Styling tips that we’ve picked up from the Duchess of Cornwall

published 24 December 2019

When you think about Royal fashion icons, your first thoughts might be the Duchess of Cambridge, or even the Duchess of Sussex, but we think there’s another Duchess deserving of fashionista status - and that’s the Duchess of Cornwall.

Always classy, always chic and ALWAYS colour-co-ordinated. Here are some of the best tips we’ve picked up from the palace’s most underrated style icon - the Duchess of Cornwall.

Tartan never goes out of style

It’s the print that comes back season after season and we’ve always got time for it. Camilla likes to opt for brighter colours as a twist on the original red!

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MORE:What would the Duchess of Cornwall buy in Marks and Spencer?

Colour in winter

Most of us shy away from colour in the winter and hide in black, navy and muted shades, here the Duchess proves that bright colour doesn’t have to just be for the warmer months - try a bold shade with winter boots.

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Brooches

We’ve already called it, but brooches are making a comeback! Rarely without a statement sparkler, Camilla sticks to the traditional way of wearing hers but if you want to add a more modern twist – check out our brooch styling tips below.

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Versatile classic shoes

Proving that comfort doesn’t always mean a compromise on style, Camilla rocks a low-block heel effortlessly. These Chanel pumps might be out of our price range but these Dune lookalikes are going straight to the top of our wish list.

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Statement necklaces

The Duchess of Cornwall is a lady after our own heart with a ‘never too many jewels’ ethos. Why just wear a brooch when you can wear a statement necklace too? Pearls always look regal - but do have a bit of a stuffy reputation - so a central embellishment will them added wow factor.

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Which one will you be opting for?

Millie Gooch worked at woman&home as a fashion writer and stylist and has worked on numerous shoots for the brand. As a freelance journalist, Millie has written for a range of publications, including, ELLE, Stylist, the BBC, and the Evening Standard.

Millie is also the founder of Sober Girl Society, an online collective of women who don’t drink alcohol. Millie's debut non-fiction book, The Sober Girl Society Handbook, is a bestselling manual to navigating life as a young and sober woman. Millie gave up alcohol back in February 2018 and has since dedicated her career to changing perceptions around sobriety.