Kate Middleton Stuns in Jenny Packham Gown and Jimmy Choo Vamp Heels at James Bond Spectre Premiere

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At the 2015 world premiere of the James Bond film Spectre, Kate Middleton showcased one of her more daring fashion choices — at least by royal standards — while walking the red carpet alongside Prince William and Prince Harry.

Known for her elegant, often modest style, the Duchess of Cambridge surprised fashion watchers by pairing a sheer Jenny Packham gown with glittering Jimmy Choo “Vamp” platform heels, effortlessly blending regal sophistication with a touch of red-carpet glamour.

Kate Middleton wears her hair in an updo for the world premiere of "James Bond: Spectre" held October 26, 2015, in LondonKate Middleton wears her hair in an updo for the world premiere of “James Bond: Spectre” on October 26, 2015, in London (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)

The Duchess may look all covered up at first glance, but a closer look reveals that her dress is pretty sheer. It was lined with a halter at the front, but that’s it. The back of the dress was bare, and Kate went sans-bra for the evening.

Kate Middleton stuns in a flowing ice-blue Jenny Packham gown with a crystal-embellished waist and matching clutch while attending the Spectre premiere red carpetKate Middleton stuns in a flowing ice-blue Jenny Packham gown with a crystal-embellished waist and matching clutch while attending the Spectre premiere red carpet

Kate’s dress and coordinating clutch are from Jenny Packham, her go-to designer. Adding to the elegance, the Duchess paired the look with Robinson Pelham jewelry and glittery silver Jimmy Choo “Vamp” platform heels. This further elongated her statuesque 5ft 8¾ (174.6 cm) frame and added extra height for the red carpet.

Kate Middleton completes her red carpet look with sparkling silver Jimmy Choo "Vamp" platform sandals, featuring crisscross straps and sky-high stiletto heels that add glamorous heightKate Middleton completes her red carpet look with sparkling silver Jimmy Choo “Vamp” platform sandals, featuring crisscross straps and sky-high stiletto heels that add glamorous height

The sheer back of Kate Middleton’s Jenny Packham gown reveals delicate pleating and subtle skin-baring elegance, accented by a crystal-embellished waistband for a refined red carpet statementThe sheer back of Kate Middleton’s Jenny Packham gown reveals delicate pleating and subtle skin-baring elegance, accented by a crystal-embellished waistband for a refined red carpet statement

Kate Middleton coordinates her sparkly Jenny Packham clutch with the belt detailing on her dressKate Middleton coordinates her sparkly Jenny Packham clutch with the belt detailing on her dress

Kate’s footwear pick for the premiere is already sold out, but you can check out similar heels from Jimmy Choo at Mytheresa and Nordstrom.

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Just hours after dazzling at the Spectre premiere, Kate continued her stylish appearances with another elegant look during a charity engagement in London.

Kate Middleton Shines in Tabitha Webb Dress and Jimmy Choo Pumps at The Charities Forum

Having a second child hasn’t kept Kate Middleton from her duchess duties. After meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and actor Jackie Chan, Duchess Catherine stepped out with her husband to support The Charities Forum in Piccadilly, London.

Founded in 2006, the innovative initiative draws together all the charities with which they are involved and promotes collaboration between different organizations

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, support the Charities ForumThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and his wife Kate, support the Charities Forum in London on October 26, 2015 (Credit: WENN)

Kate exuded her signature elegance, donning a knee-length dress by UK designer Tabitha Webb, perfectly complemented by her chic choice of Jimmy Choo “Aimee” pumps.

Kate Middleton stuns in a vibrant blue Tabitha Webb dress, paired elegantly with classic black Jimmy Choo “Aimee” pumps, while attending The Charities Forum in LondonKate Middleton stuns in a vibrant blue Tabitha Webb dress, paired elegantly with classic black Jimmy Choo “Aimee” pumps while attending The Charities Forum in London (Credit: WENN)

We also spotted this pair of Choos on her while pregnant with her baby number two. She gave birth to her second child, Princess Charlotte, on May 2, 2015.

Kate Middleton’s black Jimmy Choo “Aimee” pumps added the perfect height boost to her elegant ensemble at The Charities Forum in LondonKate Middleton’s black Jimmy Choo “Aimee” pumps added the perfect height boost to her elegant ensemble at The Charities Forum in London (Credit: WENN)

Unsurprisingly, the printed dress saw a surge in orders soon after Her Highness debuted the designer’s creation.

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