The Royal Trendsetter: Kate Middleton's Bold Fashion Choice

Kate Middleton wore a navy Erdem jacket and skirt combo with a pleated peplum and white flowers, embracing the peplum trend.

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She wore Princess Diana's diamond and sapphire double drop earrings and the Prince of Wales plumes brooch as a necklace.

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Peplums have slowly been coming back into fashion and have been featured on celebrities such as Florence Pugh, Deepika Padukone, and Mindy Kaling.

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Kate previously wore a blue, polka dot Alessandra Rich gown with a peplum detail to the Wimbledon men's finals in August.

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Peplums are more elegant than in the 2010s, and at least one celebrity wears them on every red carpet.

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Middleton has a reputation for influencing fashion trends with just one look.

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