Here at Marie Claire, we keep a close eye on the royals year round for elegant and elevated style inspiration; however, if there’s one time of year when they really excel themselves sartorially, stepping out in some seriously enviable outfits, it’s Christmas. And, if there’s one royal who has become a pro at pulling together looks that feel both joyfully festive and incredibly chic in equal measure it’s of course the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton. Whether she’s heading to the Christmas day church service, attending festive events or simply sharing an annual family photo, Kate’s seasonal looks always feel perfectly chosen to channel the festive mood, and so, who better to look to for our own Christmas day dressing inspiration.
Luckily, Princess Kate sticks to a few failsafe outfit formulas when it comes to planning her best Christmas outfits. From chic dress coats to easy-to-wear knee high boots, her go-to looks are incredibly easy to recreate even without access to a royal dressing room. For formal events, it’s show stopping dresses that Kate favours and we’ve even found a few that are still in stock so you can get your hands on the exact styles she loves. As I’m sure you're aware however, Kate’s actual pieces tend to sell out quickly so we’ve also included some inspired styles from Kate’s favourite brands so you can recreate her looks yourself.
