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When someone is a part of the royal family, it takes a lot of charisma, class, and let's not forget ... a rock-star wardrobe, to pull it off. More often than not, we can find Kate Middleton stepping out for some fancy red carpet event in an unbelievable gown, or she's sporting one of her famous (and usually expensive) coatdresses. Yes, the Duchess of Cambridge sure does have a flair for being the best-dressed in the room, but every once in a while, this royal lady wears something that, well, any of us could rock. The Duchess of Cambridge isn't usually one to go too extravagant with her wardrobe, but it's still a treat to see her look like a mere commoner like the rest of us.
Now, some might think that it's downright impossible for Kate to look like just another face in the crowd, but we think most people underestimate her ability to really just blend in like a regular person. Let's remember that when we forget her royal title, her prince husband, and her designer wardrobe, Kate really is like the rest of us. She's a hard-working mom of three who knows the benefits of a functional, yet stylish wardrobe. She honestly could teach us a few things.
So, to the nonbelievers who think Kate could never, ever look like us common folk, we say: Pay more attention. Kate Middleton is always stepping out in more casual outfits that honestly look like something we could afford -- even thought we probably still can't. To prove that Kate is definitely capable of looking what we would call "normal," here are 20 times the duchess looked more commoner than royal.
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Ready for Anything
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Her Classic Outdoorsy Outfit
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Serving Up Looks
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Classic Mom Outfit
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Really Fitting In
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All Bundled Up
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Chasing the Kiddos
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Kate in the Jungle
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One With the People
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Mom Duty to the Max
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Another Trusty Outfit
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Hitting the Court
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An Everyday Sundress
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Hanging With the Kids
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Aiming for the Goal
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Army Green Again
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Hitting the Seas
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Ready For the Sand & Sun
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The Famous Shorts
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Crowd-Pleaser
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No Fuss, No Muss
21Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty ImagesAs the hands-on mom of a toddler who probably moves around like an octopus, plus another two school-age kids, Kate's not about to wear couture to an outdoor event. It's all grab-and-go sundresses that are perfect for lounging on the polo center lawn or running around after kids.
Can't blame her!
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Relax, It's Just Work
22Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty ImagesBye, pantyhose and pumps! These gaucho pants give Kate a laid-back vibe that screams California breezy -- but just dressy enough for a casual work thing, like visiting her display at a flower show. Could sis-in-law and SoCal girl Meghan Markle be influencing her style?
We say yes!
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Ready for Brunch
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The ABCs of 'Momwear'
24Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty ImagesChic and comfortable is so often the name of the game for Kate. If we didn't know better, we'd think that with her pretty, wrinkle-resistant dress, espadrille wedges, and hair tucked behind her ears, she's headed out to parent-teacher conference night at George and Charlotte’s school.
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May I Borrow This?
25Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty ImagesEvery once in a while, the McQueen queen looks like she snuck into our closet to pull together an outfit from our best basics. (Kate comes across as that normal.) Cute blazer? Check. Black leggings? Check. Black turtleneck? Check.
Put on some fall fashion boots, and she’s good to go.
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Hello, Hat Day!
26PETER NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty ImagesMost of us don't spend a Sunday sailing in a regatta with the wind blowing through our golden locks, but we do know the struggle of rebel hair that needs help staying put. Sometimes, there’s nothing to do but twist a scrunchie around it and throw on the nearest baseball cap.
We feel ya, Kate!
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Working Royal ... or Career Girl?
27Neil Mockford/GC Images/Getty ImagesOK, double-take. Kate may be a working royal, but that doesn't always entail a tiara and ballgown. Here she looks like she’s just wrapped up a meeting with a client and is headed out for dinner with bae. Photoshop a yellow cab into this picture, and she could be one of Manhattan's stylish career girls.
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All Play & Some Work
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Into the Woods
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Giddy Up!
30Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesKate always seems game for anything. But then again, when ya have a figure that can pull off painted-on jeans, and cowboy hats look that good, why not rock it? Queen Victoria, who wore black for life after her hubby passed, would probably keel over if she saw what royal work is like nowadays. The rest of us kinda want Kate's job -- or at least the part where she goes line dancing.