Kate Middleton's Perfect Dress-and-Tights Outfit Combo

Kate Middleton has been on a serious outfit streak this past week, as she continues to impress us with her always put-together, chic maternity looks. Yesterday, the Duchess of Cambridge showed off her baby bump in a stunning lace dress by Diane von Furstenberg. And just today, she stepped out for the Place2Be School Leaders Forum in a more casual look, consisting of a plum tunic dress, black tights, and black suede pumps.

It wasn't only the color of her dress we were so fond us, but also the simple styling trick Middleton used to instantly elevate black tights: pair them with shoes of the same dark hue. The result? A casual-chic look that's perfect for fall. So next time you decide to wear a pair of tights, use Middleton's styling trick and pick out shoes of the same color to instantly elongate your legs.

Scroll down to see Kate Middleton's latest maternity look at the Place2Be School Leaders Forum.

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On Kate Middleton: Goat Eloise Tunic Dress ($640); Mappin & Webb Diamond Carriage Earrings ($4192); Tod's black suede pumps

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Eva Thomas is a senior editor at InStyle, with nearly 10 years of experience as a fashion journalist. She has worked in fast-paced newsrooms, covering everything from the latest fashion trends to notable beauty launches. When she's not experimenting with bold fashion trends, trying on clothes for her Nordstrom fitting room series, sharing style hacks, or testing new skin care devices, she’s busy tracking down the best celebrity looks, interviewing trend and beauty experts, or texting her mom about her favorite new products. Eva’s conversational writing style makes her a go-to for fun, informative advice—think of her as your in-the-know BFF who’s always ready to share her expertise on all things fashion, beauty, and celebrity.