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Kate Tops Vanity Fair’s Best-Dressed List

07/31/2012 at 12:00 PM ET

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Guess that $55,000 was well worth it! The Duchess of Cambridge tops the Vanity Fair best-dressed list this year, nabbing a spot for the third year in a row.

The magazine lauds Kate’s recognition of British designers — Alexander McQueen, Alice Temperley and Matthew Williamson among them — as well as her ability to mix high- and lower-end styles.

Joining Kate is her brother-in-law, Prince Harry, who makes the list for the first time ever (sadly, Prince William is not named). Rounding out the famous royals is Monaco’s Charlotte Casiraghi, daughter of Princess Caroline.

There’s major Hollywood representation on the roster, as well: newcomer Jessica Chastain also lands atop the list, joined by Diane Kruger (making it for a second time), Fan Bingbing, plus Colin Firth and his eco-conscious wife, Livia. Jay-Z and Alicia Keys represent the music world, while New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz earn props for their off-field looks.

Matt Lauer, Alice + Olivia’s Stacey Bendet and designer Stella McCartney are also applauded for their senses of style. The September 2012 issue of Vanity Fair hits newsstands nationwide on Aug. 7; to see the full list, click here. Tell us: Do you think Kate deserves top honors? Which other celebrities would you put on the best-dressed list?

–Kate Hogan

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SPIKE on July 31st, 2012

I THINK WITH $55000 FASHION BUDGET ONLY. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRESS UGLY : )

Ellen on July 31st, 2012

Wow, I never noticed what a long neck she has.

Fairminded on July 31st, 2012

That snide remark about the $55,000 is really a cheap shot. The Duchess is KNOWN for buying ready-to-wear clothing and recycling her outfits every chance she gets. Yes, she wears designer clothes as well; and every time she does, UK style businesses get a shot in the arm. About her neck: I’m thinking massive photoshopping, as I’ve never seen another photo with a giraffe neck before.

Sherron on July 31st, 2012

She is very beautiful inside and out!

Susan Albert on July 31st, 2012

It is very annoying to me that every time Kate is written about, she is referred to as Kate Middelton.
She is not Kate Middleton anymore. She is the Dutchess of Cambridge, and should be referred to as that. It is also not rite for the magazines to put a price on some of the clothes she wears. Kate is not like that at all. She is so down to earth and genuine.

Tiffany on July 31st, 2012

If she is down to earth as you say then I am sure she does not mind being called Kate Middleton instead of her title. You pretty much contradicted yourself there.

MOMOF1 on July 31st, 2012

I absolutely agree I love Kate and the way she mix matches her outfits! She is absolutely gorgeous! And has a handsome husband! Yes they need to show her respect and call her by her right name!!!

nikki on July 31st, 2012

With respect to her budget $55,000 is not a lot of money considering what most celebs spend on one pair of shoes. She should get more.IJS!!!

Emily on July 31st, 2012

Did she even take his last name? Is she still Kate Middleton (a.k.a. the Duchess of Cambridge) or is she Kate/Catherine Mountbatten-Windsor?

Elizabeth on July 31st, 2012

$55k is NOTHING! Most of our first lady’s have spent far more than that.

Lori on July 31st, 2012

Tiffany, I’m sure she doesn’t mind being called Kate, but its the “Middleton” part that is wrong. She is a married woman and did not keep her maiden name.

fanofboardwalkempire on July 31st, 2012

The Duchess always looks impeccable and elegant and does it by mixing high end designer pieces with lower end priced clothing- that is inspirational to all of us on a budget for sure- Way to go Kate!

Lizzie on July 31st, 2012

Duchess CATHERINE IS simply BEAUTIFUL, CHARMING, FULL OF CLASS~~~OUTWARDLY and more importantly,
INWARDLY!!!! May she & William enjoy a life full of HEALTH, JOY, LAUGHTER, CHILDREN and SERENITY!!
:D to Lupo~~~GOD spelled backwards is: _ _ _ !!

kelly on July 31st, 2012

Williams last name isn’t Windsor it’s Wales. He is from the House of Windsor.

j on July 31st, 2012

55000 is not much for a celebrity…however…the princess probably has designers sending her clothes for free. I would if I was a designer. What better way for a designer to advertise their clothes.
The princess is one of a kind and a great role model to young girls.

Eileen on July 31st, 2012

Kelly, Prince Williams surname is Mountbatten-Windsor……if you don’t believe me google it.

Eileen on July 31st, 2012

Kelly also he is Prince of Wales.

Audrey on July 31st, 2012

This woman always looks so well put together. She is beautiful, petite, perfect hair. If Princess Dianna was alive today she would be so proud of Kate as a daughter-in-law. I bet they would be great friends.

Maria Dulaney on July 31st, 2012

the Dutchess of Cambridge (Kate) Is one who influences fashion. It is clear that she wears the outfits because she likes it, and she looks wonderful!

JVL on July 31st, 2012

$55,000 budget? Hardly. That’s the allowance she gets from the Prince of Wales’s accounts as an official member of his family, but that’s NOT the only money she gets to spend clothes on! She is from a wealthy family and I am willing to be she gets an annual allowance from them as well as money from Prince William who is hardly a pauper and this year inherited funds from his late mother’s estate.

Steve G. on August 1st, 2012

The Dutchess of Cambridge is a very beautiful and very classy woman — whose dress, posture, self confidence and overall demeanor all come together to make her look great in anything she wears. Her age compared with, for example, Diana who was very young also gives Kate a maturity in her look that adds to her overall appearance.

MMH on August 1st, 2012

At J – The Duchess doesn’t accept free clothes. A spokesman for the couple adds that the Duchess “has a policy not to accept any free offers of clothing.”

Mary on August 1st, 2012

She always dresses modestly – good examples to young girls and girls her age.

sharon on August 1st, 2012

once again you made a mistake the dress was 55.00 not 55,000.00…….

cary on August 1st, 2012

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BB on August 1st, 2012

she is stunning, that is all i have to say!

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