Kate Middleton's jewel-toned pantsuit is a middle ground between her colorful style as Duchess and her more serious fashion as Princess.
Since Kate Middleton changed her title from Duchess to Princess of Wales, she has also undergone a remarkable transformation in the fashion world. The royal has retired her signature calf-length skirt uniform, opting instead for much more serious pantsuits, befitting a future queen. But when Kate Middleton opened Evelina London's new children's surgery unit, she wore an outfit that offered a welcome twist on her usual suit.
How to Wear a Sapphire Blue Pantsuit Like Kate Middleton?
The Princess of Wales wore a head-to-toe Alexander McQueen pantsuit: high-waisted, slim-fit trousers with a matching blazer, over a crew-neck cashmere sweater, all in a dazzling sapphire blue. Kate Middleton continued the tradition of wearing suede heels in the same shade as her suit.
With this blue suit, it's simply impossible not to think of her engagement ring, the instantly recognizable 12-carat oval sapphire surrounded by a halo of diamonds that once belonged to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. To complete the look, Kate Middleton wore a necklace and earrings that complemented the famous ring. (The earrings, in fact, belonged to Diana and were redesigned as drop earrings for Kate Middleton after her 2011 wedding to Prince William.)
For Middleton—and her more elevated role in the palace—this was a fresh take on monochrome from someone who has been wearing a lot of neutrals lately. The jewel-toned trouser suit felt like a middle ground between her colorful style as Duchess and her more austere Princess fashion. As Kate Middleton continues to settle into her new role in the Royal Family, we're eager to see the depth of her new fashion sense.
How to wear a pantsuit in a monochromatic look like Kate Middleton?
Emerald green
Following the trend of tailored suits in jewel tones, Kate Middleton didn't miss the opportunity to wear classic emerald green in one of her most elegant looks to date. To highlight the color, the Princess opted for gold-finished buttons on the suit and jewelry in the same shade. Of course, she wore suede heels in the same emerald tone as the suit, confirming that this monochromatic trend has her royal seal of approval.
Camel
And for a more casual occasion, we've seen her wearing an immaculate camel-colored tailored suit in keeping with the trending colors for fall 2023. It seems that one of her favorite style tricks is to wear suits with a white T-shirt for more casual events, and with a white shirt for more formal events.
Amethyst Purple
The Princess appeared for a conference at the Design Museum in London, where she stuck to her new royal uniform, sporting a tailored blazer with matching trousers and navy suede heels. This time, she added a royal touch to her suit with a vibrant shade of purple (very similar to a Quality Street wrap). This bold hue has been associated with royalty since ancient times, and natural purple dye has historically been one of the most expensive.
Kate Middleton is definitely redefining the monarchy's style for the new century. Who would have imagined a princess wearing trouser suits? So, thank you to the Princess of Wales for bringing the monarchy into the 21st century through fashion.
