Duchess Catherine has appeared on best dressed lists for years, and it seems there’s no bounds to her effortless style – even when she’s thrown some serious curve balls.
As the COVID-19 pandemic sent the world into various states of lockdown, the royal has had to adapt to the new (and very relatable) norm of working from home.
Unsurprisingly, she took it like a pro, appearing in multiple video calls with the grace and ease that we, who all-too-often end up hopping on our own calls in various states of dishevelment, can only aspire to.
And we don’t say that lightly.
Catherine is a fashion force to be reckoned with at the best of times, so when the time came for her to step things up a notch (especially when the availability of multiple camera angles to capture every last detail of her heavenly ensembles virtually crashed and burned), she was up to the task.
In the weeks since the world went into lockdown, we’ve seen an array of dressed up and down looks from the Duchess that give us all kinds of working from home inspiration.
Not only this, but she’s single-handedly proved there is a case for getting a little fancy for those morning Zoom calls.
To give you the ultimate style mood board as we continue to work from home, we’ve put together Kate’s various on-screen outfits that have sent us on an online shopping spree.
Keep scrolling for peak home wardrobe inspiration.
Bingo
In an unexpected video released in May, Kate and husband Prince William surprised residents of a care home with a game of bingo. We weren’t quite sure what we found more captivating, the game itself, or the Duchess’ glorious L.K. Bennet dress.
Sandro
In celebration of one year since they launched mental health text service Give Us A Shout, Kate and Wills shared a sweet video call with volunteers involved in the charity. Her scallop neck Sandro pullover was the perfect chic addition.
Beulah London
For Mental Health Awareness Week, Kate took part in a special radio broadcast from her home in this gorgeous red collared creation by Beulah London.
Raey
Launching her special new initiative Hold Still, the Duchess dialled into British breakfast program This Morning in a gorgeous Raey dress that turned heads for obvious reasons. So chic!
Kate Middleton shares a funny anecdote about home schooling Prince George and Princess Charlotte from lockdown
For VE Day, Kate and Wills chatted to war veterans via a video call, with the Duchess opting for this bright cardinal red L.K.Bennett dress. Guess that’s one way to stand out in a Zoom call.
Altuzarra
On International Nurses Day, Kate surprised a bunch of nurses around the world with video calls to showcase the incredible work they are doing, particularly amid the pandemic. And if the heartwarming clip wasn’t enough to captivate you, her blue polka-dot Altuzarra dress certainly was.
The British Royals join forces to celebrate International Nurses Day with a series of video calls
Tabitha Webb
Kate surprised two new parents to shine a light on UK Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week in this beautiful blue Tabitha Webb zig zag jumper.
Boden
In a second clip, the Duchess is seen in this beautiful printed Boden creation, which was revealed to be a wrap dress.
Zara 2
Seriously, she was glowing in this look.
Zara orange jumper
And then came perhaps our favourite WFH look of all – Kate’s orange Zara jumper, worth a mere AUD $58 and oh-so-chic. She wore the standout look for a sweet video call to school children whose parents were working on the frontline over Easter.
Kate Middleton and Prince William surprise a UK school with a video call amid the coronavirus pandemic
Breton
In a rare interview with BBC Breakfast, Duchess Catherine opted for a slightly more casual ensemble (perhaps the early start gave rise for something less refined?). The Breton striped jumper retails for AUD $600.
Kate Middleton and Prince William speak to BBC breakfast from their country home in Norfolk
