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Duchess Kate stuns in BOLDER outfits - THIS is why

A brand new look! - by Grace Back
  • 02 Nov 2018

Duchess Kate has never failed to stun with her fashion looks, but recently, since returning from maternity leave after welcoming third child Prince Louis, the Duchess of Cambridge has been sporting much bolder looks than usual. 

Kate, may be gaining a newfound confidence as the future Queen of England, Express reports. 

Stepping out of her comfort zone, the Duchess donned a stunning checkered off-the-shoulder Erdem dress, pairing her look with a pair of dark red suede heels and matching clutch bag.

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Kate then wowed royal watchers when she stepped out in a bespoke blue ruffled gown by Alexander McQueen, sporting the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II for the first time ever.

At Eugenie and Jack's wedding, Kate wore a bright fuchsia pink dress - a bold colour she has never been seen in before.

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Royal fashion experts believe the Duchess' wardrobe change may be a first sign towards an edgier Kate, who is coming "back with a bang" as she settles into her role as future Queen consort.

Kaitlin Menza, co-host of the Royally Obsessed podcast, told Vanity Fair: "After that long break, she has certainly come back with a bang.

"She seems like she's in a more take-charge position. I'm beginning to see the person who's going to be the queen emerging."

Meanwhile, Susan E. Kelley, editor of the What Kate Wore website wrote: "I think this is where Kate gets to make her mark."

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Celebrity stylist Rochelle White told FEMAIL that Kate's handover of her "princess in training" status to sister-in-law Meghan may also be behind the sudden change. 

"She has been 'princess in training' for a while now, and now that Meghan has taken over the role, she is really starting to embrace her changing position. 

"She looks relaxed and confident rocking this style of dress, which is very princess-esque, and shows off her silhouette post-baby."

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Grace is the Digital Content Editor at New Idea. Grace is a lifestyle junkie who has previously interned at Dolly, Stellar and marie claire, as well having written in the fashion and beauty sections at Finder.com.au. When not working, you can find Grace heading for the slopes, playing with her pup or stuck in a seemingly endless Instagram scroll.

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