Capsule wardrobes…everyone’s been talking about them. They are the foundation of any Classic Woman’s Wardrobe, and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge is no exception. Much has been made of the amount of money spent on her clothes. However, it must be a rather precarious position to be in, expected to wear the latest couture by British designers and, yet, live within the clothing budget of any 30ish middle-class woman. Yikes! I’m glad I’m not under that looking glass. Let’s give credit where credit is due … Kate has done a wonderful job of mixing High Street with Couture, of showing that one outfit can be accessorized differently for different occasions, and that even a future Queen can have a good grasp of how capsule wardrobe works.
One last look at Kate’s Olympic Wardrobe, which could be reclassified as her
Red, White, and Blue Casual Capsule
(note: all individual items are listed after the pictures of the complete looks)
LOOK ONE
Kate wearing her blue suede Stuart Weitzman Corkwoon wedges, Smythe One Button Blazer, J Brand 811 Mid Rise Skinny Jeans, navy suede Muse clutch from Russell & Bromley and a sleeveless top in a classic Breton stripe. Her jewelry includes a pair of pearl stud earrings.
LOOK TWO
Simply adding a scarf to the previous outfit gives it an updated look.
LOOK THREE
With Prince Harry, Kate is again seen wearing the Smythe one Button Blazer, Skinny Jeans and Corkswoon Wedges, but adds a white Team GB Polo to the ensemble.
LOOK THREE
MINUS THE BLAZER
At the Synchronized Swimming Event, Kate wears her Stuart Weitzman Corkswoon wedges and Smythe One Button Blazer with her skinny jeans, Team GB polo and …
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… a pair of pearl stud earrings.
LOOK THREE
WITH TEAM GB JACKET
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Kate wearing her skinny jeans, the Team GB jacket and red Adidas Supernova Glide sneakers.
LOOK FOUR
Wearing her Team GB fleece top with her skinny jeans, she exits the stands.
By pulling her hair back, Kate’s pearl drop earrings can be seen.
LOOK FIVE
Kate wearing Zara’s red Blazer with Gathered Shoulders, blue skinny jeans, and the Corkswoon Wedges.
LOOK SIX
Kate decides to go predominately “white” by wearing a white sleevelss Team GB pullover with a white tennis skirt, Hobbs Neston Belt, the Corkswoon wedges and the bracelet, Tiffany’s Diamonds by the Yard.
LOOK SEVEN
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In these two pictures of the same event, Kate is wearing a blue Team GB polo, skinny jeans, Addidas Supernova Glide Sneakers and Diamonds by the Yard Bracelet while carrying her Le Pliage Bag.
LOOK EIGHT
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Here she is wearing a blue Stella McCartney dress and the Smythe blazer with her navy suede Muse clutch from Russell & Bromley and her Givenchy sunglasses. Kate also repeated her Stuart Weitzman Corkswoon shoes.
Kate previously wore the McCartney dress with a necklace to The National Portrait Gallery’s “Road to 2012: Aiming High” exhibition .
The Specifics
The Shoes
The Stuart Weitzman Corkswoon Wedges
Kate owns the Wedges in “Nice Blue Suede”. Unfortunately, they are sold out. However, the Stuart Weitzman Corkswoon Wedges in White, Adobe Aniline, Antique Denim are still currently available. They can also be found at Amazon in White and Black as well as at Neiman Marcus.
Adidas Supernova Glide 4 Running Trainers
Kitbag currently carries the Adidas Supernova Glide 4 Running Trainers in red. Eastbay carries them in four colors other than red and Shoes.com carries the shoe in two color combinations.
The Jackets
Smythe has renamed the blazer “The Duchess” in honor of Kate. It is available at Saks, and Shopbop.
Blazer with Gathered Shoulders from Zara
