Kate Middleton’s Most Expensive Outfits, Ranked

Back in April 2020 Kate joined her family outside to applaud the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS). She was wearing a Ghost blue floral gown which cost $163, according to the Daily Mail. The newspaper added that the garment swiftly went out of stock, as consumer demand rose by more than 120 percent.

Kate and Prince William used Zoom to get in touch with some charity workers in May 2020. But fans couldn’t help but take note of the beautiful top she was wearing throughout that conversation — a white cardigan out of Sandro. If you're wanting to bag the look, then be warned — it's got a pretty hefty price tag for a cardi. The U.K. retailer is selling them for almost $195.

A lot of eyes were on Kate when she made her first public outing in June 2020 after several months inside. She was snapped at a gardening store in the English county of Norfolk rocking a blue shirt and dark jeans. But it was the duchess’ Fjällräven gilet that garnered the most attention on that occasion. The item costs $220, according to the Daily Mail.

Kate opted to dress in a chic all-black outfit during her 2017 visit to a Jaguar Land Rover factory in Birmingham, England. And yet it was her boots that were the center of attention that day. The Stir by CafeMom had the shoes priced at $435, and they certainly helped round off her look.

Most people don’t usually dress up when they head to the train station. However, Kate is certainly an exception to that. Back in 2017 she followed William and Prince Harry to London’s Paddington Station for a charity function. The royal was decked out in an eye-catching pink dress from seamstress Orla Kiely, which the aforementioned website valued at $465.

Kate went for a more relaxed look to help mark her opening royal commitment in 2019. The duchess rocked a tweed Dubarry coat alongside a pair of dark pants while venturing around King Henry’s Walk Garden in London, England. Fans hoping to re-create the country-chic look would be looking at a $599 price tag, according to the Insider website.

Kate’s silk gown caused somewhat of a frenzy after the duchess wore it during a special online appearance on This Morning in May 2020. The yellow gown was from the Raey clothing company – prompting fans to rush onto its website. It was so popular, in fact, the Daily Mail reported that interest in the $624 outfit rose by nearly 200 percent during that time.

Kate joined several other famous faces to offer her support as Mental Health Awareness Week rolled around in May 2020. But it was the duchess’ fashion selection that would go on to hit the headlines once again. She wore a rose print gown in her video, and it led the garment to go out of stock at Beulah within a day, according to a U.K. newspaper. Interested in rocking the roses yourself? Well, the publication valued the dress at $693.

If you’ve ever tried styling out a blazer, then you’ll already know they aren’t always the easiest item of clothing to pull off. But Kate had no such problems in October 2018. She was papped in a Smyth jacket during a visit to the Basildon Sporting Village in Essex, England. Insider estimated that the gray garment cost the royal a cool $795.

Kate surely has a whole host of kicky jackets in her wardrobe at home, but she’s become well-known for recycling her outfits. And the duchess’ choice to wear her red military coat on several different occasions is a perfect example of one of her eco-conscious style decisions. Not one to let the environment outshine her signature style, though, the flattering jacket showcases gold buttons on the midriff and both sleeves. If the military look is your thing, The Stir pegged the item at $1,020.

Kate decided to wear a blue lace gown from Temperley London to mark World Mental Health Day in October 2017. And this beautiful outfit was estimated by the aforementioned publication to cost $1,095. But the event was significant for another reason, too; it coincided with the news that she and William were having a third child together. Sentimental and stylish — sheer perfection.

Kate kicked off the 2018 festive season with a bang after attending a Kensington Palace Christmas get-together in serious style. Using subtle pops of color as a nod to the season, the duchess rocked a red plaid skirt from designer Emilia Wickstead alongside a dark Brora top and black boots. According to Insider, that eye-catching skirt would have cost the royal $1,112.

