1. What To Wear A Day After You Give Birth
Duchess Kate was all smiles when she left the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital holding baby Prince George and <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/07/23/kate-middleton-royal-baby-princess-diana_n_3640998.html" target="_blank">wearing a cute polka dot Jenny Packham frock</a>. Not only was it a nod to her late Mother-in-Law, Princess Diana, but it was roomy enough to be comfortable while still hugging her post-baby bump.
2. What To Wear To A Volleyball Match If You Don't Have Gym Clothes
Kate showed off her athletic prowess at a volleyball and impressed all of us by <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/10/18/kate-middleton-wedges_n_4121495.html" target="_blank">landing a spike wearing wedge heels, skinny jeans and a blazer</a>.
3. What To Wear To A Black Tie Event
The life of a princess involves attending many formal events around the world and Kate nailed going glam in 2013 by <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/09/12/kate-middleton-jennny-packham-dress-tusk_n_3915563.html" target="_blank">wearing long, sequin column gowns</a>. Their classic but still girly and fresh.
4. How To Look Cute In Cold Weather
England isn't the warmest of places, so Kate has figured out that the best way to look chic while trying to stay warm <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/10/03/kate-middleton-coats_n_4036922.html" target="_blank">involves a great dress coat</a>.
5. What To Wear To Your Kid's Christening
All eyes were on Kate at Prince George's christening this year and she delivered by <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/10/23/duchess-of-cambridge-prince-george-christening_n_4149059.html" target="_blank">wearing an ivory peplum top and matching skirt</a>. Classy and on-trend wins again!
6. What To Wear If You're Pregnant
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/06/28/kate-middleton-pregnancy-maternity-style_n_3518603.html" target="_blank">Kate's maternity clothes didn't veer far from her non-pregnancy outfits</a>: A-line frocks, monochrome colours and cute heels were her wardrobe staples.
7. How To Dress For Awkward Family Photos
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/08/19/royal-baby-photo-leaked_n_3781887.html" target="_blank">For Prince George's first official family photo</a>, the Duchess wore a pop of deep purple, ensuring that all eyes looked upon her first, baby second.
8. What To Wear If You're On Official Royal Duty
Kate attends dozens of these events a year, whether it be at a charity function or a visit to another country - <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/08/23/kate-middleton-official-royal-appearances_n_3798031.html" target="_blank">Kate has her outfit down pat</a>: Not too formal (unless it's a gala) with just the right amount of spunk to look fun and affordable.
9. How To Perfect The 'Casual Look
Kate's best friends are her <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/08/30/duchess-of-cambridge-prince-george_n_3842507.html" target="_blank">blazers, a pair of dark wash skinny jeans, a print tee and her wedges</a>. It doesn't get any easier or more stylish than that.
10. What To Wear On Date Night
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/11/29/kate-middleton-temperley-dress_n_4359552.html" target="_blank">Kate knows what shapes and colours work best on her</a> and so should you if you're looking to maximize your outfit when going out on a date. Pick a cute dress that's not too fancy (or your date might get intimidated), grab a colourful clutch, throw on a pair of your favourite heels and you're golden.
12. What To Wear If You're Hanging Out With Commoners
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/03/22/kate-middleton-scouts_n_2933743.html" target="_blank">When Kate attended a Scout's event</a>, the Duchess ditched her pretty frocks for a more casual ensemble which included rain boots, a sensible jacket and a cute cap. She's almost like us!
11. What To Wear If You Want To Hide A Baby Bump
After the news broke that she was expecting her first child, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/03/19/kate-middleton-coat_n_2910068.html" target="_blank">Kate hid all traces of a baby bump in voluminous coats</a>. Well played, Kate, well played.
13. Black Knee-High Boots Will Always Be In Style
Besides her wedges, Kate's other fashion bestie in 2013 were her black knee-high boots which she wore with everything <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/04/04/kate-middleton-scotland_n_3013984.html" target="_blank">including this cute tartan dress coat</a>.
