You HAVE to See These Rare, Vintage Photos of Kate Middleton

Today is Kate Middleton's 33rd birthday, and there is perhaps no better way to celebrate the occasion than looking back at how the Duchess of Cambridge dressed before she nabbed the royal title. The editors over at Huffington Post did a commendable job, digging up old photos of the style icon, and we felt compelled to share.

From hitting a convience store in jeans and a spaghetti strap top way back in 2005 to living it up at a roller disco in 2008, Middleton lived a million sartorial lives before she became a famous style star. Click through the photos below to see what we mean, then head to Huffington Post to see the rest!

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Kate Middleton in 2005

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Kate Middleton in 2007

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Kate Middleton in 2008

Head to Huffington Post to see the rest! What do you think of Kate Middleton's vintage style? Tell us in the comments below!

Meghan Blalock
Managing Editor

Hailing from the heart of the South and cutting her teeth on the mean streets of New York, Meghan has six years of experience covering fashion, style, celebrities, culture, and human behavior. A longtime devotee of rap music, tacos, and generally perfect weather, she is excited to put down roots in Los Angeles. Her top three style staples are a good pair of cutoff shorts, virtually any kind of colorful digi-print, and a solid set of shades.