I never thought I’d say it, but I’m starting to think that a tailored suit might be edging dresses as a new wish-list item for my winter capsule wardrobe. The Duchess of Edinburgh and Princess of Wales are both big fans of a co-ord and Sophie just followed in Catherine’s trendy footsteps with a chic power-suit that oozes confidence.
Just a week after we admired the Princess’s dove-grey suit at a summit in London, Duchess Sophie stepped out for several engagements in Oxford wearing a grey checked blazer and matching wide-leg trousers. The jacket was double-breasted, with contrasting tortoiseshell buttons and crisp, notched lapels.
