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Emma Shacklock

Duchess Sophie's corduroy midi skirt has topped denim in my to-wear list for chilly autumn days

The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Capability Scotland in Edinburgh on Friday August 14, 2026.

There are so many fun autumn/winter fashion trends emerging already but if you love staples that are more classic then look no further than Duchess Sophie for transitional style inspiration. She visited Capability Scotland's Riccarton Hub on 14th August to mark their 80th anniversary, wearing a gorgeous corduroy skirt that's given me plenty of autumn outfit ideas.

The Duchess of Edinburgh kept things a little more summery in Edinburgh and paired her Soler skirt with a blue silk blouse and neutral wedges, both from Penelope Chilvers. She'd previously worn the same skirt with knee-high cowboy boots, showing how versatile corduroy can be.

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