The Princess of Wales was radiant and stylish as ever in her 43rd birthday photo and her jeans, white shirt and blazer are a winning combination.
If ever you’re in need of some smart-casual outfit inspiration look no further than the Princess of Wales’s looks. The future Queen never fails to look put-together, whether she’s attending an official reception in a flowing floor-length gown, or stepping out for an engagement in tailored co-ords – and her off-duty looks are every bit as chic. Even when she’s not undertaking royal duties, Kate loves a crisp shirt and classic blazer and her recent birthday photo showcased a signature look for her including pieces many of us will have in our winter capsule wardrobe.
Posting on Instagram, Prince William shared Kate’s 43rd birthday photo alongside a heartfelt personal message to his “incredible” wife, praising her “remarkable” strength over the last year. The sweet black and white snap was taken by Matt Porteous in Windsor and Kate looked radiant in a crisp white tuxedo shirt, laid-back jeans and a blazer
Given the photo was black and white we sadly don’t know what shade of denim Kate’s jeans were but she rarely wears anything other than mid-wash blue or black jeans. These deeper tones feel more formal than light blue washes and this works so well with a shirt and blazer. Her jeans were high-waisted and from the shape of the top of them, it seems like they could be straight-leg.
Once you’ve found the best jeans for your body type, we often don’t look elsewhere, but the senior royal has been straying away from her beloved skinny jeans more in recent years. The laid-back but not overly casual jeans looked great with her tuxedo shirt and blazer and the finishing touch of the checked scarf draped around her neck was a cosy addition that also brought contrast with its pattern.
If you’re ever stuck on what to wear when you want to feel confident and polished but still comfortable then we think you can’t go far wrong with Kate’s formula of denim and tailoring.
