The Princess of Wales's style has aged like a fine wine. Her fashion choices are fun to follow because she's evolved in certain areas but has remained remarkably consistent in others. For instance, she's leaned on A-line dresses, knee-high Penelope Chilvers boots, pointy-toe pumps, coat dresses, and plaid blazers for the entirety of her public life in the royal family. However, over the years, she's also acquired new-to-her staples like wide-leg trousers, kick-flare jeans, and pantsuits.
A quick look back at old photos makes it clear that Kate Middleton has quietly retired a handful of once-beloved items as her style has matured. For example, Middleton has phased out zip-up block-heel booties, opting instead for lace-up combat boots when wearing skinny pants. She’s also sworn off Ugg boots, but that's to be expected now that she's next in line to be queen! Keep scrolling to revisit the boot trend everyone's favorite royal no longer wears.
No Longer Wears: Zip-Up Block-Heel Booties
Replaced Them With: Lace-Up Combat Boots
Shop the Princess of Wales's Current Favorite Style
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I Want to Look Classic and Expensive in 2025, so I'm Wearing My Jeans and Boots Like This, This, and ThisTake out a notepad and a pencil.
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Kate Middleton Just Abandoned Her Signature Nude Heels for This Decadent Shoe Color TrendApproved by royalty.
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I'm a Senior Shopping Editor—These Undeniably Chic Abercrombie Finds Have My Full AttentionNo, seriously.
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Forget Trendy Shoes—This Is the "Boring" Style Everyone Is Wearing With Straight-Leg JeansYou're next.
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Fashion Girls Ditched All Other Ankle-Boot Trends for This One Specific Rich-Looking StyleAnd here's how to wear it.
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Heads Up: Gigi Hadid Is Trying to Make This "Dated" Winter Boot Trend a Thing AgainYou're going to be upset that you got rid of your old pair.
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Reminder: This Is the Only Winter Shoe Trend That Doesn't Look Odd With Bare LegsCool girl approved.
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My Mom Is 56, and I'm 22—29 Chic Zara Finds We're Loving RNSee the rich-looking pieces inside.
