8 Times Kate Middleton Dared to Wear a Sheer Dress

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Kate Middleton is the epitome of elegance, but that doesn't mean she hasn't taken a few fashion risks here and there. Many of the Duchess of Cambridge's royalty-appropriate outfits have sheer details that have definitely turned heads. Her key to choosing palace-worthy looks is sticking to dresses with sheer elements rather than going all-out with the trend. Translation: She chooses dresses with a transparent back or see-through sleeves. (Don't expect to see the naked dress trend in Kensington Palace anytime soon.)

One of her most daring looks, for instance, was a black Temperley London number with cutout sheer sleeves that showed strategic hints of skin. For a red carpet event recently, she also wore an ethereal Jenny Packham gown that featured floaty sheer sleeves and a beautiful gossamer back. Scroll down to see how she's worn hints of sheer details and to shop the trend for yourself. 

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On Kate Middleton: Hobbs top; Jenny Packham skirt

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On Kate Middleton: Jenny Packham dress

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On Kate Middleton: Temperley London dress

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On Kate Middleton: Saloni dress

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On Kate Middleton: Jenny Packham dress

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On Kate Middleton: Jenny Packham dress

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On Kate Middleton: Jenny Packham dress

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Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern over 13 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of Associate Director of Fashion News (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible. Outside of work, she loves tennis, classic rock, traveling, and smothering her dog with affection.