Just this morning, members of the British royal family welcomed Their Highnesses The Amir and Sheikha Jawaher of Qatar to Buckingham Palace. The King and Queen were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, and I was so excited and surprised to see that Princess Catherine was donning *the* trending color of fall and winter: burgundy. Plus, Prince William matched her in a dotted burgundy tie.
Kate Middleton Stuns in Trendy Monochrome 'Fit at Rare Royal Engagement
It's the color of the season
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Not only was she wearing the most coveted color, but Kate attended the event in a fully monochrome outfit. The pièce de résistance was her structured coat. A mix between a blazer and a trench, her double-breasted coat absolutely stole the show. The jacket featured padded shoulders, slightly rounded lapels, ornate metallic buttons and front-flapped pockets. She paired it with a close fitting hat with a small fascinator, a multi-strand pearl necklace, a pair of pearl drop earrings, a top-handled bag (Kate's signature) and leather gloves. What I love about her ensemble is that the coat is incredibly wearable, so I decided to see what I could find to replicate her look. (Ahem, this Karl Lagerfeld Paris peacoat, $375; $250 is pretty on the nose.)
Shop Structured Burgundy Coats
1. Karl Lagerfeld Paris Double Breasted Longline Wool Blend Peacoat
Karl Lagerfeld Paris
The front metallic buttons and double-breasted nature of this piece are reminiscent of the silhouette of Kate's jacket. With the addition of a chic cowl neck collar and buttoned cuff detailing, this jacket will help you elevate your everyday outfits with ease.
2. Ylistyle Long Wool Maxi Trench Coat
Ylistyle
Mimicking the layered effect of lapels on Kate's jacket, this maxi trench coat from Ylistyle features a double lapel and long tie closure to secure it shut. Perfect for pairing with a dress and tights, it's the ultimate winter weather staple to wear to an evening event.
Modeled after a standard trench coat, while not an exact match to Kate's coat, this DKNY trench is made in a similar rich burgundy color. The peaked lapels add a touch of sophistication to a must-have casual closet staple.