Kate Middleton’s 12 Best Fashion Moments of All Time (2 of 7)
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November 2010
For her engagement announcement with Prince William, she wore a dark blue Issa wrap dress. This was the dress that began a movement, and officially marked the beginning of what is now known as the “Kate effect.” This phenomenon ensured that everything Kate wore would be copied and immediately fly off the racks.
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April 2011
While everyone was impressed with her engagement dress, Kate one upped herself with her wedding dress. She wore a masterpiece created by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen that totalled a whopping $434,000 to make. It featured silk ivory tulle, a beautiful silhouette, and handmade lace. The 8-foot train was the icing on the cake.