The Princess of Wales always seems most at home in her favorite country casual clothing, whether it's wearing her decades-old Penelope Chilvers boots or skinny jeans and one of her trusty Barbour jackets. But fans can't deny that evening gown moments—especially when a tiara is involved—are the highlight of any royal year.
Formal occasions are limited these days, especially amid Princess Kate's recovery from cancer. But when she does get to break out the eveningwear, Kate always knocks it out of the park. In the early days of her royal career, the princess kept it a bit more safe, but in recent years, she's gone for elegance and drama, wearing gowns with flowing capes and bold colors.
