All About Kate Middleton's Summer Makeover: 'She Felt Like She Was in a Style Rut'

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“Kate felt like she was in a bit of a style rut and thought she needed a little edge,” a source tells PEOPLE. “She’s consciously worked on getting her look to be a bit younger and more modern, and it’s worked!”

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The insider adds, “She looks amazing, and she is getting lots of compliments about it.”

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Kate has had a helping hand in her bold new look. Natasha Archer, the royal’s longtime assistant and stylist, recently returned to work following hermaternity leave.

05of 10Kate Middleton.Matt Dunham/AP/ShutterstockFor two children-focused outings, she opted for patterned summer dresses paired with hergo-to wedges.

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For two children-focused outings, she opted for patterned summer dresses paired with hergo-to wedges.

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10of 10ShutterstockThe royal debuted a fresh new look for a day of sailing in August in a colorful striped Sandro top with peplum detail with her navy L.K.Bennett trousers. She topped off the casual look with her go-to Superga sneakers.

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The royal debuted a fresh new look for a day of sailing in August in a colorful striped Sandro top with peplum detail with her navy L.K.Bennett trousers. She topped off the casual look with her go-to Superga sneakers.

source: people.com