5 times Kate Middleton had outfits altered to fit her royal wardrobe

Kate Middleton has been altering her outfits for years.Sean Gallup/Getty Images

• Many of the outfits the Duchess of Cambridge wears sell out quickly, but some may not realize that at times, her looks have been altered to fit specific needs.
• Given that she's required to follow certain royal protocol, Middleton has had certain pieces of clothing changed to be more modest.
• The royal is no stranger to customizing pieces from her go-to designers, including Emilia Wickstead and Alexander McQueen.

When it comes to outfit choices, Kate Middleton has plenty to pick from — and it turns out, she's actually a big fan of tailoring looks to fit her needs.

Given that the Duchess of Cambridge has to follow certain royal protocol it makes sense why she would have certain dresses altered to remove revealing necklines or add fabric to a dress that has sheer sleeves.

"Kate enjoys adjusting outfits to suit current trends. She will quite often add a bow, remove a keyhole, or change the length of skirts or sleeves to make them her own," Anthony McGrath, leading fashion journalist and senior lecturer at the Fashion Retail Academy, told Insider.

Here are some of the outfits Middleton has customized through the years.