Royals

Royal wardrobe recyclers

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge is known for her style and wearing the same outfit more than once.

While she has come under fire for recycling her outfits, it turns out she isnt the only royal doing it.

Most of us imagine the royal family wardrobes filled with one-off pieces so it’s refreshing to know that like us, they too like to recycle their favourite outfits.

We could all learn a thing from these fashion savvy royals who not only recycle their outfits but make them look new again by mixing and matching pieces and accessorising.

Take some tips from the royals on how to refresh your outfit with a new hat, jacket or accessories.

Check out the famous royals who recycle their outfits.

May 2012: The Duchess of Cambridge in a stunning pink, pleated dress.

May 2012: 11 days later, Kate transforms her outfit with a woven hat and pearl earrings.

October 2008: Sarah Ferguson wearing a velvet dress to the Children in Crisis Gala dinner.

January 2010: Two years later in the same dress at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards.

March 2006: Kate rocks a full-length pocketed coat with boots and a Russian fur hat.

February 2011: Five years later she re-invents the same coat by cutting it above the knees.

May 2012: Princess Charlene of Monaco posing in a stunning blue ensemble.

July 2012: She added a tan clutch but this elegant number doesn’t need jazzing up.

March 2012: Want to wear the same outfit twice in three months? Do what Kate does…

June 2012: Add a stylish fascinator, change your high-heels and the make-over is complete.

January 2011: Princess Beatrice of York loves to work-in her favourite purple jacket.

June 2011: It looks completely different with her lace dress and sparkling clutch.

July 2012: Kate looks gorgeous in this bright blue dress and long hoop chain.

August 2012: Throw over a tailored navy jacket and she has a new look.

July 2007: Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall celebrating her 60th with Prince Charles.

July 2008: Exactly a year later she emerges in the same outfit.

January 2012: The Duchess in a stunning black lace gown at the War Horse film premiere.

November 2012: How did she change up this formal gown? She added a striking red clutch.

April 2011: Lady Helen Taylor attending Prince William and Catherine’s royal wedding.

June 2011: Two months later and she’s ditched the jacket and some pearls.

June 2011: This darling knitted sailor dress was too dear for Catherine to part with.

July 2012: So a year later she whipped it out, added a clutch and let down her hair.

May 2008: Princess Anne finds comfort in the warmth of her favourite winter jacket.

March 2011: The hat and pants have changed over time but the coats a keeper.

June 2011: Now this is one sassy Duchess, watch her transform this outfit three times.

July 2011: She’s removed the jacket and thrown on some strappy heels.

Jun 2012: The jacket goes back on with a new fascinator and she has look number three.

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