30 times Kate Middleton turned heads in a show-stopping evening gown |

While the duchessoften dons clothing from accessible brands like Zara and Topshop , every now and then, she pulls out all the stops in an extravagantly designed ball gown that looks fit for a princess.

Sometimes, Middleton reaches for billowing Cinderella-like gowns by Alexander McQueen. For other occasions, she'll turn to Jenny Packham for sleek, modern silhouettes.

Here are 30 times the duchess has turned heads in a show-stopping evening gown.

In June 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge dazzled in a Swarovski crystal-covered gown at a gala dinner for childrens charity, Ark.

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The Jenny Packham gown was covered in rose-colored sequins and layered mesh at the neckline.

The following month, Middleton attended a BAFTAs reception in a lilac dress by Alexander McQueen.

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She paired the dress with a clutch and glittering platform sandals by Jimmy Choo.

Later that year in October, she wore a fiery shade of red to a gala hosted by 100 Women in Hedge Funds.

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The Beulah London gown was made of silk jersey and chiffon fabricand featured a tied belt at the waist.

That same month, the royal turned heads in a light-blue gown during a charity event at Clarence House.

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She chose an Amanda Wakeley dress for her first solo engagement since her royal wedding in April 2011.

In November 2011, Middleton wore a one-shoulder gown to a reception at St. Jamess Palace.

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Her satin chiffon gown was a custom design by Jenny Packham.

One month later, she debuted a black velvet gown at The Suns 2011 Military Awards ceremony.

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The sleeveless black dress was a custom version of an Alexander McQueen design. She paired it with a matching clutch and an eye-catching sparkly necklace.

In January 2012, she made one of her earliest movie-premiere appearances in a black lace gown.

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The Temperley London design featured a cream-colored lining and floral lace detailing at the neckline.

Middleton wore a memorable teal gown to a gala celebrating Great Britains Olympic team in May 2012.

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The Jenny Packham gown featured a jeweled waistband and sheer shoulder overlays.

The duchess debuted a special design by Alexander McQueen during a visit to Malaysia in September 2012.

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The floor-length dress featured a sheer overlay with sparkly gold embroidery shaped like hibiscus, Malaysias national flower.

In September 2013, she wore a sparkly silver dress to the Tusk Conservation Awards.

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The shimmering sleeveless dress was another Jenny Packham design.

Middleton opted for a light-blue gown at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards in October 2014.

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The Jenny Packham design featured a draped floor-length overskirt that was open in the front, revealing a shorter, fitted skirt.

The next month, the duchess donned a black lace gown for ITVs annual Royal Variety Performance.

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The Diane Von Furstenberg design was made with sheer lace sleeves, which she paired with platform pumps by Jimmy Choo.

She went with a colorful floral frock for the 100 Women In Hedge Funds gala in October 2015.

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The Erdem dress featured a tiered skirt with box pleats that created an elegant, flowing silhouette.

That same month, she attended the world premiere of "Spectre" in a light-blue Jenny Packham gown.

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The flowy dress had a shimmering belt around the waist and a semi-sheer, long-sleeved overlay.

During her and Prince Williams visit to India in April 2016, Middleton wore a royal-blue gown with a matching shawl.

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That same week, she wore a flowy red gown to the Taj Hotel in Thimphu, Bhutan.

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She wore the Beulah London design to a reception celebrating UK and Bhutanese diplomacy.

In November 2016, the duchess wore a dress by Self Portrait to the premiere of "A Street Cat Named Bob."

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The white gown featured a bodice made of guipure lace and a pleated skirt with a thigh-high slit.

She completed the look with a pair of suede Gianvito Rossi pumps in a shade of dark red that matched her clutch.

At the BAFTAs in February 2017, she rocked an off-the-shoulder design by Alexander McQueen.

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The black gown had floral embroidery along its bodice and billowing skirt.

Middleton donned yet another lace gown while visiting the National Portrait Gallery in March 2017.

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The Temperley London gown featured a floral lace pattern and a sheer design on the sleeves and upper bodice.

That same month, she turned to Jenny Packham again for a dinner at the British Embassy in Paris, France.

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The light-blue gown's sheer overlay featured intricate floral embroidery with several sequin and rhinestone details throughout.

In April 2017, she wore a whimsical red dress to the opening night of "42nd Street" at the Theatre Royal in London, UK.

