Kate Middleton fashion: how the rainbow of turtlenecks became the staple of the princess wardrobe

The Princess of Wales is often praised for her sophisticated yet practical work wardrobe, but the staple she returns to time and time again is the classic turtleneck.

Whether Kate is coloring her turtleneck or wearing a brightly colored one under a warm coat, she always manages to look current and recognizable in the colder seasons.

The Royal Family has chosen to wear familiar turtlenecks for important events that they will remember for the rest of their lives – an example being when they visited Falmouth with Prince William on their first joint official visit when they met the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall. became.

Kate has worn a rainbow of cozy garments over the years, from a gorgeous ruby ​​turtleneck for the BAFTAs where she gave her keynote speech in 2021, to when she sparkled in a lilac turtleneck when she visited Aberdeen in February 2020.

But in addition to cozyness in winter, there is another reason why the Princess opts for a ‘modest’ turtleneck.

Kate wears a Ralph Lauren slim-fit cashmere turtleneck to match her Christopher Kane red pleated maxi skirt at the BAFTAs in October 2021

Stylist Susie Hasler previously told FEMAIL, “It works well for Kate because it’s conservative. She wouldn’t be able to wear a V-neck or crew neck when she stoops to talk to kids. It’s a very modest garment to wear.’

She added that this choice allows the royal family to be “hands-on” in carrying out its duties – without having to worry about a nasty wardrobe mishap.

It also seems frugal Kate is thinking ahead when investing in a turtleneck, as the stylist suggests you can wear it multiple times as it’s a versatile piece.

Susie said: ‘The beauty of a turtleneck is that you can wear it in many different ways – you can wear it in a culotte, jeans for a casual look, or you can also wear it under a pinafore or dress. dungarees.’

The Princess of Wales’s figure is also why she impresses with cols, as Susie said, “They really suit Kate’s shape as she is very slim.”

If you have a small bust and narrow hips, a turtleneck will balance out the rest of your outfit.

“The turtleneck is a really good way to shape a slim figure, so maybe that’s why Kate chooses it.”

Kate seen (left) wearing a £75 fuchsia turtleneck jumper from Hobbs at Nower Hill High School in Harrow in 2021. The Princess of Wales looked autumn chic in head-to-toe camel in 2022. She sparkled in a camel coat by Max&Co, layered over a matching turtleneck midi dress and brown woven belt by Boden

Kate wore a Mark Kenly Domino Tan Karlotta ivory ribbed turtleneck when she visited Stenurten Forest Kindergarten, Copenhagen in February 2022

Kate Middleton (left) wore a blue jacket with a navy sweater and flared trousers with a belt. She wore the garment at The Foundling Museum on January 19, 2022. The Princess of Wales (right) also wore an orange turtleneck knit and matching skirt by Gabriela Hearst, which she paired with a brown belt and suede boots to Foxcubs Nursery in January 2023

Kate wore a cozy cashmere turtleneck from Pure Collection at the Social Bite Café in Aberdeen in February 2020

During a visit to Abergavenny market in March 2022, Kate Middleton sparkled in a Sportmax long wool coat with matching olive green turtleneck.

A smiling Kate Middleton visiting Oxford House Nursing Home in Slough in February 2023, wearing a stylish navy blue Ralph Lauren turtleneck sweater paired with her Max&Co coat

Kate Middleton paired her Kiltane Cashmere turtleneck in Bordeaux with her Celeste Hobbs coat while visiting Falmouth with Prince William on their first joint official visit to Cornwall since they became the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall in February 2023

In December 2011, Kate Middleton visited Centrepoint’s Camberwell Foyer in an olive drab roll-neck wool dress by Ralph Lauren