Kate Middleton's turquoise coat defies St. Patrick's Day

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Catherine Walker's military-inspired coat dress had eight covered buttons, a high notched collar, shoulder pads, and sharp pleats for Middleton.

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She paired her coat with a Jane Taylor hat with pleated crinoline trim and emerald drop earrings with diamond accents.

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She debuted a new color of her often-worn Gianvito Rossi suede pumps in a teal hue.

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