Queen Mary's velvet trousers, padded gilet and statement hat took winter layering to the chicest level

We're loving Queen Mary’s winter style this season, with her latest cosy look of velvet trousers paired with a waterproof gilet proving that practical outfits can still be oh-so stylish.

As much as we're looking forward to winter with all of the Christmas cheer and fun festive party outfits it brings with it, it's true that we're slightly dreading the freezing temperatures and wet, windy weather too.

But Queen Mary's latest outfit has us, if not looking forward to, then at least feeling prepared for the chilly season to finally hit, with her outdoorsy-chic look being the perfect mix of practical and sophisticated.

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Stepping out in Dyrehaven, Denmark on 3 November alongside her family, Queen Mary looked stunning in a pair of straight-leg velvet trousers, a turtle neck jumper and pair of sleek heeled boots.

But it was her addition of a warm gilet underneath her tailored coat that really caught our eye, with the practical winter capsule wardrobe staple working surprisingly well alongside the elegant look.

The base of Mary's outfit is one that's simple to recreate, with the royal using a few clever tricks to take her basic wardrobe pieces to the next level for a more sophisticated style. For one, instead of opting for more formal suit trousers or casual jeans, Mary added a lovely splash of texture into her outfit with her soft velvet trousers, with the structured fabric blending formal with casual for an elevated everyday look.

More than just being a winter-ready fabric for the warmth it offers and the festive feel it always brings, the thicker fabric of velvet creates a flattering structured look, especially with a straight-leg silhouette like that of Mary's trousers.

Mary added a thick turtle neck jumper to the look and layered a grey waterproof gilet over the top. We love the juxtaposition of the luxe velvet with the more practical waterproof fabric of the gilet and the quilted texture, longline fit and warm high neck of the piece created a lovely sleek silhouette as well as adding some serious warmth.

Adding yet another layer, Mary's flattering winter coat is a staple piece for the season with the royal proving that while we may think that flowing tailored jackets like hers work well with formal looks of midi dresses and heels, they look equally good - if not better - when used to elevate practical outfits like this.

And who could ignore her hat? The beautiful felt piece tied in perfectly with her grey gilet, leaning into the almost monochrome, greyscale outfit she'd put together with its muted tone and black trim detail.