Duchess Of Cambridge's 'Glossy' Maternity Style Wins Praise From Fashion Editors And Style Bloggers

The Duchess Of Cambridge's 'Glossy' Maternity Style Wins Praise From Fashion Editors And Style Bloggers
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The Duchess of Cambridge's maternity style has won praise from fashion editors and style bloggers.

Angela Kennedy, Good Housekeeping magazine's fashion editor at large, said Kate's look was all about "the cut, the colour and the coat" andshe had stayed true to her love of tailoring in her second pregnancy.

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She added: "I think it's fabulous that she's hasn't followed the trend of flaunting her bump in a body con way. She's glossy and glamorous and proud of her bump but she doesn't flaunt it. It's very elegant.

"She's quintessentially British and the tailored feel is what Kate really is about and she hasn't diversified from that while pregnant."

The Duchess has stuck with styles that have worked well for her throughout this pregnancy, according to Kennedy.

"She's really grown into it more this time around and she knows the power of a good colour and a good cut. It's all about the cut, the colour and the coat," Kennedy said.

"We haven't seen her wear anything unusual or out of character. We can imagine the Duchess wearing every dress or coat again after her pregnancy."

Kate's fuchsia pink Mulberry coat, which she wore on her last official engagement before her due date, was hailed by Kennedy as one of the key pieces from her maternity wardrobe.

"It was powerful and strong and it's a look that really suits her," she said.

Carly Wood, founder of KateMiddletonStyle.org blog, also thought that the Mulberry coat - which costs £1,500 - was one of Kate's best pregnancy looks.

"We don't often get to see her in bright, vibrant pinks. The colour suits her wonderfully," Wood said.

Wood, 29, from York, also praised Kate's navy blue Beulah London Chiara coat, which she wore in March while eight months pregnant.

"The all-navy outfit worn at St. Paul's Cathedral for the Afghanistan Service of Commemoration was a huge hit with style fans. Kate looked so elegant and regal that day," she said.

During a visit to Portsmouth in February, the Duchess sent high-street fashion lovers into a frenzy, as she sported a £99 boat print dress from John Lewis, as part of the Somerset by Alice Temperley range.

"Because it was a non-maternity piece, an affordable price and easy-to-wear, it sold out quickly and was very popular with fans," Wood said.

Once again, Kate has been turning to her failsafe brands ASOS Maternity and Seraphine Maternity.

Her favourite pre-pregnancy designers are also getting a look in, such as Hobbs, Jaeger, MaxMara, Erdem and Alexander McQueen.

Wood added: "I don't think her style has changed considerably between both pregnancies. In fact, we saw her wear a couple of things twice - a Dalmatian print coat by Hobbs London, a baby pink coat from Alexander McQueen, just to name a few."

See more of Kate's greatest maternity style moments in the gallery below:

Duchess Of Cambridge's Maternity Fashion
ASOS Maternity Exclusive Wrap Skater Dress in Spot Print with 3/4 Sleeve, £35(01 of13)
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Kate caused an online shopping frenzy when she wore this bargain wrap dress on a visit to the Brookhill Children's Centre in Woolwich, London on March 18, 2015.

Within 30 minutes of her stepping out of her car, it had sold out in all sizes on ASOS, although staff quickly scrambled to make more available.
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Coat by Catherine Walker, bespoke(02 of13)
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This chestnut brown coat was specially made for Kate out of double wool crepe by Chelsea-based designer Catherine Walker.

The Duchess wore the coat while attending the annual St Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks, in Aldershot on March 17, 2015. She marked the occasion by accessorising with a gold Irish Guards Brooch that once belonged to the Queen Mother.

She topped off her outfit with a 'Betty Boop' hat (£245) by the Duchess of Cornwall's favourite milliner, Lock & Co.
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Beulah London's Chiara coat, £650(03 of13)
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Kate wrapped up her bump in this beautiful navy blue trapeze cut coat from Beulah London while attending a service of commemoration to mark the end of combat operations in Afghanistan at St Paul's Cathedral in London on March 13, 2015. (credit:Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images)
Jo Jo Maman Bébé Cream Princess Line Maternity Coat, £69(04 of13)
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Kate popped on this aptly named 'Princess Line' maternity coat while visiting the set of Downton Abbey at Ealing Studios on March 12, 2015. It's a hard life, eh? (credit:Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images)
Hobbs Dalmation Coat Dress, £169(05 of13)
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The Duchess of Cambridge donned an old favourite while visiting Margate, on March 11, 2015. This dotty number is from Hobbs and Kate previously wore it while pregnant with Prince George. (credit:SUZANNE PLUNKETT via Getty Images)
Alexander McQueen coat and dress, bespoke(06 of13)
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The Duchess had a rummage through her wardrobe when looking for just the right outfit to wear to the Commonwealth Observance Service at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2015.

Kate adores Sarah Burton's designs at Alexander McQueen, and she previously wore this soft pink two-piece with pearl buttons to the 2013 Trooping the Colour, while she was pregnant with Prince George.
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Max Mara (Sportmax) Gerbera Wool Coat(07 of13)
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The Duchess of Cambridge opted for a beautiful blue Sportmax coat with oversized collar while visiting the Emma Bridgewater Factory in Stoke on Trent on February 18, 2015. (credit:Samir Hussein via Getty Images)
Seraphine Florrie Floral Print Dress, £99(08 of13)
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Seraphine is making a name for itself as the royal maternity brand of choice as both Kate and Zara Phillips are fans of their designs.

Kate wore this pretty printed number while visiting Cape Hill Children's Centre in Smethwick on February 18, 2015.
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Max Mara Villar coat, £580(09 of13)
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Kate bravely wore this Max Mara white wool coat while painting a mural with children from students from Portsmouth and Isle of Wight schools on February 12, 2015. The coat escaped unscathed you'll be relieved to know! (credit:Samir Hussein via Getty Images)
Somerset by Alice Temperley Boat Print Dress, £99(10 of13)
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Under her white Max Mara coat Kate wore this smart day dress, which is exclusive to John Lewis.

The boat print fabric was a nice nod to the nautical history of her surroundings, especially as she got to try a sailing winch simulator as part of her visit to Portsmouth, on February 12, 2015. Lucky girl.
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Seraphine Natasha Cashmere Blend Coat, £195(11 of13)
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Kate turned to her go-to maternity brand Seraphine for a visit to the Kensington Leisure Centre on January 19, 2015. (credit:Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images)
Hobbs Animal Print Dress, £169(12 of13)
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Kate popped on this smart silk shirt dress from Hobbs (a brand that her sister Pippa also loves) for an event hosted by The Fostering Network to celebrate the work of foster carers on January 16, 2015 in London. (credit:Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images)
Madderson London, Naomi Shift, £450(13 of13)
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Kate wore this navy blue dress with French tweed detailing on the hem and pockets while visiting the Clore Art Room at Barlby Primary School on January 15, 2015, in her role as Royal Patron of The Art Room. (credit:Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images)