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    Kate Middleton steals style crown with iconic dresses

    Kate Middleton has had some stunning dresses in her time - from Jenny Packham to that Issa engagement number

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    Published 25 May 2012 In News

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    Kate Middleton has had some stunning dresses in her time - from Jenny Packham to that Issa engagement number

    Kate Middleton's had some stunning dresses in her time - from her jaw-dropping jade green Jenny Packham gown, to that Issa engagement number.

    But which of Kate's dresses made her most iconic look?

    SEE KATE MIDDLETON'S MOST ICONIC DRESSES HERE!

    Kate Middleton first set fashion pulses racing when she arrived for the official royal engagement call in that blue Issa dress, which sold out around the county in hours.

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    Next the Duchess of Cambridge wowed with her high street prowess, wearing a £175 Reiss dress to meet the Obamas, which promptly crashed the high street store's website, as fashion fans clamoured to get their hands on a slice ofKate's style.

    This year, Kate's set about dazzling us with her high octane glamour, trotting out a series of stunning gowns from Alexander McQueen, Jenny Packham, and Roland Mouret, showing off her growing confidence with her new adventurous style.

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    In fact, earlier this week royal insiders spilled the beans on Kate's glamorous wardrobe makeover, revealing she's been transforming her style with an array of daring dresses.

    'High-level glamour is becoming more of the norm for Katedue to her role,' Kate Middleton's stylist pal Nikki Pennie, revealed to American magazine People.

    'She is becoming more playful, putting her hair in gorgeous updos to complement certain dresses. She is clearly enjoying the process and becoming more confident.'

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    According to sources, Kate has masterminded her fashion transformation single handedly, shopping for all her own clothes (she was spied browsing the rails in French Connection in London last week), without the help of a stylist or any free designer goodies.

    And as always, she looks gorgeous.

    What do you think is Kate Middleton's most gorgeous gown? See her best dresses here and let us know in the comments box below…

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