending a birthday party for the Queen that same year, Kate brought a pop of colour to her surroundings in this off-shoulder Alexander McQueen frock. We can’t get enough of the ruched detailing!
Continuing her streak in all things bright and beautiful, the following year Kate was a vision in this zesty yellow Dolce & Gabbana number for Wimbledon.
It might have been 12 years on from that aforementioned red polka-dot print dress moment, but Kate’s summery Zara dress worn to a charity polo match in 2018 proved her impeccable sense of style hasn’t changed a bit.
If only Zara could re-cut another line of this gorgeous floaty dress…
In 2019, Kate wowed us yet again in another floral number for the Chelsea Flower Show. Funnily enough, the chic Erdem design has proven to be so popular in royal circles that no less than two other royals have been spotted wearing the exact same dress!
In June, the Duchess wore this stunning Ridley London summer dress with her go-to espadrille wedge heels, and we didn’t hesitate to try to replicate this look pronto.
Weeks later, Kates had yet another golden summer moment when she wore this beautiful Sandro Paris dress featuring a trendy geometric print to Hampton Court. She’s the summery gift that never stops giving!
We’ll just be over here pinning this picture to our summer inspiration mood boards.
Proving once again that she’s an ace in fashion, Kate’s white shirt dress worn at Wimbledon was, to put it frankly, absolute heaven.
And in another recent fashion moment, Kate’s pink Stella McCartney number paired with rouge-toned shoes and hat was the definition of wonderful. Long may her golden summer dress streak continue!
Garden Wisley visit
In September, the Duchess made the most of the lingering English summer by wearing this glorious Emilia Wickstead blue printed dress. There’s no denying every eye in the general vicinity was drawn to the Duchess as she stepped out at the RHS Garden Wisley. The event marked the opening of the Back to Nature garden, which was inspired by Kate’s own Chelsea Flower Show garden design.
