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Kate Middleton returned to her royal duties today, and consequently, supplied us with some shape-enhancing styling cues worth following, pregnant or not. The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out in a gray-and-white printed Max Mara Studio wrap dress, which hugged — and highlighted — her growing baby bump, then accessorized with her go-to black pumps and an Asprey 167 Button Pendant necklace. She also took care to wear a gray slip underneath; whether it was shapewear or a more precautionary layer to make sure the dress is modest enough, it certainly provided a demure neckline.

The figure-flattering sheath cut right at the top of her waist, drawing your eye to her bump, but it also manages to cinch (and emphasize) the slimmer parts of her silhouette, too. Translation: the wrap dress hugs in all the right places, creates feminine curves, and attracts attention to the most flattering parts of your body. For all intents and purposes, you really don't need to be expecting to incur a similar wrap-dress effect. It's sexy, sophisticated, and like Kate Middleton showed, it's perfect for a polished daytime look. And if we can guess anything by Kate's influence on retail sales, we foresee a serious spike in wrap-dress sales after her first post-babymoon appearance. The exact Max Mara Studio dress is sold out (she actually bought it on sale from Matches), but we think this classic graphic-print Diane von Furstenberg version is a great alternative.

More pictures of Kate Middleton's pregnancy style here!

Kate Middleton was polished perfection working this beige bow-accent Max Mara coat ($1,497) on an official visit to the Guildhall in England. The duchess has mastered the prim and proper style of English royalty, and her latest look is right on point. Kate's ladylike topper is perfect for the holiday season and beyond, so shop her exact coat now to pair with everything from dresses to denim, or cinch this funnel-neck Aspesi coat ($508) with this Amantes Amentes bow belt ($54, originally $90) to nail her majestic style on a budget. If you love her entire look, shop similar pieces at FabSugar.

Kate Middleton is the epitome of ladylike beauty, and her most recent appearance at King's Cross station in London showed us how we can easily emote the same feminine feel with just one statement piece. The key takeaway from this look is her light-blush Max Mara belted coat. Wearing such a light hue in the wintertime might not be a natural instinct, but notice how such a statement piece can add a polished contrast to dark accompaniments. Here, Kate finishes off her ensemble with suede L.K. Bennett ankle boots, a leopard-print dress peaking underneath, tights, and a black satin clutch. This look is perfect for the office or dinner out, and if you're more inclined to a more casual twist, try pairing a blush-hued coat with sleek trousers and metallic loafers for an equally chic off-duty look. Inspired? Shop Kate's exact coat are more ladylike inspired items below.

We'd like to think that Chloë Moretz's signature brand of "kick-ass" acting is what steals the show — and it does — but this time around, it's her undeniably cool beige tote that's got us talking. As Max Mara's newly crowned Women in Film Face of the Future, we first spotted her with the Max Mara Hollywood bag at the Sportmax Fall 2012 runway show in Milan last week, and then again as she deplaned at LAX. It's the perfect combination of sophisticated arm candy and youthful quirk; just look to the sleek boxy shape and luxe calf-hair detail for proof. Although the hot It bag isn't on the market yet, you can shop similar styles to mimic its cool factor now. And while we wait patiently for the Hollywood to debut officially, we have to wonder — will we be seeing Chloë's face on a Max Mara campaign in the near future?