Kate Middleton knows what she likes, and what she likes is this whiteAlexander McQueen single-button suit jacket.

Shes even thrown a pop of color into the mix, once adding apumpkin-orange shell underneath.

And yet the vibes?

Kate Middleton

Samir Hussein

They couldnt be more different, and it all comes down to clever styling and a subtle beauty trick.

And Kate Middleton is proof of concept.

On the right, however, Kate is a completely different woman.

Kate in June 2022

Kate in June 2022

She was attending a rugby match, after all.

Kate in September 2023

Kate in September 2023