14. Find A Flattering Hairstyle And Own It
Kate rarely ever changes up her signature blowout (something she has in common with Anna Wintour) and rocks her wavy curls like a pro.
NEXT: Kate Middleton's Memorable Appearances
The Duchess Of Cambridge Attends The SportsAid Annual Dinner
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 28: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, patron of SportsAid charity, arrives at the SportsBall, the charity's annual gala dinner at Victoria Embankment Gardens on November 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Lefteris Pitarakis - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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Patron of the SportsAid charity Britain's Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge presents the charity's this year One-to-Watch Award to shooter Amber Hill, 16, (R) during the SportsBall, the charity's annual gala dinner, in London, on November 28, 2013. AFP PHOTO/POOL/ Lefteris Pitarakis (Photo credit should read LEFTERIS PITARAKIS/AFP/Getty Images)
Kate Middleton
Patron of the SportsAid charity Britain's Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge (R) walks with Tim Lawler, the chief executive of the charity, as she attends the SportsBall, the charity's annual gala dinner, in London, on November 28, 2013. AFP PHOTO/POOL/ Lefteris Pitarakis (Photo credit should read LEFTERIS PITARAKIS/AFP/Getty Images)
Kate Middleton
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 28: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, (L), patron of SportsAid charity, meets Tanni Grey-Thompson, a Welsh former wheelchair racer and current trustee of the charity, as she attends the SportsBall, the charity's annual gala dinner at Victoria Embankment Gardens on November 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Lefteris Pitarakis - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Kate Middleton
Patron of the SportsAid charity Britain's Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge (L) is greeted by Tim Lawler, the chief executive of the charity, as she attends the SportsBall, the charity's annual gala dinner, in London, on November 28, 2013. AFP PHOTO/POOL/ Lefteris Pitarakis (Photo credit should read LEFTERIS PITARAKIS/AFP/Getty Images)
Kate Middleton
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 28: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, patron of SportsAid charity, applauds shooter Amber Hill, 16, (R) after presenting her with the charity's this year's One-to-Watch Award at the SportsBall, the charity's annual gala dinner at Victoria Embankment Gardens on November 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Lefteris Pitarakis - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Kate Middleton
Patron of the SportsAid charity Britain's Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge arrives to attend the SportsBall, the charity's annual gala dinner, in London, on November 28, 2013. AFP PHOTO/POOL/ Lefteris Pitarakis (Photo credit should read LEFTERIS PITARAKIS/AFP/Getty Images)
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Britain's Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge (C) looks on during ceremonies marking Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in central London on November 10, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)
Kate Middleton
Britain's Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton listens from a balcony during the service of remembrance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. The annual remembrance service is to remember those who have lost their lives serving in the Armed Forces. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
The UK Observes Remembrance Sunday
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 10: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smiles from a balcony, accompanied by Sophie, Countess of Wessex (L) as they watch a wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall on November 10, 2013 in London, United Kingdom. People across the UK gathered to pay tribute to service personnel who have died in the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts, as part of the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremonies. (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)
The UK Observes Remembrance Sunday
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 10: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smiles from a balcony, accompanied by Sophie, Countess of Wessex (L) as they watch a wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall on November 10, 2013 in London, United Kingdom. People across the UK gathered to pay tribute to service personnel who have died in the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts, as part of the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremonies. (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)
Prince George's Christening
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge carries her son Prince George Of Cambridge after his christening at the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace, ahead of the christening of the three month-old Prince George of Cambridge by the Archbishop of Canterbury on October 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool /Getty Images)
Prince George's Christening
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge talk to Queen Elizabeth II (obscured) as they arrive, holding their son Prince George, at Chapel Royal in St James's Palace, ahead of the christening of the three month-old Prince George of Cambridge by the Archbishop of Canterbury on October 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool /Getty Images)
