Kate Middleton Debuts Shorter Hair, Recycles a Chic Peplum Outfit Alongside Prince William

England's royal couple attends charity in London

By Samantha Schnurr Dec 09, 2015 2:19 PMTags
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Kate Middleton is on a fashion roll. 

The 33-year-old royal mom of two arrived at the ICAP 23rd annual Charity Day in London Wednesday alongside her husband Prince William. 

While the focus of the event was to raise money and aid those less fortunate, we couldn't help but focus on the brunette beauty's chic ensemble—not that we're ever surprised by her outstanding wardrobe. 

Duchess Kate stepped out in a tailored teal shift dress with a matching belted peplum jacket on top. Accessorized with a black suede clutch, Middleton finished off her outfit with a simple pair of matching black suede pumps.

As for the cherry on top, it seems Duchess Kate has chopped some length off her signature chestnut tresses and got a bouncy blowout after debuting side bangs in September. 

READ: Kate Middleton wear's Princess Diana's famous tiara

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Though, if memory serves us correctly, we've seen this look before on the royal beauty. In fact, she rocked this exact outfit years ago in 2012, except she embellished the look with a black hat and black gold-plated suede belt at the time.  

This is not the first time Middleton has recycled an outfit. She's reused several ensembles in the same week, which makes her even more lovable because it's a reminder that she's really just like us—except she has a key to the crown jewels. 

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Middleton looked stunning during her public outing despite a late night Tuesday attending the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace.

Duchess Kate turned heads while wearing a stunning pearl and diamond arched tiara.

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While the piece of jewelry was a masterpiece on its own, the fact that it previously belonged to Princess Diana made it all the more magical. 

Queen Elizabeth II gave the Lover's Knot tiara to Diana as a gift on her wedding day to Prince Charles. It hadn't been worn in public since 1997, the same year Diana was tragically killed in a car crash.