Kate Middleton’s Classy Coat Came in the Chocolate Color That’s So Nice for Fall

Mar. 15, 2025

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My childhood consisted of watchingCinderella,Sleeping Beauty,andBeauty and the Beast. I’m grown now, but some things never change: I still have a sweet spot for princesses. In particular, I’ve long admiredKate Middleton.

On October 10, shestepped out with Prince William for a surprise appearancefollowing her completion of chemotherapy. And naturally, she didn’t miss a beat with her style. Kate stayed warm in a chocolate calf-length coat that was way less drab than a stark black option.

She matched her shoes and clutch to her topper, and she wore a burgundy polka-dot midi dress with a bow-tie neck, something we’ve also spotted onMeryl Streepand Céline Dion. Her delicatefern earringsalso had a special meaning.

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Kate Middleton’s Outfit Blueprint

Yousify Double-Breasted Coat

Amazon

$126$48 at Amazon

Tell me why I own more than enough black coats and jackets to go around, but brown ones are nowhere to be found. Thatneedsto change this fall, but I want something that’s a little more affordable (or discounted, at the very least) while I try it in my wardrobe.

A sleek double-breasted coat like this one could make anything, including leggings, look ten times more polished. I also appreciate the length of Kate’s, but I actually like something slightly shorter, so it doesn’t feel like I’m kicking my coat with every step. Fortunately, this under-$50 option falls to the knees.

Area Stars Polka-Dot Chiffon Dress

Nordstrom Rack

$175$70 at Nordstromrack.com

As for Kate’s dress, there are two ways to take to the trend: polka dots or tie necklines. The former is, in my eyes, a classic pattern that I saw become popular after Jennifer Lawrence worepolka dots to the 2024 Oscars. And since then, Gwyneth Paltrow,Jessica Alba, and others have joined in.

This now-$70 chiffon dress is a similar red color (which screams holidays!), and even though it’s missing a bow, it has a high neckline, which will seal in the heat during chilly temps. In other words, it’s a royal flush.

Grace Karin Pleated Midi Dress

$55 at Amazon

Gap Belted Double-Faced Wool Coat

GAP

$228$182 at Gap

Avec Les Filles Teddy Coat

Anthropologie

$188 at Anthropologie

Tankaneo Double-Breasted Trench Coat

$50$40 at Amazon

Aberyamee Flared Midi Dress

$42$39 at Amazon

Maggy London Short-Sleeve Necktie Midi Dress

$128$55 at Nordstromrack.com

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