The holidays are in full swing, which means Duchess Catherine (or Kate Middleton) has to pick and choose which holiday festivities to attend. She could literally go anywhere, and she’d be welcome. But before she hits the ol’ Nog (does Kate Nog?), Kate decided to hit up the Anna Freud Centre Family School Christmas Party at the Anna Freud Centre. The school specializes in helping children who are battling mental illness, and we think it’s pretty lovely that she’s joining the kids for a drum circle. Also lovely? Her recycled Alexander McQueen red dress. If you’re interested in wowing your next parties with a dose of Kate’s elegance, here are 10 ways to get this signature festive look for much less:

How to get Kate Middleton’s festive holiday look for less
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Get Kate Middleton's Holiday Look
This lovely red shift will flutter while you walk. When Kate walks, things flutter (skirts, heartbeats).
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Get Kate Middleton's Holiday Look
Cold where you are? No problem. This turtleneck, long-sleeve dress still gives you the Kate-approved cinched waist, but you won't freeze your knickers off.
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Get Kate Middleton's Holiday Look
To get the Kate, you don't need to completely copy the entire look. Here's a trendy bell sleeve to take Kate's casual elegance back a couple decades.
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Get Kate Middleton's Holiday Look
Kate's style is simple, but it makes an impact. This deep red shift? It hits you right in the face with its colour. Sometimes that's all you need.
$72 at American ApparelAmerican Apparel![Get Kate Middleton's Holiday Look]()
Get Kate Middleton's Holiday Look
A wrap-dress can pretty much flatter any body type. You'll recall that Kate wore her fair share pre- and post-pregnancy.
$136 at Ann TaylorAnn Taylor![Get Kate Middleton's Holiday Look]()
Get Kate Middleton's Holiday Look
Red is great because you don't even need to accessorize. You can, but you don't have to.
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Get Kate Middleton's Holiday Look
While sexy, Kate isn't a showy kind of sexy. Either way is fine, but Kate's just a little demure. This dress has the long sleeve action that Kate likes to sport, and the skirt is a bit longer than she's used to (for those tall ladies who want to pull off the Kate).
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Get Kate Middleton's Holiday Look
Again, you can be inspired by Kate without duplicating the look entirely. We like this sheer, long skirt that lets a second skirt peek through. So you're getting the Kate, but you're upping the ante a little bit.
$20 at H&MH&M![Get Kate Middleton's Holiday Look]()
Get Kate Middleton's Holiday Look
Want the Kate in 2015 but you're pregnant? Not to worry. We got you.
$38 at The GapThe Gap![Get Kate Middleton's Holiday Look]()
Get Kate Middleton's Holiday Look
You could go really cheap and that'd be totally fine, but if you want something close to McQueen luxury, you might like a 100 per cent Italian wool dress. It'll be more structured than most, but it's still super-soft.
$317 at J.CrewJ.Crew