Duchess Sophie paired a flowy cream skirt with Kate Middleton's favourite winter wardrobe staple

Duchess Sophie's flowy cream skirt was the perfect winter look as the Duchess of Edinburgh stepped out in Switzerland in a stunning combination.

When it comes to building a perfect winter capsule wardrobe, the Duchess of Edinburgh showed that she knows exactly which items are the perfect staples. The Duchess stepped out in a skirt and jumper combination that was wonderfully versatile and can be paired with several other items to create many different looks - which is just perfect if you're travelling and need looks that can be mixed and matched. 

The Duchess of Edinburgh wore a wonderfully luxe cream skirt with Kate Middleton's favourite winter wardrobe staple, a classic rollneck jumper - which the Princess of Wales has been seen in numerous times in the autumn and winter months. The combination was classic and unpretentious and super easy to emulate.

The Duchess's roll neck was a clear style tip from the Princess of Wales who frequently wears this style of knitwear. Royal fashion expert and celebrity stylist, Miranda Holder, told woman&home that Kate Middleton's winter wardrobe essential that's the 'perfect layering piece.'

"Roll necks are the perfect layering piece for Kate. They are classic, which fits in with her more conservative style, she wears them in a slim fit, which flatters her frame and they sit perfectly under her coats and jackets without adding any extra bulk," she said."I think it's highly likely that Kate will plump for roll necks as a mainstay of her winter wardrobe."

The Duchess of Edinburgh paired this neutral look with a pair of camel-coloured ankle-heeled boots from Jimmy Choo, the 'Zadie 85' Clay Suede Ankle Boots. She also wore a long dangly chain from Cassandra Goad, the Golden Thread Silver Quote Pendant which retails at around £235 and was the perfect accessory to add a bit of dimension to this look.

The Duchess was in Geneva, Switzerland for the Global Refugee Forum as she advocated for a charitable cause that she has supported for several years. The Duchess's visit to the country amplified her commitment to preventing sexual violence in conflict as she met with inspirational refugee women to discuss the horror of gender-based violence and the importance of education for refugees to help protect the next generation of young women.