Kate Middleton's Floral Gown Will Shock You in the Best Possible Way

We've seen Kate Middleton wear florals before — the duchess showed off a lovely pleated design embroidered with black sunflowers earlier today! But never did we expect Kate to step out in a gown quite as bold as this one. Her satin, tiered Erdem dress boasted a jewel-tone color scheme that was decidedly festive at the 100 Women in Hedge Funds dinner. While the dress code called for black tie, we're more used to seeing Kate flaunt regal, demure numbers that feature just a hint of sparkle.

But just when you predict Kate to play it safe, she manages to surprise us — and that's what we love about the royal icon who has plenty of style lessons up her sleeve. Read on for an all-angle view of her latest look, and then get the details on how she accessorized, from her satin Anya Hindmarch clutch to her droolworthy diamond and sapphire earrings, which come straight from the late Queen Mother's collection.