Happy Birthday, Kate Middleton: 10 times the Duchess gave winter fashion goals with her elegant sartorial choices

If Kate Middleton's style statement needs to be described in one word, then it would be elegant. Be it flowy summer dresses or monotone winter outfits, the Duchess of Cambridge knows how to make heads turn every time she steps out. On the occasion of her birthday on January 9, let's take some winter fashion inspiration from the royal beauty.

Middleton in a dark green overcoat teamed with black stockings and gloves is a sight to behold. Classic and elegant! (Source: Instagram)

Middleton looks beautiful in a light blue midi dress that she has styled with a matching overcoat. We love the touch of the fascinator. (Source: File Photo)

Clad in a red skirt teamed with a matching peplum coat and a black high-neck sweater, Middleton made for a pretty picture. (Source: File Photo)

During the Christmas morning service at Sandringham Church, Middleton chose a dark red overcoat teamed with a matching fascinator and heels. (Instagram: kensingtonroyal)

The Duchess of Cambridge looked lovely in a blue, collar neckline overcoat teamed with dark-hued heels. (Source: File Photo)

While attending an event with the Queen, Middleton chose an emerald green skirt and peplem blazer combo that was accessorised with a black belt and heels. (Source: Instagram)

The Duchess was seen attending an event with Prince William dressed in a dark-hued overcoat, black stockings and boots. (Source: File Photo)

Wearing a purple mini skirt and a peplum coat with black stocking, the Duchess rounded off her look with statement earrings. (Source: File Photo)

Middleton looked effortlessly chic in a pleat-detailed cornflower blue coat by Alexander McQueen with navy-blue pump heels and a matching clutch. (Instagram: kensingtonroyal)

Wearing a black dress and a matching overcoat along with a hat, the Duchess looked classy. (Instagram: kensingtonroyal)