Mixing Zara and Chanel, The Princess of Wales Is the Queen of High-Low Fashion

Kate Middleton the Princess of Wales
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If the very notion of a royal family might seem antithetical to certain elements of modern life, how does a 21st-century royal dress? Kate Middleton has made great efforts to be seen as relatable in her wardrobe: rewearing affordable high-street brands just as much as she does Jenny Packham couture.

Less than a week after wearing a much-admired (and fairly affordable) co-ord from Sézane, the princess dressed in a double-breasted Zara blazer while watching England play Fiji in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup over the weekend. She first wore the £65.99 piece while visiting the Landau Forte College in Derby back in February and she has worn a scarlet version on two further occasions: to visit Kent and Copenhagen.

Whooping from the terraces and shaking hands with the English rugby team post-match, the Princess of Wales wore that blazer with wide-legged Roland Mouret trousers, a stainless steel Cartier watch and a classic Chanel bag. None of those come cheap, of course, but lots of people will be looking up to the princess as a figure of aspiration. The high-low appeal of her wardrobe is what keeps it all ticking.

Shop the princess’ pick, below. Plus, more bright white blazers.

Zara

double-breasted textured weave jacket

Bite Studios

Cheval blazer

Zara

straight-cut blazer

LaQuan Smith

double-breasted blazer

Proenza Schouler

wool twill one-button blazer

Anine Bing

Donne double-breasted silk-satin blazer

Wardrobe.NYC

blazer

Mango

contrast structured blazer

Valentino Garavani

blazer

Cos

oversized crepe blazer

The Frankie Shop

Corrin blazer

The Row

double-breasted wool-blend twill blazer

Vince

double-breasted recycled-crepe blazer

Favorite Daughter

The Favorite blazer

Wardrobe.NYC

double-breasted wool-twill blazer