Kate Middleton’s High-Low Fashion Mastery at ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ Premiere

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Here’s why everyone loves Kate Middleton: She doesn’t try hard to be beautiful; she just is!

While many Hollywood celebrities opt for expensive jewelry at red carpet events, the Duchess of Cambridge confidently wears budget-friendly pieces repeatedly.

Kate Middleton stuns in a Roland Mouret Lombard dress, drawing inspiration from Carole LombardKate Middleton stuns in a Roland Mouret Lombard dress, drawing inspiration from Carole Lombard (Credit: WENN)

Kate recently attended the London premiere of ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ with Prince William.

The lovely princess came out in a recycled Roland Mouret dress she first wore in 2012. She coordinated it with an affordable Zara necklace.

Kate Middleton and Prince William attend the 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' premiere in LondonKate Middleton and Prince William attend the ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ premiere in London on December 5, 2013 (Credit: WENN)

It might be hard to believe that any member of the royal family could and would settle for such a simple accessory, but Kate seems to be a breath of fresh air, and as always, she effortlessly pulled off the look.

She has mastered the art of mixing high and low fashion!

Kate Middleton sparkles with an affordable Zara bead necklaceKate Middleton sparkles with an affordable Zara bead necklace (Credit: WENN)

Kate’s statement crystal necklace added sparkle to her sophisticated designer gown, and despite its cheap price tag, the jewelry looked like a thousand bucks on her.