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    Kate Middleton's best ever high street looks (and where to buy them)

    Your complete guide to the Duchess' fave affordable brands

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    Published 22 June 2018 In Buying Guides

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    Your complete guide to the Duchess' fave affordable brands

    Kate Middleton is know for mixing high street brands with designer items, thus nailing that hi-low fashion most of us can only dream of (note the £40 Zara dress she wore to the polo, and the elegant Royal wedding McQueen dress that she definitely didn't recycle).

    But while we've already brought to you the complete guide of the Duchess of Cambridge's favourite fashion brands, it was more about the pricier end of her wardrobe, which includes the likes of Jenny Packham and Erdem.

    So we thought it was about time we did a little rundown of Kate's best high street looks, and where to buy the exact same item, or near enough.

    Kate Middleton wearing Zara

    The Duchess is a huge fan of the Spanish high street chain, having recently worn not one, but two £40 dresses at Royal events. She's previously worn statement jewellery and jackets from Zara too

    Shop now: STRIPED OFF-THE-SHOULDER DRESS for £39.99 from Zara

    Kate Middleton wears Roland Mouret to the 'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' premiere

    Kate Middleton wears a Zara necklace with a Roland Mouret dress to the 'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' premiere

    Kate Middleton wearing L.K.Bennett

    Kate has single-handedly boosted nude court sales everywhere, thanks to her love for the style by L.K.Bennett, which she has worn at countless events. She'll often turn to the brand for smart day dresses and tailored coats too.

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    Kate Middleton wearing an L.K.Bennett coat in Dec 2017 (Photo: Rex)

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    Kate Middleton wearing L.K.Bennett nude pumps in 2011 (photo: Rex)

    Shop now: SLEDGE TRENCH PATENT LEATHER PLATFORM COURTS for £195 from RETAILER

    Kate Middleton wearing Hobbs

    During her pregnancy with Prince Louis, Kate wore a smart navy coat by Hobbs, which serves up other timeless classics like the green skirt suit the Duchess wore the year before.

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    Photo: Rex

    Photo: Rex

    Shop now: Kira Jacket for £84 from Hobbs

    Kate Middleton wearing Boden

    Kate made headlines back in January 2018, when she wore the most vibrant red coat, courtesy of British brand Boden. It's actually still available in a couple of sizes, and has been reduced in the sale.

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    Photo: Rex

    Shop now: Lena coat for £132 from Boden

    Kate Middleton wearing GAP

    When she's in need of something a little more casual, like a parka jacket or trousers, the Duchess likes to shop at GAP. She wore these printed skinny trousers in 2016, and here's the brand's version for this season.

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    Shop now: Gingham Skinny Ankle Pants for £30.99 from GAP

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    Kate Middleton wearing Reiss

    Reiss is known for paired-back, tailored dresses, and so is an obvious choice for Kate when it comes to official functions that don't quite require the traditional ballgown. She famously wore this nude dress to meet the Obamas after coming back from her honeymoon.

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    Photo: Rex

    Shop now: SELIKA ONE-SHOULDER COCKTAIL DRESS for £90 from Reiss

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    Kate Middleton wearing Topshop

    Kate first publicly wore Topshop during her first pregnancy in 2013, a black and white polka dot dress which sold out instantly. The same thing happened when she wore a boho dress while on tour in India in 2016. Luckily, polka dots are back in season, and you can buy this similar style from Topshop.

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    kate middleton high street brands

    Photo: Rex

    Shop now: Shirred Strappy Midi Dress for £29 from Topshop

    Kate Middleton wearing Goat

    Kate absolutely loves a smart Goat coat, and actually owns a similar style in every colour, including cream, black, navy and red (and that's the ones we've spotted). Clearly an investment piece.

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    Photo: Rex

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    Photo: Rex

    Shop now: Goat Redgrave coat for £600 from Farfetch

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    Kate Middleton wearing Superga

    For those rare times Kate Middleton does require a trainer, she's often spotted wearing her trusty Superga shoes, which were actually a favourite of Diana's too.

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    Photo: Rex

    Shop now: Superga 27150 for £60 from ASOS

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