Carole Middleton proved cosiness and elegance go hand-in-hand when she wore her forest green jumper and checked trousers one December.
With December approaching many of us are already thinking about Christmas party outfits, but we don’t always have to reach for the sparkles, velvet and flowing dresses to feel festive and elegant at this time of year. Cosiness and some gorgeous Christmassy colours like deep green and red are a winning combination - and one that Carole Middleton loves too. The Princess of Wales’s mother is more often seen in the summer in formal dresses at Ascot and Wimbledon but when the weather turns cold she brings out her equally stunning knitwear. This includes a forest green jumper with subtle puffed sleeves that she wore in December back in 2019, styled with what look to have been a pair of checked trousers.
In a picture shared on the Instagram account of her former business, Party Pieces, Carole was beaming as she reached to place a twinkling metallic star on top of her office Christmas tree, whilst wearing this jumper. It had a subtly scalloped crew-neckline and the delicate ribbed cuffs echoed this detailing.
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Knitted from a cotton-rich yarn, this jumper is a breathable addition to your winter wardrobe. It has a relaxed fit, a neat crew neck and dropped shoulders. The ribbed trims are a lovely detail and the deep green colour is so stunning and versatile.
Cable stitching gives timeless appeal to this cotton-blend sweater knit. It has dropped shoulders and a chic boat neckline and you can style it with everything from blue denim jeans to a satin skirt. It's the perfect day-to-night jumper.
This jumper also comes in black and has delicate buttons running up the cuffs. You can tuck it into trousers and skirts or leave draped over them like Carole did in 2019. It's crafted from a cotton-blend material and has a ribbed crew neckline.
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These beautiful high-waisted trousers are made from a warm wool-blend and are fully lined, with a straight-leg design. The navy and green check will add a traditional feel to any look and the cropped cut means these work well with flat shoes and over boots.
If you want to invest in a pair of traditional checked trousers but aren't as keen on forest green then these navy and burgundy trousers are a great alternative colourway. They would look great with neutral toned knitwear and your favourite boots.
These checked, tweed-effect trousers have a comfortable wide-legged silhouette and an adjustable waistband. The black and grey tones make these incredibly easy to style with so many other shades - including forest green.
Carole Middleton wore her jumper untucked and whilst we know how much she and the Princess of Wales both love wearing a pop of blue, this tone of green couldn’t have been more perfect for December dressing. Forest green and other jewel tones really come into their own throughout the winter months and especially during the festive season.
The deep green of Carole’s jumper makes an instant impact - not to mention matches the Christmas tree in front of her - but it’s not too vibrant that it becomes difficult to style. This colour works effortlessly with neutrals, especially camel, black and white. Although some people remain convinced by the old phrase, "blue and green should never be seen", we also think that navy and royal blue can look stunning with forest green too.
It’s worth adding a forest green jumper or even a scarf or hat into your winter capsule wardrobe as it’s such a stunning hue to give a festive feel in a low-key way worn with your favourite staples. For Carole, though, it was all-green all the way and she paired her jumper with what appeared to be deep green checked trousers.
Sadly, you can’t see a lot of them in the Party Pieces Instagram post, but the shape suggests they’re trousers rather than a skirt. Either way, the checked pattern was beautiful and featured lighter green and beige stripes. These lighter colours brought a touch of contrast to Carole’s December outfit whilst the background colour complemented her jumper.
This combination of trousers and a warm jumper is so comfy and easy-to-wear but it still looks very put-together and chic, especially if you follow Carole’s approach and coordinate your outfit’s colour palette. An outfit like hers wouldn’t look out of place at any December gathering in the place of a sparkly look and for an evening out you could easily add a pair of heeled boots and a tailored coat to elevate it more.
Whilst she might not have needed a coat inside, Carole Middleton once wore a forest green coat to the Princess of Wales’s carol service and something along these lines would’ve looked fabulous layered over her 2019 outfit. It’s recently been confirmed that Together at Christmas will be taking place again this year and it’s possible that Carole could once again choose forest green as her fabulous outfit colour of choice.
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