Kate Middleton's Polka Dot Looks in Photos

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There’s always something we expect from Kate Middleton: she’ll always arrive in something chic. No matter the day or event, Kate knows how to dress for the occasion. We’ve seen her rock every color of the rainbow, rewear some of her most beloved styles, and more. But there’s one pattern we’ve noticed she loves more than any other: polka dots!

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a ceremonial welcome for The President and the First Lady of the Republic of Korea at Horse Guards Parade on November 21, 2023 in London, England.

Much like her late mother-in-law Princess Diana, Kate has a true penchant for the fun pattern. Remember when Zooey Deschanel said in New Girl: “I brake for birds. I rock a lot of polka dots. I have touched glitter in the last 24 hours… but that doesn’t mean I’m not smart and tough and strong?” We feel like Kate adores this quote as much as she loves her polka-dotted clothes.

Polka dots are such a fun pattern, and they can work with nearly every occasion. You can rock it in any color, with big dots or tiny dots, and literally, all eyes will be on you. It’s such a playful and flirty pattern, and when Kate rocks it, she knows how to make it the chic must-have of the season.

Most recently, she rewore her blue polka-dotted ensemble from Wimbledon 2022 to her June 27 visit to Southampton, and made the internet go wild once again.

So if you’re looking to stock up on some polka-dots this summer, then maybe you should check out which polka-dot threads the Princess of Wales has worn time and time again.

Check out every single piece of polka-dot clothing Kate has worn over the years below:

Order Of The Garter Service (2023)
For the Order Of The Garter Service on June 19, 2023, Kate channeled Princess Diana in this monochromatic Alessandra Rich dress.
Wimbledon (2022)
For one of the last days of Wimbledon 2022 (and a recent trip to Southampton in June 2023) Kate Middleton rewore a navy dress by Alessandra Rich (and paired it both times with her go-to Alessandra Rich Fab Slingback Pumps)!
Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (2022)
Back on March 29, 2022, Kate donned this black and white polka-dotted pleated dress from (you guessed it) Alessandra Rich for the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh!
Royal Ascot (2022)
For the 2022 Royal Ascot, Kate channeled one of Princess Diana’s most iconic Royal Ascot looks by wowing in this white and brown pussy-bow dress from Alessandra Rich.
Reading Ukrainian Community Centre (2022)
Not only was the yellow and navy color palette of this L.K. Bennett Shirt Dress a touching homage to Ukraine, but it was a total 180 from Kate’s usual rule of staying away from sheer clothing.
Lambrook School (2022)
One of Kate’s most beloved polka-dot looks may be this chic cocoa-colored dress from Rixo Izzy.
Wimbledon (2022)
Once again, Kate arrived in a showstopping, 1980s-inspired dress from Alessandra Rich. This was one of her more colorful polka-dot ensembles, and truly, no one could take their eyes off of her.
Starbank Park (2021)
Still waiting for the day Kate rewears this green and white Jigsaw Silk Blouse, like the first time she wore it during the 2021 visit to Starbank Park?
Galway City Centre (2020)
For Kate and Prince William’s visit to Ireland on March 5, 2020, Kate made headlines with this chic midi-dress from Suzannah.
‘D-Day: Interception, Intelligence, Invasion’ Exhibition Visit (2019)
One of Kate’s most beloved dresses to date has to be this blue polka-dotted Alessandra Rich dress from her visit to the “D-Day: Interception, Intelligence, Invasion” exhibition.
Evelina London Children’s Hospital (2018)
During her visit to the Evelina London Children’s Hospital on Dec 11, 2018, Kate looked radiant in this green and white L.K. Bennett dress.
Visit with Prince William (2020)
Another often-reworn polka-dot piece is this chic black and white silk shirt from Equipment, with the most recent time she wore it being in March 2020.
Wimbledon (2021)
Kate shook up her go-to polka dot dress look for a chic navy skirt number from Alessandra Rich at the 2021 Wimbledon.
Wimbledon (2017)
Kate took on a bolder, more mod approach to her usual polka-dot looks by rocking this larger polka-dotted dress from Dolce And Gabbana during the 2017 Wimbledon events on July 3.
Stewards Academy with HeadsTogether (2016)
One of Kate’s polka-dotted go-tos is this stunning Altuzarra Aimee Dress, which she’s reworn multiple times from 2016 to 2022.
Brookhill Children’s Centre in Woolwich (2015)
Remember back on March 18, 2015, when Kate nearly broke the internet by wearing an affordable ASOS dress? We think about it daily.
William van Cutsem & Rosie Ruck Keene’s Wedding (2013)
Kate rewore this affordable Topshop dress multiple times throughout 2013, including at the wedding of her close friends William van Cutsem & Rosie Ruck Keene.
The Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital (2013)
Kate even wore polka dots to her first outing after giving birth to Prince George. For the big day, she donned a baby blue (to celebrate welcoming a boy) bespoke Jenny Packham dress.