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Do you ever love something so much that it stays in your closet regardless of fashion trends? For me, it’s myLululemon belt bag— I’ll never grow tired of it. For Kate Middleton, it’s thiscropped tweed jacketthat she first broke out nearly 18 years ago.
Whilesurprising a group of studentsat Pontypridd in South Wales, the Princess of Wales layered the recycled Ralph Lauren jacket over a plaid midi skirt with airy pleats. She styled the look with slouchy heeled boots and an oversized tote bag that kept her hands free forsome rare PDAwith Prince William.
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A cropped jacket is so smart for spring, as the shorter silhouette is lighter than an oversized option. And for those looking for an alternative to pants, a midi skirt is a practical yet stylish spring swap as it skims the shins and allows you to show off your shoes. Hand-holding accessibility aside, an oversized tote bag can fit all of your things for commuting and upcoming travel.
Recreate Middleton’s look with these budget-friendly swaps from Amazon, Nordstrom, and more starting at $30.
Kate Middleton’s Outfit Blueprint
Scarlett Darkness Plaid Skirt, $30 with coupon
Amazon
$32$30 at Amazon
Give plaid a try this spring with this midi skirt that reminds us of the one Middleton was spotted wearing. It’s designed with flattering pleats that give it some volume, and the added inner lining makes it opaque. The elastic waistband stretches to move with you, and the skirt comes with two functional side pockets.
Zwurew Tweed Cropped Jacket
$46 at Amazon
The princess’s 18-year-old jacket may not be available, but you can get a pretty similar style at Amazon for just $46. The jacket comes in a cropped style that you can wear with high-waisted jeans, skirts, or shorts. Plus, the tweed fabric is lightweight and elegant to instantly dress up your outfit. Snag it in seven seasonal hues like brown, pink, green, and white.
Longchamp Large Le Pliage Tote Bag
Nordstrom
$155 at Nordstrom
Middleton isn’t the only fan of oversized tote bags — we recently spottedJennifer Garnercarrying the practical style, too. You can buy an oversized tote from Longchamp, another classic style that theprincess has carried for years.
In addition to the roomy size that fits light clothes, laptops, water bottles, and more, the bag has long handles that fit nicely around the shoulder to keep your hands free. The magnetic snap enclosure protects your items as well.
Ranna Gill Aria Pleated Midi Skirt
Anthropologie
$158 at Anthropologie
J.Crew Gwyneth Pleated Slip Skirt, $81 with code SHOPSALE
J.Crew
$128$81 at J. Crew
Banana Republic Crinkle Satin Pleated Midi Skirt, $88 at checkout
Banana Republic
$150$88 at Gap
Mango Tweed Jacket
Mango
$160$100 at Mango.com
Vince Camuto Tweed Crop Jacket
$169 at Nordstrom
Hoxis Oversize Tote Bag
$36$29 at Amazon
Mango Faux Leather Pebble Shopper Bag
$50 at Nordstrom
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