Kerrie Hughes
Carole Middleton found the chicest way to keep warm at this year's Christmas parties with her stunning white coat - layered over a voluminous black lace dress, it was a striking and elegant choice that we've fallen in love with.
The Royal Family were out in full force last night for Kate Middleton's annual Together At Christmas Carol Concert, giving us all the Christmas party outfit inspiration we need to see us through the festive season in style.
Carole Middleton looked as elegant as ever in a white coat dress, with the midi style cinching her in at the waist for a super flattering look. We could only catch a glimpse of the black lace dress she wore underneath, but the voluminous silhouette worked to give the coat a gorgeous shape and her black clutch bag and matching heels highlighted the monochrome look beautifully for a striking and sleek finishing touch.
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With the same A-line cut and sharp collar as Carole Middleton's stunning white coat, this style is perfect for recreating her look. The knee length, voluminous silhouette and double breasted buttons make for a formal and elegant look that can just as easily be dressed down with jeans as it can be up with a party-worthy dress.
This very aptly named Princess coat from James Lakeland is proving hugely popular thanks to Carole's outfit. An investment piece that will elevate any outfit, this beautiful coat features a classic collar and two buttons at the waist. And it doesn't just look stunning, it's functional too with pockets on each side.
The gold double-breasted buttons lining the front of this coat give such a festive touch, shining against the crisp white of the coat fabric. The military style oozes elegance, with the high collar, front seams and sharp tailoring creating a striking yet versatile look. And, if you're worried about spilling your festive cocktails on the snow-white fabric, this River Island coat also comes in black.
This elegant lace shirt dress is great if you want a little more coverage than Carole's option. Now just half price in the sale, this is a bestseller at Tu, with one reviewer writing just a couple of weeks ago: "Dress is a beautiful quality and oozes class".
River Island has come up trumps with this beautiful lace mini dress. The front features a high round neck for full coverage, and on the back a v-neck cut with tie back to elevate the look further. Long sleeves and a loose fit make for a beautifully flattering fit that will keep you cool and comfy all night.
With an elegant funnel neckline, flowing flared sleeves and a flattering A-line silhouette that hugs the waist, this simple and sleek little black dress is a stunning piece that boasts tonnes of texture with the lace detail.
A contemporary take on the classic black clutch, this quilted bag from Mango adds tonnes of texture into any look and the patent finish gives a lovely shine. The roomy inner compartment leaves enough space for all your essentials and a trusty zip fastening ensures they're safe.
Every wardrobe needs a sultry pair of black heels and this platform pair from M&S are a great staple that will finish off any outfit with flair. The suede finish, high stiletto heel and platform sole give a statement look and the shoes are practical too, with Insolia technology ensuring your foot is correctly placed as you move while an antibacterial padding keeps the soles fresh.
With a handy clip closure, roomy inside compartment and an inside pocket too, you can keep organised in style with this boxy clutch bag. Plus, there's a detachable chain strap so you can wear the style as a crossbody too.
The pristine white coat dress is a super flattering winter coat style, with the luxe and heavy fabric, sharply tailored collar and chic off-centre button-up fastenings creating a striking and elegant look - especially with its knee-length hemline so perfectly sitting atop of the black lace gown Carole opted to wear.
While we could only catch a glimpse of the dress, the high neckline and voluminous skirt promise that its a stunning piece. The classic look of the lace gives a timeless appeal to the knee-length style, with it adding tonnes of elegant texture to the monochrome black and white outfit.
Leaning into the two-toned styling, Carole finished off her look with a pair of versatile and stylish black court shoes, with a simple black leather clutch bag tucked under one arm. Accessorising her outfit, she opted for a pair of shining sapphire earrings, which caught the light beautifully and felt oh-so festive alongside the more simple black and white look.
She kept her hair and makeup simple, stepping out in the subtle but glam makeup look that's become her signature style in recent years. With sun-kissed bronzer bringing warmth and dimension to her skin, a generous swiping of black kohl liner drew attention to the eyes while a berry-pink lip added a shining swipe of neutral-toned colour to her lips.
But while Carole's stunning look demanded our attention, we didn't miss the sweet tribute her grandson Prince Louis paid her during the carol concert - did you spot it?
Following his brother Prince George and sister Princess Charlotte to Westminister Abbey's Kindness Tree, six-year-old Prince Louis placed a heartfelt handwritten note onto one of the branches, and what he wrote proves just how important his grandmother Carole is to him.
The note read, "Thank you for granny and grandpa because they have played games with me" - how sweet! It just goes to prove how much Carole and Michael Middleton have been there this year during the Wales family's toughest times, with the Kindness Tree being there to help them dedicate decorations and messages to those who have supported them throughout their lives.
The note joined hundreds of others on the tree, with the event's 1600 guests all being encouraged to share their own and tie them to the branches. We can't wait to see all the other thoughtful touches that surely took centre stage during the concert when it airs on Christmas eve.
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