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The duchess went with an icy-blue gown at ITVs Royal Variety Performance in November 2017.

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The Jenny Packham design featured a mesh overlay adorned with tons of sparkly gems and sequins.

Middleton wore a bold printed dress while visiting Sweden in January 2018.

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The gold silk dress by Erdem was made with a striking floral pattern and had ruffles at the sleeves and hems.

The following month, she turned heads in an ethereal design by Alexander McQueen during a dinner at the Royal Palace of Norway.

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She went with a dark-green dress by Jenny Packham at the 2018 BAFTAs.

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That night, all eyes were on Middleton as many wondered if she would abide by an unofficial dress code that encouraged attendees to wear black in support of the Time's Up movement against sexual harassment.

The duchess opted for dark green instead, though some people thought her black velvet belt was a subtle nod to the movement.

In October 2018, the duchess dazzled in a mermaid-style ball gown during a state banquet at Buckingham Palace.

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She brought back this eye-catching teal dress, which she first debuted in 2012, for the Tusk Conservation Awards in November 2018.

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The duchess dazzled in a crystal-covered blue gown for the Queens Annual Diplomatic Reception in December 2018.

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In February 2019, Middleton wore Alexander McQueen yet again at the BAFTAs.

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That same month, Middleton wore a rose-pink ball gown to the 100 Women in Finance gala in London.

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She paired the Gucci design with a maroon Prada clutch and sparkly white Oscar de la Renta shoes.

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30 times Kate Middleton turned heads in a show-stopping evening gown

In June 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge dazzled in a Swarovski crystal-covered gown at a gala dinner for childrens charity, Ark.

The following month, Middleton attended a BAFTAs reception in a lilac dress by Alexander McQueen.

Later that year in October, she wore a fiery shade of red to a gala hosted by 100 Women in Hedge Funds.

That same month, the royal turned heads in a light-blue gown during a charity event at Clarence House.

In November 2011, Middleton wore a one-shoulder gown to a reception at St. Jamess Palace.

One month later, she debuted a black velvet gown at The Suns 2011 Military Awards ceremony.

In January 2012, she made one of her earliest movie-premiere appearances in a black lace gown.

Middleton wore a memorable teal gown to a gala celebrating Great Britains Olympic team in May 2012.

The duchess debuted a special design by Alexander McQueen during a visit to Malaysia in September 2012.

In September 2013, she wore a sparkly silver dress to the Tusk Conservation Awards.

Middleton opted for a light-blue gown at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards in October 2014.

The next month, the duchess donned a black lace gown for ITVs annual Royal Variety Performance.

She went with a colorful floral frock for the 100 Women In Hedge Funds gala in October 2015.

That same month, she attended the world premiere of "Spectre" in a light-blue Jenny Packham gown.

During her and Prince Williams visit to India in April 2016, Middleton wore a royal-blue gown with a matching shawl.

That same week, she wore a flowy red gown to the Taj Hotel in Thimphu, Bhutan.

In November 2016, the duchess wore a dress by Self Portrait to the premiere of "A Street Cat Named Bob."

At the BAFTAs in February 2017, she rocked an off-the-shoulder design by Alexander McQueen.

Middleton donned yet another lace gown while visiting the National Portrait Gallery in March 2017.

That same month, she turned to Jenny Packham again for a dinner at the British Embassy in Paris, France.

In April 2017, she wore a whimsical red dress to the opening night of "42nd Street" at the Theatre Royal in London, UK.

The duchess went with an icy-blue gown at ITVs Royal Variety Performance in November 2017.

Middleton wore a bold printed dress while visiting Sweden in January 2018.

The following month, she turned heads in an ethereal design by Alexander McQueen during a dinner at the Royal Palace of Norway.

She went with a dark-green dress by Jenny Packham at the 2018 BAFTAs.

In October 2018, the duchess dazzled in a mermaid-style ball gown during a state banquet at Buckingham Palace.

She brought back this eye-catching teal dress, which she first debuted in 2012, for the Tusk Conservation Awards in November 2018.

The duchess dazzled in a crystal-covered blue gown for the Queens Annual Diplomatic Reception in December 2018.

In February 2019, Middleton wore Alexander McQueen yet again at the BAFTAs.

That same month, Middleton wore a rose-pink ball gown to the 100 Women in Finance gala in London.

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