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Emma Shacklock

Kate Middleton just made a strong case for dove-grey as a softer alternative to black for the colder months

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Royal Honorary Air Commodore, visits RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire during her first official engagement at the station, on October 2, 2025.

There’s something incredibly chic - not to mention easy - about an all-black outfit and I get a lot of wear out of the black jumpers and jeans in my autumn capsule wardrobe. They can also be paired with plenty of other colours without me having to worry about clashing.

Yet, as with anything, there are occasions where I want something a little different. Sometimes black can be a stark contrast in an outfit and the Princess of Wales just championed a great alternative option - dove-grey. Grey has an unfair reputation for being boring, but so does brown and look how popular gorgeous chocolate and tan tones are right now.

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