When it come to her royal wardrobe, Princess Kate has a few main staples in her closet - floral shirt dresses, comfy & Other Stories jeans, Breton striped tops and last, but certainly not least, the Duchess of Cambridge classic: a tailored black or navy blue blazer for the perfect year-round nautical look.
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Princess Kate’ has been branching out into brighter looks – from yellow blazers to powder blue – but she always relies on her go-to navy blue (or black) blazer, which is perfect for transitional dressing year round. They can can be single or double-breasted, and often feature gold button details.
So take a close look at the Princess' style and check out these royal-inspired options – including picks from Kate's favourites like Marks & Spencer, Boden and Karen Millen - to add to your own wardrobe, starting from £30 ($35).
Princess Kate's go-to Smythe blazer
The Princess of Wales's favourite single-breasted look is the £525 ($725) Smythe 'Duchess' Blazer - in fact, she loves the clasically tailored look so much she has it in three colours!
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How to wear a navy blazer like Princess Kate
If you are wondering how to style a navy blazer à la Kate, we have some royal styling tips. The Princess often teams her blue jackets with a pair of skinny navy blue jeans and some shoes with height – like her favourite wedges – for the final touches.
The Princess of Wales has shown this wardrobe staple's versatility – and how blazers are year-round winners from season to season – by also styling her tailored jackets over dresses, pencil skirts and even culottes.
So now you know how to wear a dark blazer like the royal and where to buy one. It's a look that's easy to repli-Kate and will stay in style for seasons, and even years, to come.
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