I've been a dedicated follower of Kate Middleton's fashion for over a decade now, so you can trust me when I say recreating her chic, anti-trend style doesn't get easier - or more affordable - than this.
M&S has just released a pair of navy pinstripe trousers that are an uncanny lookalike of the £299 Holland Cooper style the Princess of Wales has worn on several occasions. They're already flying off the virtual shelves (at the time of writing, sizes are starting to go out of stock), but thankfully there's plenty of choice thanks to the Petite, Regular and Long length options. There's a reason the high street stalwart is one of our favourite British clothing brands!
If you're looking to update your autumn capsule wardrobe, you can officially call off the search. Pinstripes will really make you look like you mean business the way Kate styled hers, but the beauty of the M&S version is that they will work just as well teamed your best white trainers and a casual white t-shirt.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, pictured in 2023
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You're going to get a lot of wear out of these trousers in the coming months. There's nothing quite so timeless as a well-fitted pair of tailored trousers, and these have got the high waist and wide leg silhouette of dreams. At this price, they're not going to be available for long!
M&S is definitely on a roll right now, and this new arrival comes soon after the M&S wide leg trousers we recently fell in love with. The pinstripe style is so new to the site that there aren't any customer reviews yet, however woman&home's Royal Editor Emma Shacklock owns the grey version, and she raves about their versatility.
She told us: "these trousers have such a gorgeous shape to them with the pleating and high-waisted fit, but I especially love how comfy they are thanks to the wide leg design. I wear mine to work and on the weekends for lunches or running errands - they’re the perfect pair of trousers to dress up with boots or down with trainers or sandals.
"It’s no surprise to me that Kate Middleton is also a fan of wide leg trousers for precisely this reason and in recent years she’s been choosing this type of trousers more and more for engagements. She tends to style hers with a classic shirt or fitted jumper and both ways look so sleek and put-together."
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Mint Velvet is a real favourite in the woman&home office, and I've been particularly impressed by their tailoring of late. These trousers are worth spending a bit more money, and will exude Quiet Luxury if you team them with some cosy knitwear for autumn. Check out the Mint Velvet sale if this is more than you were hoping to spend.
If you really want to lean into pinstripes, there's a waistcoat to match these Whistles trousers. It's an unbeatable combination for a big day in the boardroom, but they'll look just as at home with a crisp white shirt.
Wondering how to style Birkenstock clogs? Pinstripe trousers are an unexpectedly great pairing. Wear yours with these & Other Stories trousers to tick several autumn trends off your list in one go.
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