As the royal family goes Down Under for a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, we're chronicling the best of the Duchess of Cambridge's style choices. Keep checking back for daily updates.
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For a special service for Anzac Day (a holiday which honors Australians and New Zealanders who died in the service of their countries), Duchess Kate chose a gorgeous tweed coat dress by Michael Kors along with a navy blue hat. She later removed it to board the plane with Prince William and little George in tow.
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For a reception at Yarralumla's Government House on the royal family's last night in Australia, Kate eschewed her usual formal favorites—a long gown by Alexander McQueen or Jenny Packham—for a white cocktail frock by Lela Rose. This is the first time the Duchess has worn a look by the American designer, and she paired the dress, which has already sold out, with black pumps and a clutch.
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The Duchess of Cambridge chose a bright green coat dress custom-made by Catherine Walker and L.K. Bennett pumps for her trip to Canberra will William.
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In Elizabeth in Adelaide, Australia, the Duchess chose a blush Alexander McQueen blouse and skirt paired with an L.K. Bennett clutch and pumps.
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Kate wore a checked linen dress from one of her favorite brands, Hobbs, and L.K. Bennett espadrille wedges for a visit to the Cultural Center at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. There, she was given a necklace made by an Anangu artisan.
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For her arrival at Ayers Rock in Australia's Northern Territory, the Duchess donned a Roksanda Ilincic frock paired with neutral L.K. Bennett pumps.
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Arriving at the Fairbairn Airport in Canberra, Australia, Kate wore a simple cobalt Stella McCartney shift.
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For the royal family's trip to Sydney's Taronga Zoo, the Duchess selected a yellow eyelet dress that she also wore during the Diamond Jubilee Tour of Asia. Stuart Weitzman cork wedges completed the look.
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For Easter Sunday services at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney, Kate chose a dove-grey coat by Alexander McQueen and a matching Jane Taylor hat. She finished off the look with creamy L.K. Bennett pumps and an Alexander McQueen clutch.
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For a trip to the Royal Australian Air Force Base in Amberley, Kate selected a cheerful white-and-blue dress by L.K. Bennett, navy suede Alexander McQueen pumps, and a bright blue clutch from Australian brand Oroton.
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The Duchess stepped out in a white eyelet dress by Zimmerman for an action-filled day in Sydney. She attended the Royal Easter show with Prince William (where she playfully teased him about his bald spot), gave a speech at Bear Cottage, a children's hospice in Manly, then headed to Manly Beach to meet with the NSW Surf Life Saving Club. This is the first time Kate has worn an Australian designer during the royal tour, and her appearance in the dress caused the brand's website to crash.
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Kate sported Diane Von Furstenberg's signature wrap dress in a bold blue-and-white print for a trip to Echo Point in the Blue Mountains of Katoomba, Australia. Within eight minutes of the dress's identification, it sold out in all but one size on dvf.com, according to Go Fug Yourself. The Duchess completed the look with her trusty pair of Stuart Weitzman cork wedges.
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The Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Sydney, Australia, wearing a bold yellow Roksanda Ilincic shift dress that William said made her "look like a banana." We respectfully disagree, Wills—we love Kate's penchant for standout brights.
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Kate chose a demure tweed skirt suit by Rebecca Taylor and Prada pumps to board the royal family's flight from Wellington, New Zealand, to Sydney, Australia.
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The Duchess took to the cricket field in a lipstick-red Luisa Spagnoli dress with a matching peplum jacket. Black pumps completed the prim look.
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Kate chose a casual look for a visit to the Amisfield winery in Queenstown, New Zealand, pairing skinny jeans with a gingham button-down from Gap, a Zara blazer, and her favorite Stuart Weitzman wedges.
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For a rugby match at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, Kate chose an easy Jonathan Saunders sweater, skinny jeans, and a pair of light purple sneakers.
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For a Palm Sunday service at St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Dunedin, New Zealand, Kate chose another bright look from one of her favorite designers, Emilia Wickstead, who is a New Zealand native. The Duchess paired her turquoise dress with a hat by Jane Taylor.
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Kate donned a bold emerald Erdem coat for a visit to the Rainbow Place Children's Hospice in Hamilton, New Zealand on Saturday. Even though the Duchess confided to one of her fans that Prince William found the coat "a bit bright," we think it's the perfect shade for her.
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For a yachting race against her husband (which she won, natch) in Auckland, New Zealand, Kate chose the perfect nautical-inspired uniform: skinny jeans, a Breton-striped top, and a navy Zara blazer with gold buttons. A pair of cork wedges by Stuart Weitzman completed the easy look.
Julie Kosin is the senior culture editor of ELLE.com, where she oversees all things movies, TV, books, music, and art, from trawling Netflix for a worthy binge to endorsing your next book club pick. She's the former director of audience strategy and entertainment at HarpersBAZAAR.com. When not glued to her laptop, she can be found taking pictures of her dog or haunting used bookstores.