SHE makes many of us green with envy when it comes to her wardrobe – but is the Duchess of Cambridge a true blue or does she think pink?
Kate, 38, has been praised for her “Zoom call” style in lockdown, wearing bold rainbow-coloured tops to brighten up her look.
Kate Middleton has been praised for her ‘Zoom call’ style in lockdown, wearing bold rainbow-coloured tops to brighten up her look
But what are her favourite colours and what do they say about her?
Last week, Kate was spotted in a sky-blue Stella McCartney dress that she debuted in 2012. A look back through her fashion archive shows this is her favourite colour.
Here, Abby McHale and Amy Reading plot all the duchess’s public outfits from January 2019 to today, on Kate’s Colour Wheel.
And colour expert Jules Standish reveals what we can tell about Kate’s mood.
BALANCING WHITE – 14%
Kate loves to wear white for sporting occasions and in the past year has worn it to play cricket while on a royal tour in Pakistan and at The King’s Cup regatta.
Jules says: ‘White projects optimism, balance and being open to new ideas, innovations and meeting people with a naturally receptive and direct approach. White is professional and shows an orderly mind while remaining neutral’
CHIC BLACK – 12%
We know Kate often chooses the colour of her clothing based on the occasion, and black is definitely one of those shades she wears carefully. The duchess is always seen in black around Remembrance Day and can often be seen wearing it for evening events.
Jules says: ‘Black is sophisticated and a classic choice for looking chic, elegant and smart’
OVERSTIMULATING ORANGE – 1%
She has only been seen out in orange once, when she wore a jumper to play sport in Ireland at the start of 2020
Jules says: ‘Rarely seen in public in orange, she may consider this colour to be overstimulating and adventurous and saves it for more relaxed leisure wear or having fun with her family behind closed doors’
ENERGISING RED – 11%
The Duchess loves to wear red to mark special engagements. In the past year she has worn it for the annual Commonwealth Day service, Princess Charlotte’s first day of school and on the royal tour of Canada
Jules says: ‘This shade of red is a colour that speaks about Kate’s strength of character and how well she handles responsibility in her role. Red stands out in a crowd. It is elegant, while also being motivating and energising, showing great enthusiasm for the occasion’
SUPPORTIVE PINK – 5%
Shades of pink are few and far between for Kate – but she sees it as an all-round colour for any occasion. She has worn it to laidback events such as the polo, glitzy evenings such as The 100 Women In Finance gala and work duties such as visiting the London Ambulance Service
Jules says: ‘Pink is the perfect choice for highlighting her kind, compassionate nature. It is a supportive colour’
OPTIMISTIC YELLOW – 2%
Having only worn yellow twice since the start of 2019, it is not a shade Kate chooses often. However, she did wear it to the Trooping The Colour, which suggests the beginning of summer
Jules says: ‘Yellow highlights warmth and joy. The colour is linked with optimism and confidence’
SINCERE GREEN – 24%
Green comes a close second after blue and is favoured by the duchess in winter. She also wears it when touring countries – such as Ireland at the start of the year – that have a close connection to the colour
Jules says: ‘Green projects Kate’s friendly, sincere nature, while highlighting her interest in environmental issues in a very balanced and straightforward way’
STABLE BLUE – 26%
Since January 2019, Kate has worn blue most often, featuring the colour on 24 occasions
Jules says: ‘Wearing a beautiful shade of electric blue creates a mood of calm, peace and stability. Kate projects an image of trust, reliability and honesty by wearing this colour, reinforcing that she is not only supportive but can also be depended upon’
INSPIRING PURPLE- 5%
This might often be the colour most associated with royalty, but it is not a favourite of Kate’s. She has worn it four times since the start of 2019, but looked super-fashionable when she stepped out in a purple pussy-bow blouse by Gucci
Jules says: ‘Purple is a very inspiring colour that highlights someone who is able to bring a therapeutic touch and a creative mind’
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