Back in April 2017, Kate arrived at the new Global Academy education facility in Hayes, England. And what an entrance it was — she rocked up in an eye-popping red Armani suit. The sleek style made sure she stood out from the crowd and cemented her place as a style icon even further. And as per Elle magazine, that particular outfit was worth $1,198.

In 2019 Kate traveled to the Henry Fawcett Children’s Center wearing a stunning purple Gucci blouse. But people quickly realized that the duchess had thrown the rule book out of the window when it came to this particular look. And that's because she chose to wear the silky shirt back to front. Backwards or not, the shirt — which cost $1,300, according to The Richest — still looked great on her.

Wimbledon is one of the most important events of the entire tennis season. However, it could be argued that Kate stole the show at the 2017 tournament. She decided to wear a white outfit decked in floral patterns that year – standing out from the crowd. The Stir reported that the Catherine Walker design was priced at $1,338.

In the summer of 2017 Kate went to a royal engagement in Hamburg, Germany. She was snapped in yet another Emilia Wickstead design, but this one was a little more understated than the Wimbledon floral get-up. The duchess sported a wool dress with panel details in a perfect pastel hue. The look was valued by the AmoMama website at $1,400.

On the same trip to Germany, Kate also ventured through the town of Heidelberg and dropped in at the German Cancer Research Institute. Though she decided to wear a stunning yellow sundress from designer Jenny Packham on this occasion. Unfortunately for fans of the look, this one is personalized. The sunny showstopper was priced at $1,424, according to The Stir.

Kate dusted off an old item from her wardrobe to help celebrate International Nurses’ Day in May 2020. And it certainly gained plenty of attention from her fans. As usual, when the duchess dons a look that’s similar to high-street styles, people scrambled to find similar polka-dot garments wherever they could. Kate’s particular dress wasn’t the most affordable option out there, though. The Daily Mail estimated that the blue dress cost $1,638.

Even with a baby on board, Kate still managed to make this ensemble look effortless. The duchess was heavily pregnant with Prince George when the Queen’s yearly garden celebration rolled around in 2013. But that didn’t stop her from attending the prestigious event and rocking a beautiful yellow dress by Emilia Wickstead. The Richest website reported that the outfit set her back by $1,700.

In March 2019 Kate proved that she can still look incredibly glamorous whatever the weather. The duchess visited the English city of Blackpool on an especially miserable day that month, but her fashion sense lit up proceedings. She wore a Michael Kors peacock print dress and a green jacket, while carrying a bag from Manu Atelier. All together, Insider valued the full look at $2,065.

Kate seems to love her polka-dot designs, but this little number is slightly darker than other ones she has been seen in to date. The duchess decided to wear the outfit on a May 2019 trip to Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes, England. Overall, the Alessandra Rich design was priced at $2,300 by The Stir.

Kate sported an eye-popping plaid dress during a visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London back in October 2018. And she placed a dark-red belt around her midriff to round off the look. The outfit was designed by Erdem Moralioglu, and The Stir valued it at about $2,400.

Mixing classic French colors with a touch of '60s mod, Kate pulled yet another sophisticated look out of the bag. The unique-looking Gucci dress surely turned heads with its subtle black-and-white pattern during another visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum in June 2017. This particular dress was said to be priced at a cool $2,400.

In February 2019 William and Kate found themselves inside a pub in Belfast, Northern Ireland. While there, the duchess sported a sparkly green outfit and arguably became the most glamorous barmaid in history. Although the gown cost $2,480 on the Net-A-Porter website, it was reportedly out of stock in a flash when the pictures emerged.

Kate wore another beautiful outfit to commemorate a special moment during her trip to Germany in 2017. She and William celebrated the Queen’s 91st birthday in Berlin, with the former sporting a flowing red dress by Alexander McQueen. The Stir reported that this dazzling red number was worth roughly $3,000.

