I think you recently posted that Kate had about 60% repeats this year or is my mind completely making that up? Well, a certain someone has stated (without any data or info on how she calculated this) that Kate has only repeated 20% of the time this year and that Meghan has already repeated more in her first year than Kate ever has. I will never understand why she lies about things that can be proven wrong so easily.

duchessofostergotlands:

Hey 🙂 So I do indeed keep a break down of how many pieces are repeats. How I do it is everything she wears is a piece in itself so if she wears the same watch at two events it’s counted as two items. And I also keep a record of how many have been worn before. Then I work out percentages. The only thing not included is unidentified pieces. I also keep a record of British brands so if I can’t identify the designer then I don’t include it at all. Luckily for Kate and Meghan there are very few unidentified pieces because they’re so closely followed. So these are Kate’s figures:

• 2018 (so far, not including yesterday because I haven’t done it yet): 65%
• 2017: 64%
• 2016: 56%
• 2015: 69%
• 2014: 63%
• 2013: 65%
• 2012: 45%
• 2011: 29%

Meghan’s repeat rate right now is 26% (again, a few days still to catch up on so that might change). So it is lower than Kate’s but not by a considerable amount. I think next year is the year to look out for as you’ll be able to see if her repeat rate stays low or if she was building up her wardrobe with the intent of repeating more things next year. Also in case anyone’s interested Sophie’s repeat rate is way sketchier in terms of accuracy but it’s way over 80% 

I may compile a more detailed record so that people can see an entire year piece by piece to see where the number comes from.