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Maggie S's avatar

I always loved the hat and liked the coat with it. I’m not a fan of the black tights and shoes.

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Valerie's avatar

I loved the hat!

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Charlene Meek's avatar

I miss the shorter skirts. She definitely has the legs.

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Julie's avatar

The green amethyst earrings played well off the color of the hat. At the time I was so taken with the hat and earrings I did not notice the color difference of the coat. Looking now it is quite noticeable. Catherine looked fabulous, and happy, regardless. It will be so nice to see her again when her health allows.

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Annie M's avatar

This outfit is one of my all time favorites of Kate's! The hat is also a fave. So, so pretty. She looks beautiful in burgundy and I remember being so happy to see her on her first Christmas walk with the Royal family! Time has flown by!!

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Adrienne Friederich's avatar

I love her hat, also agree with you about the coat. The coat and hat just don’t mesh. This was in 2011. She certainly has upped her look.

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Elizabeth Davies's avatar

The coat was a bit tight, pulling the hidden button placket apart. I also really loved the hat though and liked her overall look at the time.

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Anne B's avatar

I think the look was very Early Kate. Everyone evolves and she certainly has. She looked lovely.

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Michelle Walker's avatar

I adored her in this in 2011 and still do. It seemed very sophisticated for her at the time. The black tights are not my favorite with this outfit, but she looked amazing in my book❤️

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Debra's avatar

I don't think I saw this look at the time so I'm seeing it fresh. The hat is stunning. I think it's now become maybe my favorite royal hat ever. I'd love to see her wear it again. The coat isn't bad but the fit and color are off and that's surprising. She certainly wouldn't make that mistake now. Still, she's just so darn pretty that she can't help but look good. It's always fun to be reminded that she used to wear quite short skirts. She does have amazing legs.

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Melanie's avatar

I loved the color on her, so flattering! Jewel tones really suit her, I always like her Christmas outfits more than her Easter outfits which tend to be more pastel. Her hairstyle worked well with the hat and I also liked the clean lines of the coat’s neckline.

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