For Kate, being heavily pregnant doesn’t mean the fashion stakes can be lowered. The duchess managed to attend a big function in February 2018 whilst pregnant with Prince Louis at the time, and she looked just as chic as ever. The Commonwealth Fashion Exchange Reception was held at Buckingham Palace. And while there, the duchess sported a $3,000 floral lace gown from Erdem Moralioglu.

Royal Ascot is one of the highlights of the British sporting calendar, but Kate managed to steal the show in 2019. On that occasion, she elected to wear a light-blue gown by designer Elie Saab with a matching hat. The picture-perfect powder-blue dress was valued at $3,100, according to The Stir.

Looking glamorous in green, Kate opted for a suitable outfit to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day in 2019. The duchess rocked a dark-green jacket from Alexander McQueen alongside a Lock & Co. Hatters hat and a pair of black gloves. As per The Richest, the coat alone would have cost around $4,000.

Royal Ascot is a place to see and be seen, and Kate didn't disappoint. The duchess pulled off an incredible showing at the iconic horse racing event back in 2017. She sported a jaw-dropping lace garment – standing out from the crowd once more. And this beautiful number set the duchess back over $4,000, according to The Stir.

Back in June 2011 Kate decided to wear a skin-colored dress by Jenny Packham at an event in London. Then, some five years later she slipped it on again for a charity function in Norfolk. ET estimated that this gorgeous item cost in the region of $4,500.

Most years, the Queen pops by to view the various arrangements at the Chelsea Flower Show. And in 2019, she was accompanied by both William and Kate. The duchess wowed in a relaxed floral print gown by Erdem Moralioglu, which The Stir valued at about $4,800. Surely the florals were a calculated decision given the event? She really is a style icon.

In 2016 Kate traveled to Canada for a royal engagement and was seen in the same light-pink Catherine Walker jacket throughout the trip. After that, the Duchess pulled it out again in London some three years later – highlighting her love for the garment. The Richest reported that it was worth $4,950.

Kate rocked a $5,000 Alexander McQueen outfit in 2016 after touching down in Vancouver, Canada. And it’s believed that the royal was paying her own tribute to the Great White North due to the dress’ white and red colors. A nod or not, she pulled off yet another perfect look with the complimentary colors and pops of red.

Evening gowns demand a certain level of confidence to pull off. However, Kate certainly looked the part in March 2017. She turned up at a function in spectacular fashion alongside her husband William in Paris, France. The Jenny Packham dress had a sky-blue shade to it, while The Stir reported that the piece cost around $5,000.

Naturally, Kate owns a fair share of jackets and coats. But it could be argued that this outfit by Emilia Wickstead is one of her best. The royal sported the powder-blue garment and a pair of earrings on a trip to Luxembourg in May 2017. And it cost Kate $6,022, according to Elle magazine.

Sometimes it’s best to go for something simple when you are trying to find the right outfit. Kate certainly did that in March 2017 during her trip with William in Paris. The duchess slipped on an elegant black dress by Alexander McQueen and looked flawless in it. Elle valued the piece at roughly $6,211.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs) ceremony is one of the biggest nights of the film award season. And Kate stole the show once more at the 2017 event as she was decked out in a gorgeous black outfit from Alexander McQueen. The garment included an eye-popping pattern and was worth $10,605, according to The Richest.

Kate took on the maid of honor role for her sister Pippa’s wedding in 2017. The duchess decided to go back to Alexander McQueen for her gown – opting for a beautiful pink-colored effort in the end. The dress, earrings and headwear came in at $14,000, The Richest reported.

Kate rocked yet another stunning outfit over the course of her 2017 stay in Paris. She wore a tweed Chanel gown coupled with a belt and handbag by the same brand. The royal also picked out some ornaments from Cartier, too. This meant the whole outfit came to be valued at a whopping $17,277!

In April 2011 Kate and William tied the knot in a ceremony watched around the world. But of course, all eyes were on the bride’s wedding dress, which again came from Alexander McQueen. And the Sarah Burton design had an estimated value of $434,000, as reported by various sources.