Look, keeping up with fashion is hard enough, and when parenthood is thrown in the mix, it's downright impossible to stay up to date with the latest styles. But for Kate Middleton, staying fashionable even while on mom duty has never seemed to be an issue. It seems as though right when Prince George was born back in 2013, the Duchess of Cambridge just knew exactly how to dress like a stylish mom. Sure, being a duchess means that she's obligated to dress like a royal, but even her off-duty mom looks are more chic than we could ever even dream of being. And even when she has to dress up and still be on mom duty, Kate somehow manages to remain fairly practical.
Most moms don't have to deal with wearing high heels on a daily basis, but even for Kate's mom outfits that do involve less-than-practical footwear, the duchess keeps the rest of the ensemble fairly simple. The Duchess of Cambridge has been long known for her classic, timeless, and elegant ensembles, and this part of her royal fashion has definitely seeped into her mom style. Kate usually opts for no-frills outfits that won't interfere with her parenting duties.
If she has to stop Princess Charlotte from sticking her tongue out at the cameras again, well then, she's going to need the perfect outfit to help her do so. And the evidence is definitely pointing toward Kate having the perfect mom outfit for every occasion or circumstance. So, because Kate will forever be our mom inspiration, here are 20 of her most practical, yet stunning mom duty outfits.
Full Mom Duty
There's absolutely nothing more momish than a trusty pair of skinny jeans and a classic striped shirt, right? If we didn't know any better, we'd say that Kate could have been just any other mom out there at the polo match.
True Multitasking
Any mom, not just royal moms, need to be absolute experts at multitasking. Luckily, Kate's easy, no-frills dress allowed her to put all of her focus on little Prince George and whoever she was speaking with. No messing with her outfit!
Tackling the Stairs
OK — so this definitely doesn't seem like our typical mom outfit, but somehow, Kate makes it one. She's able to hold a fidgety Prince George and walk down plane stairs in super high heels … without breaking a sweat. Truly amazing.
Handling the Whole Crew
Kate had not just one … but three kids on her hands at a 2019 charity polo match. While Prince William was out playing polo and having fun, Kate was managing all of the Cambridge kiddos, but her long pink sundress made it look like a breeze.
Keeping His Attention
Kate seems to have found out that simple and cute sundresses are the perfect outfit for a family outing. Calling all moms out there … take notes! Dresses don't have to be reserved strictly for special occasions and date nights.
Taking Flight
Never have we seen Kate pull her hair back with a headband, but well, kids, right? Kate's no-nonsense dress and blazer and her pulled-back hair means that this duchess meant business. Even Prince George looked like he was on a mission as well.
On a Mission
Prince George certainly looks like he has places to go, and he's going to get there in his own way. Kate also looks ready to go, all thanks to her perfect mom jeans and causal top. She certainly knows how to do mom duty fashion!
The Wonder Dress
OK … how is Kate bending down to get little Charlotte, and not having a wardrobe malfunction? We seriously need to start taking notes, because Kate's mom fashion is something to be inspired by. She truly can do anything.
Handling the Spunk
Kate really does need to be ready for anything with those Cambridge kids. We especially loved Princess Charlotte's spunk with her sticking her tongue out at the cameras, and Kate definitely looked like any other mom in her shorts and zip-up jacket.
One With Nature
Ugh, this family! Kate's beautiful sundress is the perfect outfit for a day of family fun in the garden. While we love the duchess's practical mom outfit, we are also loving the overalls look that young Prince George had going on.
Keeping It Casual
Even when she's not out with the kids, Kate still looks like the perfect mom on duty. She knows how to keep things casual, but still polished and stylish. Seriously, she must have been the most chic mom in the carpool line that day.
The Back to School Outfit
Honestly, Kate's long-sleeved belted dress was the perfect outfit for dropping the kids off to school. Sure, she was probably the best-dressed mom to do so, but we still think this look is attainable for any mom looking to spice up the parenting wardrobe.
A Coatdress Fit for Parenting
This royal lady sure does love her coatdresses, and now we're starting to really see why! Even with Prince George being, well, Prince George, Kate was able to stay calm and collected. She really is the most perfect royal mom.
