Both are tall brunettes with willow with enviable drying with a hair dryer and elegant restrained style. IN Duchess of Cambridge and her Danish counterpart Princess Mary have many similarities that have been noted before.
And yesterday it was possible to make a direct comparison when the couple met in Copenhagen during the Duchess’s two-day visit to learn about Denmark’s approach to early childhood development.
The royal family has been separated for almost ten years (Kate recently turned 40 and Mary is 50), but their fashion choices are strikingly in sync – they both chose one-color coats (or in the case of Kate’s dress with a coat) complemented by black gloves. , heels and bags and earrings with pearl drops.
Kate is a lover of mixing high class with High Street and her outfits during this solo tour were no exception.
While her gray Catherine Walker coat cost about £ 3,000 and her Mulberry bag £ 1,095, not to mention her Gianvito Rossi heels for £ 510, her earrings were a relatively modest £ 150 and her Monica Vinader necklace was £ 120. A great statement for a woman who can wear “right” jewelry whenever she wants.
Synchronized: The Duchess of Cambridge and Mary, Princess of Denmark, meet in Copenhagen on Wednesday, both dressed in one-color coats and accessories
Duchess of Cambridge: High St
- Earrings – Maria Black, £ 150
- Necklace – Monica Vinader, £ 120
- Coat Dress – Catherine Walker, £ 3,000
- Gloves – indentations, £ 59
- Women’s bag – Mulberry, £ 1,095
- Heels – Gianvito Rossi, suede, £ 510
Meanwhile, Mary chose a dirty white boucle coat – there is controversy over whether it is real Chanel or just inspired by Chanel – which she last wore to present a wreath in Poland in 2014. Like Kate, she uses the classics from her wardrobe again.
But while both women looked chic and confident, they are many future queens, the choice of Kate’s outfits is the one that has a fashion advantage.
Her structured military-style dress-coat is just in trend – accentuated shoulders and tight waists were preferred by Yves Saint Laurent on the catwalk – and gives her a simple, free style that flatters her figure.
This is harder to achieve when layering a coat on a dress, as Mary did. Although chic, her coat looked a little “safe.” He also carried Gianvito Rossi pumps.
Kate’s gaze demonstrates her talent for practicality, not to mention diplomacy. Her full-length Catherine Walker is made from a cashmere blend and keeps the Duchess warm enough to get away with even the cleanest tights.
It is long enough to make the fine thick shine of the ankle elegant and does not allow the overall look to become too fragile. Given the shorter hem of Princess Mary’s dress and coat, black opaque tights are essential to avoid bristly legs, but look a little more mummy.
Kate’s seamless approach to dressing is also shown in her choice of bag. Mary tucked Diane von Furstenberg’s black suede and leather clutch under her arm for £ 250, but Kate’s bag with an upper handle looks more modern.
Warm hug: Women say goodbye after a busy day visiting the Danner Crisis Center in Copenhagen, Denmark, during Kate’s two-day trip
Shiny pearls: Royals wear remarkably similar earrings. While Kate is modest in price, Mary’s are much more expensive – £ 1110 from the Dulong Fine Jeweler
Crown Princess Mary: Chanel-style sewers
- Earrings – fine jewelry Dulong, £ 1110
- Coat – inspired by Chanel, unknown price
- Bag – Diane von Furstenberg, £ 250
- Heels – Gianvito Rossi, leather, £ 470
They have both chosen classic leather gloves: Kate looks like a modest pair of £ 59 from Dents. It is no coincidence that they are “twinned” in their choice of jewelry, with remarkably similar falling pearl earrings. The spring-summer 2022 podiums showed a lot of pearls.
The Sloane Ranger’s 80’s accessory, they recently underwent a drastic change, led by brands like Maria Black, who was born in Denmark but is now based in the UK and made Kate’s earrings.
Note that the pearls are forged and slightly disturbed, not the smooth ones that have been clogged for years. While Kate’s earrings are modest in price, Mary’s earrings are much more expensive – £ 1110 from the Dulong Fine Jewelery.
The Duchess of Cambridge’s vision also highlighted the fashion challenges facing royalty on tour. Earlier in the morning, she visited the Stenurten Forest Kindergarten near the town.
Given that she is involved in outdoor activities, including chopping wood and running with the little ones, a dress with a coat and heels would not be appropriate.
Instead, she wore a practical combination of jeans, a jumper, and a wax jacket. Her flat boots are the work of Australian open-air Blondstone experts, perhaps a subtle hint of Princess Mary’s Australian heritage.
The Duchess of Cambridge pictured arrives at Stenurten Forest in Copenhagen on the second day of her visit to Denmark
Kate’s Country Casuals
- Swivel neckline jumper – H&M, £ 29.99
- Belt – Mulberry, £ 150
- Tight high waist jeans – Zara, £ 49.99
- Coat – Seeland, price unknown
- Boots – Blundstone, price unknown
Kate also replaced her reliable British Barbour with a similar style to the Danish brand Seeland. While her belt is Mulberry – £ 150, her creamy neckline is cheap for £ 29.99 from H&M. Her skinny high waist jeans are £ 49.99 from her beloved Zara.
Her longtime stylist Natasha Archer is on maternity leave and it is not known whether she helped Kate create these visions remotely or the Duchess had advice from others.
After visiting the kindergarten, she probably made her quick change to the ambassador’s residence, with her hair and make-up for the day chosen to help with the smooth change.
She brought only a small team to Denmark – her personal secretary, personal secretary and her hairdresser, considered Amanda Cook Tucker, for whom she pays privately.
Her wavy blow-drying remained the same for both visits, and although her make-up might have seemed a little heavy to mess with outside, it looked out of place in the more formal setting of the palace.
Both non-royal by birth, Kate and Mary grew up in their roles. Certainly with Kate’s increased confidence in her work came increased confidence in her fashion choices. The queen has a different style, and now the Duchess of Cambridge. It can be said that she learned from the best.