Kate Middleton was elegance personified in olive green coat with skinny jeans and knee high boots

The Princess of Wales was the epitome of elegance when she styled her olive green Reiss coat with skinny jeans and knee high boots.

Whilst many of us might be excited to add a pop of colour to our winter outfits the reality can often be a little challenging as we try to find the right tones that work day-to-day. Our winter capsule wardrobe is full of neutral staples and when it comes to incorporating more shades the easiest way is to choose more muted hues. Olive green is a gorgeous example as it’s mid-way between a brighter colour and a neutral - and it’s one of the Princess of Wales’s favourites too. In the colder months a lot of her coats and jumpers are earthy green shades and olive is a lovely, more subtle alternative to the current colour of the season, burgundy.

We particularly admire Kate’s olive green Reiss coat with the asymmetric neckline that she wore for a visit to North Wales in 2015. In winter our coats are often the main focus of all our outfits and the Princess of Wales’s mid-length coat certainly deserved to be.

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This was Reiss’ Angel coat which had a fit and flare shape that means it would also have draped beautifully over a skirt or dress. Made from cosy wool, Kate was wrapped up warm on this chilly November day and the unique neckline of her green coat helped ensure she was extra snuggly.

The asymmetric collar was buttoned securely around her neck, but the Princess of Wales could also have worn it angled upwards to create a funnel collar. Like so many of her coats, this one was incredibly timeless, with its long sleeves, fitted waist and plain design. It doesn’t come more simple to style than a coat like this and the classic silhouette worked so well with the green hue.

Kate’s coat was an earthy olive-khaki green with cool undertones that works wonderfully with neutrals like black, grey, brown and camel. Because of this, it’s a great starting point if you’re just getting used to wearing brighter colours. The future Queen wore her olive green coat over an outfit that could be more *her* and this is another brilliant tip if you want to wear more colour - don’t forget your signature style!

The Princess stepped out in a warm black roll neck jumper, black skinny jeans and her beloved Aquatalia Rhumba boots. Once you’ve found the best jeans for your body type you often don’t seek out other styles and although Kate has worn different designs more recently, she has always preferred a pair of streamlined jeans like these. The black skinny jeans were tucked neatly into the top of her boots and the sleek silhouette and matching colours had a leg-elongating effect.

The Princess of Wales’s boots were made from stretch suede and had a practical weatherproof finish, as well as almond shaped toes and stacked heels. She’s worn these plenty of times over the years and knee highs provide a lot of coverage for colder days. Keeping to a more pared-back colour palette with this outfit made it look so polished and elegant whilst still being her personal day-to-day style.

It was ideal for a busy day of engagements in North Wales, where the Princess and Prince William lived during the early days of their marriage. The visit was focused on the mental health of young people as well as homelessness - both causes that the Prince and Princess have been steadfast in their support of and in raising awareness of for many years.