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Kate Middleton just broke all style rules with her startlingly chic fedora

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Kate Middleton wears the Hicks & Brown Suffolk Fedora in Navy (Credit: Getty)
Kate Middleton wears the Hicks & Brown Suffolk Fedora in Navy (Credit: Getty)

Once reserved exclusively for dads vacationing in the Bahamas and Indiana Jones, fedoras haven’t exactly been a hit with the fashion-forward crowd in decades. That is, until now.

In arguably her riskiest sartorial choice of all time, Kate Middleton stepped out in a fedora that’s making us question everything we know about the style. In her first appearance of 2020, Kate wore the controversial hat that everybody loves to hate, and — dare we say — she made it look good.

Kate Middleton wears the Hicks & Brown Suffolk Fedora in Navy (Credit: Getty)
Kate Middleton wears the Hicks & Brown Suffolk Fedora in Navy (Credit: Getty)

This isn’t your dad’s fedora. It’s made with wool and a pheasant feather wrap, plus boasts a slightly wider brim than the one you’re used to seeing on guys who depend on their hats for hairline-hiding purposes, Kate’s topper looks undeniably chic. Paired with a dappled Roksanda coat in her favorite silhouette, she kept it classic with the rest of her look.

Kate Middleton wears the Hicks & Brown Suffolk Fedora in Navy (Credit: Getty)
Kate Middleton wears the Hicks & Brown Suffolk Fedora in Navy (Credit: Getty)

Like most things that Kate wears, the fedora from classic English millinery Hick & Brown has sold out and is now available for preorder with delivery in February.

Shop it: The Suffolk Fedora in Navy (£95, roughly $125) hicksandbrown.com

If you’re not willing to wait or shill out $125, scroll to get the look for less.

San Diego Hat Company Felt Fedora Hat

This hat is a close dupe for Kate's wool style. (Photo: Zappos)
This hat is a close dupe for Kate's wool style. (Photo: Zappos)

With a medium brim in luxurious 100 percent wool, this fedora is just like the style the Duchess wore. Its high crown gives it a portly look fit for royalty.

Shop it: San Diego Hat Company Felt Fedora Hat, $50 (was $56), zappos.com

Urban Outfitters Flat Brim Felt Fedora Hat

This hat makes any outfit instantly ten times cooler. (Credit: Urban Outfitters)
This hat makes any outfit instantly ten times cooler. (Credit: Urban Outfitters)

At just $44, this affordable hat is 100 percent wool and in a color that makes it look far more expensive than its price tag.

Shop it: Urban Outfitters Flat Brim Felt Fedora Hat, $44, urbanoutfitters.com

Lack of Color the Mack Wool Fedora

Having a bad hair day? No one has to know, thanks to this chic fedora. (Credit: Lack of Color)
Having a bad hair day? No one has to know, thanks to this chic fedora. (Credit: Lack of Color)

In a light heathered grey with a beige leather band, this classic hat is easy to wear, plus looks shockingly stylish no matter what you choose to pair it with.

Shop it: Lack of Color the Mack Wool Fedora, $99, bloomingdales.com

Gigi Pip Monroe Fedora

This timeless fedora looks great on anyone. (Credit: Anthropologie)
This timeless fedora looks great on anyone. (Credit: Anthropologie)

This deep black style features an elegant grosgrain ribbon trim and gives any outfit a hint of effortless glamor.

Shop it: Gigi Pip Monroe Fedora, $112, anthropologie.com

Brixton Messer Medium Brim Felt Fedora Hat

Throw this on, and instantly look like a movie star. (Credit: Amazon)
Throw this on, and instantly look like a movie star. (Credit: Amazon)

This best-selling hat is available in six perfect neutral tones and is elegantly finished with a leather band.

Shop it: Brixton Messer Medium Brim Felt Fedora Hat in Moon Grey, starting at $38, amazon.com

Noake Faye Brushed Wool Fedora

This feminine hats lends a feminine touch to any outfit. (Photo: Nordstrom)
This feminine hats lends a feminine touch to any outfit. (Photo: Nordstrom)

A more feminine take on the trend, this fedora in lilac wool is brushed to a soft finish.

Shop it: Noake Faye Brushed Wool Fedora, $79, nordstrom.com

Anthropologie Amelia Fedora

The perfect travel-ready fedora. (Credit: Anthropologie)
The perfect travel-ready fedora. (Credit: Anthropologie)

Affordable and practical, this fedora in marled moss wool can be packed into your suitcase without losing its shape.

Shop it: Anthropologie Amelia Fedora ($40) anthropologie.com

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