Lacy elegance: Duchess Kate recycles old dress

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends a garden party held at Buckingham Palace in London, England. (Photo Getty Images)

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she meets guests during a garden party held at Buckingham Palace. (REUTERS)

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (REUTERS)

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge walks with Ben Ainslie and Charles Dunstone, co-founder of Carphone Warehouse, during the launch of the British challenger team for the America's Cup, at the National Maritime Museum in London. (REUTERS)

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge laughs with Ben Ainslie during the launch of the British challenger team for the America's Cup. (REUTERS)

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge stands next to the America's Cup at the National Maritime Museum in London. (REUTERS)

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, meets young girl who was meant to present flowers but became too shy during a photocall at a bid to launch a British team for the America's Cup, at the National Maritime Museum in London. (REUTERS)

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Pic: Reuters

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge talks to members of Ainslie Racing team during the launch of the British challenger team for the America's Cup, at the National Maritime Museum in London. (REUTERS)

Kate the Duchess of Cambridge meets officials as she arrives at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, south London. (AP)

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