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Kate Middleton's Latest Outfit Relies On One Thing – And It's Selling Quickly
A shirt-and-blazer combination may not be revolutionary for Kate Middleton, but she wears it with an ease and sophistication that is so appealing. Case in point: the Princess of Wales's latest outfit, which she wore to visit the RHS's Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital this month. Proving the understated power of a striped shirt, the Princess chose this Ralph Lauren style for a casual outfit with the right amount of polish.
The Princess paired her stripes with a now-sold-out pinstriped Blazé Milano blazer, a piece she's worn on several occasions. While she's always re-worn her favourite looks, it's a formula she's been leaning into more frequently in recent years, from the structured Self-Portrait dress she wore on two consecutive outings, to another Ralph Lauren shirt she chose for a royal visit to Scotland back in April. The Princess finished the look with a pair of Joseph Coleman trousers and her go-to trainers: the Veja Esplar Leather sneakers. 1.
Ralph Lauren Collection, Capri Striped Shirt
While her exact shirt is unavailable to buy, you can snap up the linen version, which looks very similar to the original.
While the Princess's exact shirt is a past-season piece and now sold out, there's no shortage of iterations available in alternative colours. Take your pick: the beige and white linen version that looks the most similar to Middleton's original, the nautical blue-and-white stripe for a classic feel, or the orange-and-white for something bolder. There's even a bold blood-orange version, and a silk upgrade that'll set you back a cool £1.2K.
Naturally, the high street offers a conveyor belt of even more affordable alternatives, proving royal style doesn't have to come with a royal price. Whether it's COS, Arket, H&M, or Zara, you'll find plenty of doppelgängers ready to land in your wardrobe. We've rounded up the best picks, so you can either recreate the full look or mix and match pieces to add a bit of Middleton's polish to your own style. You could even find some similar jewellery staples, if you wanted to go that extra mile. 2.
H&M, Oversized Twill Shirt
This H&M shirt is a great option if you're looking to replicate The Princess's exact look on a high street budget. 3.
Next, Cream Stripe Shirt
Next has a great selection of shirts, and this one will slot seamlessly into your day-to-day wardrobe for the warmer months. 4.
Karen Millen, Stripe Tailored Blazer
Price: £143.20 (was £179)
Choose this Karen Millen blazer for a lighter take on Middleton's original, without straying too far from the royal's style. 5.
& Other Stories, Single Breasted Blazer
For a more casual take on the look, opt for this & Other Stories single-breasted blazer in white and black. 6.
Massimo Dutti, Mid-Rise Trousers
Price: £59.95 (was £99.95)
These look suspiciously similar to Middleton's exact pair of trousers, available in a chocolate brown colour. The only difference is they feature double-button detailing on the waistband. 7.
Reiss, Pintuck Trousers
These corporate-style trousers are incredibly smart, but don't be fooled, they can still be worn on more off-duty occasions. 8.
Veja, Esplar Leather Sneaker
Price: £140
The royal's sneaker of choice? Veja's Esplar leather trainers. They're still in stock, and of course, we've sourced the originals for you.
Emma Richardson is a fashion commerce writer for Grazia. She was previously a fashion and beauty commerce writer for Heat and Closer , and has contributed digital content for a variety of lifestyle brands. Emma finds much of her inspiration in celebrity style, with Sienna Miller often being a major influence, and loves a pair of ballet pumps and a trusted trench coat.
