Kate Middleton Hits 'War Horse' Premiere In Black Lace Gown (PHOTOS)

Kate Middleton wore many dresses in 2011, but the most famous was her long-sleeved lace wedding gown viewed by millions worldwide.

The second most-famous might have been the navy lace sheath by Erdem, worn at the start of Catherine and William's royal tour through Canada and California.

It seems that those two dresses scored such high marks that Kate's taken the lacy style for a third go-round. On the eve of her 30th birthday, she and Prince William walked the red carpet at today's "War Horse" premiere in London, with the duchess wearing a black gown designed by a Pippa Middleton favorite, Alice Temperley.

Similar to her wedding gown and Erdem dress, the Temperley frock had sheer sleeves and a lined bodice, as well as 3/4 length sleeves and a sexy v-neck. With flattering seams running horizontally and vertically across the dress, Kate's gown highlighted her slender figure -- and distinct lack of baby bump, for those keeping track.

Also in the spirit of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," the duchess wore her enviable tresses (recently named the most coveted celebrity hair style) long and loose. On the accessories front, she sported diamond drop earrings, a diamond bracelet and a simple black clutch.

There was also a fancy umbrella involved, carried by doting husband Prince William (who, for the record, wore his typical large-lapel tuxedo).

The Temperley dress is a far sexier style than Catherine's worn in the past -- if her lavender Alexander McQueen dress from the royal tour said "princess," this dress screams "on-screen siren."

And we're definitely liking it.

Check out the Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge on the red carpet -- do you dig Kate's new look?

Comments

[Zaida Adams]

06:48 PM on 01/25/2012

So loving this dress, classy and romantic.

[Kendra Rachelle Kane]

05:35 PM on 01/23/2012

look at the 9th pic. She is pregnant!

[deven61]

05:49 PM on 01/10/2012

Stunningly beautiful young woman....she could wear sewn together grocery bags and still look fantasic....my heart skips whenever I see her incredible face...

[vinteasel]

01:36 PM on 01/11/2012

I have to agree with you. She is just a strikingly gorgeous gal, and they make an equally smart pair.

[Optiflex]

03:46 PM on 01/10/2012

If anybody but a celebrity did this the public outcry would be deafening. You'd have 10,000 occupiers outside the hospital. But since it's a pair of their gods?

[lenuk]

07:23 PM on 01/10/2012

Run that past me again -- especially that part about '10,000 occupiers outside the hospital'.

[Candw1]

11:55 AM on 01/10/2012

What a fantastic couple. They are both filled with class, good looks and grace. They are pure magic.

[1JMO]

08:08 AM on 01/10/2012

Too bad she didn't have those lovely Kardashian shoes......(yeah like that's EVER gonna happen)

[june53]

12:53 AM on 01/10/2012

Happy Birthday, Duchess & you look smashing in the black lace dress you
wore to the "War Horse" premiere. You are a stunner and a class act.

[Lady Saera]

12:42 AM on 01/10/2012

Oh I really love this dress, and of course the Princess is gorgeous in it.

[dmoongo]

04:20 PM on 01/09/2012

Is it okay to call a princess a "hottie"? Right or wrong, she is.

[goosie29]

03:37 PM on 01/09/2012

Ho hum

[skyeagle]

03:35 PM on 01/09/2012

Class, pure class. Congratulations Prince William on a wonderful choice of a Lady!

[Catsinthecradle]

03:26 PM on 01/09/2012

HP: Her name is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Not Kate Middleton.

[lenuk]

07:18 PM on 01/09/2012

Indeed. It's about time that they showed Princess Katie some respect.

[Sunflo]

01:22 AM on 01/10/2012

:)

[june53]

12:56 AM on 01/10/2012

Amen & in America, she'd be called Mrs. Catherine Windsor (Duchess of Cambridge).
She is still a "Princess" but a royal is referred to by their most senior title conferred by
the Queen. Got it, America and the moderators of HuffPost.

[Catsinthecradle]

03:22 PM on 01/09/2012

Her name is no longer Kate Middleton! I wish the HP would stop calling her by her former name. Anyway, as lovely as the dress is it's not one of my favorites. And, as lovely as Catherine is, she needs to gain a bit of weight. There is such a thing as being too thin and she is at that point. However, can anyone believe that in a little less than four months, William and Catherine will celebrate their first wedding anniversary!

[levelin58]

02:55 PM on 01/09/2012

Lovely, lace done very lady-like and tastefully. I wish them both well.

[Catsinthecradle]

03:36 PM on 01/09/2012

You wish both Catherine and her dress well? Oh wait, you mean Catherine and William, I assume.

[rudyhome]

01:56 PM on 01/09/2012

How refreshingly stunning. Appears to be a perfect couple. Absolutely charming.