Affordable cashmere always used to be a rare and covetable find, but thankfully these days, the best cashmere jumpers come without the spending splurge.
After all, there’s nothing quite as decadent as sitting at your kitchen table, working from home in an oh-so-soft cashmere knit. Just ask our knitwear inspo, Princess Kate.
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We’re taking our cue from the mother-of-three, who loves to wear a stylish jumper on winter walks, official engagements and off-duty moments. Kate knows the versatility of a great cashmere sweater, pairing hers effortlessly with pleated midi skirts, denim and casual trousers, too.
It's time we added a few luxurious staples to our repertoire, and we've found the best royal inspired affordable women's cashmere from the high street.
Best Princess Kate-inspired cashmere jumpers to shop
Kate joined in the festive knit action in December 2020 in a cosy fair isle knit cream sweater – just the thing for those chillier temperatures!
Join Kate's cool cashmere sweater vibe with this sweater, in the brightest of wool.
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Who doesn't love a cosy knitted dress? Kate's jumper dress is a great choice for cosy pub lunches or days at the office.
This is a classic knitted dress that will see through the season and to next winter; wear now with thick tights and in the warmer weather, add a chunky sandal.
We ADORED Kate's clean white sweater.
Copy Kate's look with this classic cashmere jumper, an affordable high street sweater that comes in a multitude of colours.
A simple but stylish sky blue roll neck was the perfect warm attire for a day out at the farm for Kate and co earlier this year. The Duchess teamed hers with black skinny jeans and knee high boots – the perfect combo.
This is just like Kate’s, and comes in the cornflower blue hue.
Glowing on a Zoom call, Kate's mustard yellow jumper is the sunniest knit we've seen her wear!
Add some sunshine to your style with this Reformation knit.
Stripes are one of our wardrobe staples, and Kate’s chic jumper was the ideal piece to pair with high-waisted trousers.
Get Kate’s look with a similar striped knit, in cosy cashmere; buy a few sizes up so you can wear it baggy, tucked into cream jeans.
Kate was a vision in bright red, and she bundled up against the cold in this cashmere roll-neck.
This Whistles cashmere sweater is just what we need to brighten up our look – add a pair of chunky gold hoops and high waisted jeans for a laidback luxe look, or wear with a matching knit skirt for bonus bold points.
We loved how Kate wore a simple black cardigan with a stunning tartan skirt back in 2018; she wore the outfit to a Christmas party at Kensington Palace.
This cashmere cardigan is something you’ll wear again and again. Try layering over a metallic knit vest or wearing with a satin skirt.
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Kate's snow bunny look is her cutest to date! She wrapped up against the snow in Norway in 2018 with a fitted puffa and most adorable pom-pom topped beanie.
Brodie Cashmere beanie, £34.95/$33.29, Elizabeth Rose
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You can't beat a beanie for those super chilly days, and this cashmere hat is the ultimate in luxury - even if you're just wearing it on the school run.
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