Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has long been admired for her relatable style and influence, often called “the Kate effect.” Since her engagement in 2010, when she wore a sapphire blue Issa dress that sold out in a day, her fashion choices have boosted both luxury and affordable brands. As Bethan Holt wrote, the Issa dress “made Kate look glamorous yet respectful.”

Kate’s style is both casual and elegant. She often wears relatable brands like Zara, making royals feel closer to the public. Holt told Vanity Fair, “People want to be able to relate,” and Kate’s fashion “is a way they can do it.”

Her clothing also sends messages. Wearing a cream dress with pineapple lace, Kate showed support for women facing infertility, as pineapples are a symbol in IVF communities. Recently, she’s embraced pink outfits, with color psychology expert Samantha Harman saying pink “is fun, feminine, flirty and romantic.”

Despite trends favoring looser cuts, Kate remains loyal to skinny jeans. Fashion expert Donna Ida noted, “Skinny jeans fit so well and accentuate her shape.” Christine Ross added, “They are… the easiest thing to wear with wellies or garden boots.”Kate’s style remains timeless, practical, and meaningful.