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Princess Kate's open-back sheer gown was her best red carpet look ever

The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the Spectre premiere in 2015

Katie Daly
Lifestyle Writer
August 16, 2024
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The Princess of Wales has worn some incredible red carpet looks during her time as a working royal. 

Topping the lot however, has to be Kate's 2015 outing when she attended the Royal Film Performance of the James Bond movie Spectre at the Royal Albert Hall with her husband Prince William and brother-in-law Prince Harry.

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The then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Royal Film Performance of Spectre

Kate, now 42, was the belle of the ball in a stunning pale blue Jenny Packham gown. The floor-length number featured a wrap-style bodice with long sheer sleeves and a full skirt. 

Kate Middleton wearing a sheer dress with cutout at back© Getty
Spot Kate's open-back detail

The pastel gown also featured a bejewelled waistband which cinched in the billowing garment and an unexpected detail, a keyhole detail at the back. 

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Kate's dress featured an embellished waistband

The pastel gown also featured a bejewelled waistband which cinched in the billowing garment and an unexpected detail, a keyhole detail at the back. 

Kate middleton from behind with updo © Getty
Kate rocked a twisted updo

To accompany her look, the then-Duchess of Cambridge carried a silver rhinestone-adorned clutch, also by Jenny Packham, and Robinson Pelham's 'Pagoda' earrings featuring blue topaz stones and diamonds. 

The chandelier-style earrings were worn by Kate's mother, Carole Middleton, to her 2011 royal wedding reception.

Kate's glitzy Jimmy Choo heels on red carpet © Getty
Kate wore glitzy Jimmy Choo heels

The mother-of-three's tumbling brunette locks were styled in an intricate twisted updo with curtain bangs framing her face. Meanwhile, her makeup look featured a smokey eye and peach-toned lip. 

Rounding off the royal's look was the uber glitzy and the, dare we say unroyal, Jimmy Choo 'Vamp Sandals' - an uber-platformed style with gold snakeskin straps. 

The Princess' red carpet style

The Princess has switched up her style over the years when stepping onto the red carpet. Kate looked uber-polished as she arrived at the UK premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in 2022. 

Prince William, Duke of Cambridg and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (R) arrive for the UK premiere of the film "Top Gun: Maverick" in London, on May 19, 2022© Getty
Princess Kate wore Roland Mouret at the Top Gun: Maverick premiere

The royal opted for a sleek black gown with a white Bardot neckline by Roland Mouret. She accessorised her look with straight locks tucked behind her ears to show off her 'Tsar Studs and Drops' earrings from Robinson Pelham which retail for over £11,000.

Princess Kate on red carpet with william in gold dress© Getty
Princess Kate shone in Jenny Packham

The King's daughter-in-law wore her glitziest look to date when she attended the world premiere of James Bond No Time To Die at the Royal Albert Hall in 2021. 

Kate stole the show in a gold Jenny Packham caped gown covered in sequins with a plunging neckline and padded shoulders. 

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The future king's mother also wore glittery gold heels, statement gold earrings, and a pristine makeup look featuring the most fluttery false eyelashes she has ever worn.

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