Kate Middleton's new 'safe bet' essential to avoid awkward 'wardrobe mishaps' during hands-on work days

Kate Middleton has embraced a new go-to fashion staple as a 'safe bet' way to avoid wardrobe mishaps at work, a style expert claims. 

• Kate Middleton appears to be wearing turtleneck sweaters as her new work uniform essential in a big to avoid 'wardrobe mishaps'.
• The Princess of Wales has been seen to be embracing the cozy closet staple in recent months, with a fashion expert explaining that it's safe way for her to dress during engagements.
• In other royal news, Carole Middleton paid tribute to Pippa's daughter with an adorable new photo.

It's no secret that the Princess of Wales knows what she's doing when it comes to fashion, with many of Kate's dresses and gorgeous garments often selling out within hours of her wearing them. 

Whether she's sparkling at the James Bond premiere in a gold dress or rocking elegant activewear at a local sports club, Kate Middleton never fails to impress in the style department. 

The future Queen is also known to nail the dress code no matter what the event, somehow never appearing under or overdressed for the occasion at hand. 

One way Kate has been achieving a simple and 'safe bet' look lately, according to a style expert, is to center many of her outfits around a simple yet timeless piece – turtlenecks.

The high-necked tops are a staple in the 41-year-old's wardrobe at Adelaide Cottage, allowing her to look polished and elegant while also giving her much-needed protection against the UK's cold winter temperatures, while keeping her appropriately covered for getting hands-on during public visits. 

Turtlenecks or polo necks are also super versatile, making them the perfect addition to your capsule wardrobe this spring. 

"The beauty of a polo neck is that you can wear it in lots of different ways," stylist Susie Halper tells the Mail Online. 

Halper also says that the polo's fitted collar provides a 'conservative' alternative to V or scoop neck tops, which might not work as well when Kate is "bending down talking to children". 

Kate has been known to opt for turtlenecks for informal work outings, often tucking them into trousers or jeans to create a more relaxed finish. When the princess wants to dress her polos up, she tends to pair them with a skirt and tights. Kate Middleton's jewelry, a lot of which is surprisingly affordable, is another great way the royal jazzes up the basic piece. 

This is likely particularly important since the launch of the princess's Shaping Us campaign last month, which saw her spend plenty of time meeting with young children, parents, and teachers to promote the importance of Early Childhood Education.