Kate Middleton arrived in Pulborough, West Sussex, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the community minibus service, which helps older people and rural residents who have difficulty accessing transportation. But amid meetings with volunteers and users, there was also time to take note of the Princess of Wales’s style, which featured an elegant combination that’s quite easy to imagine outside an official event.
The princess wore a long wool coat from Jigsaw over a Reiss blouse with a tie detail, paired with wool-blend pants from Polo Ralph Lauren. Victoria Beckham’s Portofino belt cinched the waist and added a more defined detail to a silhouette that would otherwise have remained in fairly neutral tones. To complete the outfit, she chose burgundy pumps by Gianvito Rossi and a Smythson handbag.
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The small details also had their place. Kate wore hoop earrings by Kiki McDonough and pieces featuring Baroque pearls by Annoushka. The burgundy color of the shoes provided the most striking contrast and kept the look from feeling too uniform.
I especially like how classic pieces are paired with accessories that add a more contemporary touch without making the overall look feel unnatural.
And the outfit ultimately complemented a visit that emphasized a sense of closeness. Kate accompanied 94-year-old Stella Drewett from her home to the minibus she uses to go shopping and attend a weekly lunch. She then spoke with users and volunteers in Pulborough’s parish hall. The day had a much more everyday feel than a royal schedule typically suggests.