"Casual Kate"

So you might have noticed that the Duchess has a pretty straight forward, casual look that doesn’t change much. That has its perks, so I started to keep a look out for items that would work for me but follow that style. Here are a few I’ve come across the last several months/days:

As you can tell, these are suited for fall weather (at least in Texas, when we get it). While I don’t wear skinny jeans that often, I do like the tops with my regular boot-cut jeans (that are the Curvy Boot version from Levi’s—highly recommended!) and I like the overall effect. It’s casual but easy to make a bit nicer with a blazer and change of shoes (if needed), or stay low-key in tennis shoes. Perhaps the best part is that I feel like I’m “grown-up casual” and not “college t-shirt casual” in this style! And since blue is my favorite color, this color pallet works for me!

As to what the pieces are, here you go:

L.L. Bean’s Sailor Top in navy/cream—very comfy! LL Bean French Sailor's Shirt
Lauren Ralph Lauren Navy boatneck top with shoulder buttons (very Kate!); bought yesterday at Macy's!
Banana Republic Silk/Cotton long sleeve, V-neck sweater—light and cozy
Lauren Ralph Lauren Black Cotton Cable sweater—on sale! Cable-Knit Crewneck Sweater
Banana Republic Navy blazer

I’ve found BR and LRL to be great options for repli-Kate’s and/or very similar to pieces she has worn. What about you?