Prince George's Christening
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge carries her son Prince George Of Cambridge after his christening at the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace on October 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool /Getty Images)
Prince George's Christening
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge talk to Queen Elizabeth II (R) as they arrive, holding their son Prince George, at Chapel Royal in St James's Palace, ahead of the christening of the three month-old Prince George of Cambridge by the Archbishop of Canterbury on October 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool /Getty Images)
Prince George's Christening
Pippa and James Middleton the bother and sister of Britain's Kate Duchess of Cambridge arrive at the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace, London for the christening their nephew Prince George Wednesday Oct. 23, 2013. Prince George will be christened Wednesday with water from the River Jordan at a rare four-generation gathering of the royal family in London. (AP Photo/John Stillwell/Pool)
Prince George's Christening
Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, leave with their son Prince George of Cambridge following his Christening by the Archbishop of Canterbury (R) at Chapel Royal in St James's Palace in central London on October 23, 2013. Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine named the godparents for their baby son Prince George, as they gathered close friends and family for a low-key christening far removed from the global hype surrounding his birth. AFP PHOTO/POOL/JOHN STILLWELL (Photo credit should read ANDREW COWIE,JOHN STILLWELL/AFP/Getty Images)
Prince George's Christening
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge talk to Queen Elizabeth II (R) as they arrive, holding their son Prince George, at Chapel Royal in St James's Palace, ahead of the christening of the three month-old Prince George of Cambridge by the Archbishop of Canterbury on October 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool /Getty Images)
Prince George's Christening
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge carries her son Prince George Of Cambridge alongside the Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, following his christening at the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace, ahead of the christening of the three month-old Prince George of Cambridge by the Archbishop of Canterbury on October 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool /Getty Images)
Prince George's Christening
Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, speak with Queen Elizabeth II as they hold their son Prince George of Cambridge at Chapel Royal in St James's Palace in central London on October 23, 2013, upon arrival for the christening of the three month-old prince. Prince William and his wife Catherine gather close friends and family on Wednesday for the christening of their baby son Prince George, in a low-key ceremony far removed from the global hype surrounding their wedding. AFP PHOTO/POOL/JOHN STILLWELL (Photo credit should read JOHN STILLWELL,ANDREW COWIE/AFP/Getty Images)
Prince George's Christening
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge carries her son Prince George Of Cambridge after his christening at the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace, ahead of the christening of the three month-old Prince George of Cambridge by the Archbishop of Canterbury on October 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool /Getty Images)
Prince George's Christening
Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive with their son Prince George of Cambridge at Chapel Royal in St James's Palace in central London on October 23, 2013, ahead of the christening of the three month-old prince. Prince William and his wife Catherine gather close friends and family on Wednesday for the christening of their baby son Prince George, in a low-key ceremony far removed from the global hype surrounding their wedding. AFP PHOTO/POOL/JOHN STILLWELL (Photo credit should read JOHN STILLWELL/AFP/Getty Images)
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge With Their Son Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge In Bucklebury
BUCKLEBURY, BERKSHIRE - AUGUST 2013: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO SALES) In this handout image provided by Kensington Palace, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge pose for a photograph with their son, Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, surrounded by Lupo, the couple's cocker spaniel, and Tilly the retriever (a Middleton family pet) in the garden of the Middleton family home in August 2013 in Bucklebury, Berkshire. (Photo by Michael Middleton - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
FILE - In this July 23, 2013 photo, Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge pose with the Prince of Cambridge outside St. Mary's Hospital in London where the Duchess gave birth on Monday, July 22. Princess Diana wore a caftan-like outfit that hid the post-childbirth tummy bump when William was born. In contrast, the former Kate Middleton, in her first public appearance after giving birth, wore a dress that did not camouflage her belly, and many women are applauding her choice. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
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Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge plants a tree during a visit to The Treehouse in Ipswich, eastern England, on March 19, 2012. The Duchess of Cambridge visited to formally opened The Treehouse, a children's hospice service for the counties of Suffolk and Essex. AFP PHOTO / DAVID CRUMP/POOL (Photo credit should read DAVID CRUMP/AFP/Getty Images)
