Over recent years Kate Middleton has quickly risen to fame to become one of the world’s most admired style icons. She’s not only married to a royal but she has a certain sense of style and class all her own that’s certainly enviable.
Kate Middleton manages to somehow look appropriate for every event she attends, but also age-appropriate for a young woman as well. She tends to start trends everywhere she goes, and she’s one of the most copied people in the world in terms of fashion.
So how can you replicate her style even if you’re not royalty?
Here are a few tips:
- It’s okay to invest in a few amazing pieces and then re-wear them. Too many women have a fear of wearing an outfit or even a piece of clothing more than once, particularly if they’re photographed in it. Don’t be afraid—be like Kate and embrace re-wearing a particularly fabulous outfit. You can style it in different ways in terms of shoes and accessories and get a whole different look. When you’re re-wearing pieces that really makes it worth it to spend more and buy great pieces that are worth the extra money.
- Tailoring and fit are everything. Kate Middleton can look like a million dollars in a dress that maybe cost only $100. The reason? Well she’s gorgeous but besides that she understands the importance of a good fit. When you buy items take the time to get them tailored to a perfect fit. It can transform how anything looks on your body, and on the other hand if you buy an ill-fitting but very expensive piece it’s still going to look terrible, no matter how much you paid for it.
- Get a great pair of black heels and an equally fabulous nude pair. If you have no other shoes in your closet besides these two staples you’re going to up the look of any outfit. Nudes are great for lengthening your legs while nicely made black heels are a no-brainer.
- Pay just as much attention to your casual clothes as you do your office and dressier items. Kate Middleton isn’t always in a dress and formal hat—she’s often photographed in casual clothing but she looks so chic that you hardly notice she’s dressed down. Unless it’s work attire, you’re likely to spend much more time in you casual clothes as compared to anything else, so why not take the time to find really great items? For example, look for high-quality knits and tees and also invest in jeans that fit well and make you feel good. If you have the casual basics it’s easy to put together different combinations every day.
- Less is more. This perhaps one of the biggest takeaways many of us can get from the Duchess. She’s simple and elegant, so rather than trying to be over-the-top with her fashions she sticks with the basics and manages to look so fresh and classic.