Duchess Kate rocks a crop top in the most elegant way possible

Apr 11th 2016 3:15PM

Royal Visit To India Continues

The Duchess of Cambridge ^[1] is ever our favorite style icon -- and she and her colorful wardrobe ^[2] are continuing to nail it while in tour in India with Prince William. The Duke and Duchess just completed their second day of the tour, and though Kate had one less wardrobe change today, b oth looks were positively stunning.

To start the day, Kate chose Australian designer Emilia Wickstead ^[3] (a favorite of hers) and wore a lovely white day dress with two pockets on the chest. Though it was windy at the somber event she and William attended and Kate's skirt threatened to recreate a Marilyn Monroe moment ^[4], she looked lovely all the sam e.

For the evening in Delhi, Kate changed into an ensemble by British designer Temperley London ^[5].

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends a Garden party celebrating the Queen's 90th birthday on April 11, 2016 in New Delhi, India.

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The Duchess looked stunning at the Garden Party, wearing separates by Temperley London.

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Kate smiles as she meets guests, dressed in a crop top and matching skirt.

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The stylish royals spent the evening of their second day in India celebrating the Queen's birthday.

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Kate wore her hair half-up for the event, pairing the look with art deco earrings.

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A crop top is one trend we never really expected to see on Kate, but we have to say she pulled it off with an elegant flourish.

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Kate's Temperley London ^[6] ensemble retails for about $4,500.

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Prince William and Duchess Kate cut a cake as they attend a party celebrating the Queen's 90th birthday.

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The royals toast the Queen's birthday.

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Using a sword to cut the cake (?!) you can see the distinction of Kate's top and skirt as she helps cut the cake.

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Designer Alice Temperley is known for her intricate embroideries and the look Kate chose for the celebration of the Queen's 90th birthday was perfection -- not to mention cropped. Yes, you read that correctly -- our stylish yet conservative Duchess rocked a crop top (in the most elegant way possible, of course).

The matching Delphia Crop Top ^[7] and Long Delphia Skirt ^[8] (which also come in a pretty pale blue variation ^[9]) looked like a dre ss when paired together, but when Kate turns to greet guests or help William cut the Queen's birthday cake, you can see that it really is two pieces. Who says royals can't rock the latest trends?

Click through above to see Kate's ensemble from head to toe!

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