When baseball caps and fedoras are the fashion norm, we get just a little giddy seeing Kate Middleton step out showing off a whimsical fascinator. British society has a stylish history of topping outfits with stunning hats from England’s best milliners, and Kate Middleton’s collection is something to behold. The duchess wears her creations well, seeming to find just the perfect headpiece to accent her every outfit. In fact, every time she does, she makes us want to wear one too if only we had the occasion. Read on for 27 times Kate’s hat game was totally on point.
For the Sovereign’s Parade in 2006, Kate selected a wide-brim hat with whimsical detailing.
The then-girlfriend of Prince William attended a wedding in a feather-trimmed wide-brim hat in 2010.
Kate added a complementary floral fascinator to her look for a wedding in 2009.
For a wedding in 2005, Kate added interest to her white and black look with a ribbon-adorned headpiece.
A feathered piece topped Kate’s look for an event in 2011.
Kate selected a dramatic hat with woven details for the Trooping the Colour procession in 2011.
A floral-adorned headpiece topped her look at Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall’s wedding in 2011.
Kate matched her hat to her coat for the Christmas Day service in 2011.
Kate wore green head to toe at the St. Patrick’s Day parade in 2014, including a hat by Gina Foster.
Kate topped her sunny coat with a Jane Corbett hat at garden party in 2013.