Kate Middleton just made a surprise appearance at Wimbledon day four wearing a breezy two-piece you can shop from £130
We’ve all been waiting eagerly to see if Princess Kate will make an appearance this year for the Wimbledon finals, so imagine our surprise when the royal made her debut at the event today, on day four of the Championships. Whether she couldn’t resist the glorious weather or she had a particular desire to watch the match on No. 1 court between Britain’s Katie Swan and Madison Keys of the U.S, her appearance has delighted both watchers and Wimbledon goers.
Interestingly, the Princess of Wales also decided to forgo her usual midi or midaxi dress for the occasion, opting instead for a two-piece linen suit by designer Gabriela Hearst. If you wanted to shop the suit for yourself, you’d need to splash out nearly £2,000 for the blazer alone, so it’s not an entirely affordable ensemble for most of us.
However, we are going to take inspiration from Kate when it comes to dressing for an event during the heatwaves. Her choice to wear head-to-toe linen is actually incredibly clever, despite it seeming like she might overheat more in long sleeves and trousers than in a dress.
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Anna Richardson, broadcaster and women’s health expert, explains: “Natural fabrics such as cotton and linen can help you stay cooler and more comfortable. Layering can also be useful, allowing you to adjust quickly if a hot flush (or overheating) strikes.”
So if you’re heading off to Wimbledon yourself, or if you have a summer wedding or function you need to look your best at, we have just the alternative to Kate’s suit to give you her look for a bargain price of £130. Jigsaw’s Linen Notch Lapel Blazer is one of the best copy-Kate’s we’ve spotted online – and amazingly, it’s still in stock in all sizes.
Previously priced at £265, the blazer is in the brand’s half price sale, making it an absolute bargain. A close match in oversized fit, colour and cut, we imagine even Kate herself would approve of the alternative. If you fancy picking up the matching Jigsaw Linen Pleat Tapered Trouser, those are also on sale and priced at £59 (down from £199!).
In other Kate news from the week, we’ve been tracking down some of the outfit details from her Three Peaks charity hike. So far, we’ve deduced her exact backpack is Fjällräven’s Lapland Hike 15. Retailing at £195, it’s not a cheap buy, but with glowing reviews, it’s definitely one hikers and travellers will use time and time again.
Described by the Swedish brand as a versatile daypack that offers maximum freedom of movement for active hunting and trekking, it’s easy to see why it got the royal nod from Kate.
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