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Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (L) joins in an art class with Abbi Clarke during a visit to The Treehouse in Ipswich, eastern England, on March 19, 2012. The Duchess of Cambridge visited to formally open The Treehouse, a children's hospice service for the counties of Suffolk and Essex. AFP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth/POOL (Photo credit should read KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/AFP/Getty Images)
The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Diamond Jubilee Tour - Day 7
HONIARA, GUADALCANAL ISLAND, SOLOMON ISLANDS - SEPTEMBER 17: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Tuvanipupu Island on their Diamond Jubilee tour of the Far East on September 17, 2012 in Honiara, Guadalcanal Island. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge are on a Diamond Jubilee tour representing the Queen taking in Singapore, Malaysia, the Solomon Islands and Tuvalu. (Photo by Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images)
Prince William and Catherine, the Duches
Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge touch hands at the start of the 2011 Calgary Stampede Parade in Calgary, Alberta on their nine-day tour in Canada July 8, 2011. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge is presented with flowers and a hug by 6-year-old Diamond Marshall on arrival with Prince William at Calgary International Airport in Calgary on July 7, 2011. The Make-a-Wish Foundation arranged for Marshall, a cancer patient, to greet the royal couple. AFP PHOTO / Pool / Todd KOROL (Photo credit should read TODD KOROL/AFP/Getty Images)
The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Canadian Tour - Day 8
CALGARY, AB - JULY 07: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge watch a rodeo demonstration at a Government Reception at the BMO Centre on July 7, 2011 in Calgary, Canada. The newly married Royal Couple are on the eighth day of their first joint overseas tour. The 12 day visit to North America is taking in some of the more remote areas of the country such as Prince Edward Island, Yellowknife and Calgary. The Royal couple started off their tour by joining millions of Canadians in taking part in Canada Day celebrations which mark Canada's 144th Birthday. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Canadian Tour - Day 5
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE - JULY 04: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge rows in a dragon boat across Dalvay lake on July 4, 2011 in Charlottetown, Canada. The newly married Royal Couple are on the fifth day of their first joint overseas tour. The 12 day visit to North America is taking in some of the more remote areas of the country such as Prince Edward Island, Yellowknife and Calgary. The Royal couple started off their tour by joining millions of Canadians in taking part in Canada Day celebrations which mark Canada's 144th Birthday. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge North American Royal Visit - Day 3
MONTREAL, CANADA - JULY 2: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge takes part in a cooking workshop at the Institut De Tourisme et D'hotellerie Du Quebec on July 2, 2011 in Montreal, Canada. The newly married Royal Couple are on the third day of their first joint overseas tour. The 12 day visit to North America will take in some of the more remote areas of the country such as Prince Edward Island, Yellowknife and Calgary. The Royal couple started off their tour by joining millions of Canadians in taking part in Canada Day celebrations which mark Canada's 144th Birthday. (Photo by David Rose - Pool/Getty Images)
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Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, looks at the headstones during her visit to the Kranji Memorial Cemetery in Singapore on September 13, 2012. Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine arrived in Singapore on September 11 to kick off a nine-day Southeast Asian and Pacific tour marking Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. The Kranji Memorial Cemetery is a WWII memorial and final resting place for allied forces who perished there. AFP PHOTO / ROSLAN RAHMAN (Photo credit should read ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP/GettyImages)
The Duchess Of Cambridge Attends The National Review Of The Queen's Scouts At Windsor Castle
WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 21: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge stands with Chief Scout Bear Grylls (R) as she watches a march past of several hundred scouts as she attends a national celebration for scouts who have achieved their Queen's Scout Awards at Windsor Castle on April 21, 2013. (Photo by Ben Gurr - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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Kate at a cub scouts training session on March 22, 2013, in Newby Bridge, Cumbria.
Trooping The Colour
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour ceremony at the Horse Guards Parade on June 16, 2012 in London, England. The annual ceremony, made up of more than 600 guardsmen and cavalry, is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. The parade marked the official birthday of the Sovereign, even though the Queen's actual birthday is on April 21st. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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