The Perfect Grass Outfit
Most moms wouldn't even consider wearing a dress while sitting in the grass with the kids, but Kate is here to tell us that it is possible to look nice and handle the kids at the same time. Kate didn't seem to have any issues wrangling the Cambridge kids in her blue sundress.
Keeping Things in Line
Prince George was certainly a hard baby to keep track of and hold while trying to greet royal visitors, but luckily, Kate had a beautiful button-up dress to help make things even easier. Life is so much better when you're not worrying about an outfit, right?
Taking Care of Everyone
Kate doesn't even have to be hanging out with her own kids to look like such a cool mom. Skinny jeans and boots seem to be her go-to outfit for when she's on-the-run with kids … even if the little ones are just attending her royal engagement!
The Classic Kate Look
Kate and Will brought along the kids on their trip to Germany, so even though the Cambridge kids weren't attending this particular event, the duchess was still on mom duty. And this definitely explains her jeans and the classic Breton shirt.
A Classic Shift
We still don't know how Kate manages to make a photo call just hours after giving birth, but she does, and she always has the most perfect dresses on. For Prince Louis, Kate went with a classic red shift dress that also had ties to Princess Diana.
The Trusty Coatdress
Kate can really rely on a coatdress to do anything for her, right? Whether it's impressing world leaders and handling Charlotte's camera shyness, the duchess can tackle whatever comes her way in this outfit.
Simple for the Holidays
Kate kept it super simple for Christmas when the Cambridges opted out of doing the whole royal walk thing. The duchess didn't have anyone to impress, so she just went for a classic burgundy coat, so she could focus on tending to her kids.
Hitting the Slopes
Will and Kate shared this family pic from their vacation to the French Alps when Charlotte and George were little. The whole family looks great, and we're loving Kate's winter coat and hat. Even when she's being sporty, she's still looking stylish.
Introducing Princess Charlotte
We know Kate looked flawless in her red dress after Louis' birth, but we've gotta hand it to her. She also managed to look this good after giving birth to Charlotte, too. And the yellow dress? So adorable … and hopefully comfy, for her sake.
Welcoming Prince George
While we're talking about Kate looking flawless outside of the Lindo Wing, let's focus on the first time she made that happen. She was absolutely stunning in this blue dress, introducing George to the world. We never would have guessed that she'd just given birth to her first baby!
A Canadian Party
During a visit to Canada in 2016, Kate and her little fam attended a party for military families and their children. This long sleeved, cream dress looks perfect for the weather — and we have to commend her for keeping it clean at a kids' party.
What's her secret?
Flight Style
While most of us wear our favorite sweats on a travel day, Kate always looks her best, even when she's on a plane. This navy dress and hat were the perfect combination when she and Will began their 2016 Canadian tour. And of course, George, Charlotte, and Will were all in coordinating outfits.
A Cream Colored Coatdress
Not only does Kate have the best mom style, but when it's cold outside, she always pulls on the chicest coatdresses. She looked amazing cuddling Charlotte in this coatdress. And can we talk about the fact that her hair looked phenomenal, too?
Flying Out
Kate wore this dress the day she flew out for her royal tour of Poland and Germany — and interestingly enough, it really made Charlotte's dress pop, too! This dress is such a flattering cut on her, and once again, she gets props for wearing white while traveling with kids. And it's making us miss when Kate's hair was shorter!
All Dressed Up for Pippa's Wedding
Kate wore this blush dress for her sister, Pippa's wedding — and wrangled her kids in the process. It was the perfect color and look for a spring wedding. Not to mention the fact that George and Charlotte both look darling, too.
Harry & Meghan's Wedding Day
Speaking of Kate's wedding attire — here's another total winner. When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry got married in 2018, Kate was there in this gorgeous cream dress. She looks fab, especially since she had given birth to Prince Louis just a month earlier.
Trooping the Colour
At the 2019 Trooping the Colour, Kate looked fabulous in this dress and hat. But best of all, she looked happy, surrounded by her husband and all three of her kids. Looks like George wasn't too convinced about the whole thing, though.
