4 Outdated Trends Kate Middleton Never Wears Anymore

Everybody's style evolves over the years, and the Princess of Wales is no different. Certain pieces Kate Middleton used to wear all the time have completely disappeared from her wardrobe, replaced with fresher, more modern trends.
For example, she used to wear printed skinny pants frequently, but these days, she's ditched them in favor of wide-leg trousers. Yes, she does still wear skinny jeans, but only for super-casual looks—she doesn't style them with blazers and heels like she used to. Scroll down to see all four outdated trends she never wears and exactly what she's replaced each one with.
1. Patterned Skinny Pants
Replaced With: Wide-Leg Trousers
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2. Shrunken Blazers
Replaced With: Looser-Fitting Longline Blazers
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3. High-Low Hemlines
Replaced With: Midi Dresses
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4. Short Dresses With Ankle Boots
Replaced With: Midi Skirts and Dresses With Knee-High Boots
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