From cool Chelsea boots to stylish yet comfy ankle boots.
The autumn season is now in full swing, and that means temperatures are dropping rapidly. The colder days are approaching the palace doors again and that is why it is time for warm, winter ankle boots. Princess Kate also sometimes enjoys a pump-free day in the fall and opts for an elegant or cool ankle boot from her real shoe wardrobe.
On the boot
Princess Kate has shoe closets so full of pumps that her collection of ankle boots is dwarfed. But even as Your Royal Highness you sometimes need something warmer or sturdier, and with a classic ankle boot in black or brown suede you will quickly be in the right place.
As a true millennial, the princess remains quite loyal to skinny jeans, trousers that can always be combined with a warm sweater and a nice ankle boot.
Add a long coat for a touch of elegance and you’re ready to go.
For less chic occasions – as a royal you sometimes have to visit scouting or the petting zoo – Princess Kate pulls her Chelsea boots out of the shoe cupboard. Been in fashion for years, so a good choice to get through the cold months. Add a turtleneck and voilà, ready to brave the winter in style.
Get really cool with these suede ankle boots in combat boot style. The heel makes it slightly more elegant, but no less warm. The princess has worn this pair from See by Chloé many times, always with tight jeans. Dark skinny jeans remain a staple when Kate brings out her ankle boots again.
In her earlier years as a royal, we also sometimes saw Catherine combine an ankle boot with a knee-length dress – an excellent option for a more formal or festive look. Make sure your boots match your clutch or handbag (or like Kate: with your locks) for a neat look.
Kate’s choice
Princess Kate not only regularly opts for a comfy ankle boot on duty, she is also often spotted wearing them in her spare time. For example, the Princess of Wales was seen shopping in a London department store wearing the Chelsea boots we saw earlier, combined with a cable-knit sweater, a long coat and, you guessed it, skinny jeans. So stylish, that Kate, even in her spare time!
Source: Who What Wear, Kate Middleton Style, Elle | Image: BrunoPress, NL Image
