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not about looking cutting-edge; it’s about looking classic. Kate has managed to do this beautifully while adding her own contemporary touches.
Get the English Look
Know first who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.
—E PICTETUS (AD 55 —AD 135 )
City Chic
London winters are not hugely cold, so no need to bust out the UGGs and Columbia ski gear. Usually a wool pea coat and leather gloves are more than warm enough, and because it rarely snows, you are free to wear heeled boots all winter long without fear of slipping on the ice. (FYI: Top Shop is great for affordable, stylish pea coats.)
Conversely, London summers aren’t hugely hot, so no need for flip-flops or skimpy sunwear. Do as the Duchess of Cambridge does and spend your London days in knee-length skirts, patterned day dresses, cashmere cardigans, and wedge heels.
Countryside Chic
Before I came to England, the words “country” and “countryside” conjured up images of tractors, hay bales, cowboy boots, and corn festivals. I was raised in a town obsessed with rodeos, livestock auctions, and Day-Glo hunting gear, and as a result I wanted to get as far away from it all as possible. I wanted sophistication, I wanted culture, I wanted
the city
.
So you can imagine my surprise when I learned that in England, the countryside
is
sophisticated! Think pitchers of Pimm’s, polo matches, and cricket; think black-tie balls and hot mulled wine. There is nothing more English than walking your Labrador through a damp field on your way to the local pub, where you may or may not bump into Princess Anne.
In England, countryside means old school elegance, and thankfully there is not a ten-gallon hat or oversized belt buckle in sight. Even if you live in London, you should visit Gloucestershire or Oxfordshire at least once (while you’re there, be sure to browse Prince Charles’s organic farm shop at Highgrove.)
That said, countryside chic means obtaining the following essentials:
a perfectly fitted tweed jacket (preferably from the Duchess of Cambridge’s preferred designer Katherine Hooker, www.katherinehooker.com/ )
a neutral-colored cashmere sweater
a pair of classic Wellington boots (always from Hunter and always in green)—these are vital for wet, muddy weather, www.hunter-boot.com
a quilted Barbour jacket, www.barbour.com
a newfound love for ruddy cheeks and windswept hair
Seaside Chic
In her earlier, more casual days, Kate sported a look known as “Fulham-by-the-Sea”—meaning this is what girls who live in SW6 would wear if they were spending the afternoon enjoying a brisk walk along the Devon coast. This look is still widely popular (you guessed it) in Fulham and by the sea—both of which are worth a visit. It consists of:
designer jeans (Trilogy employs a fantastic “jean genie,” which means you don’t have to try on more than three pairs. www.trilogystores.co.uk )
a “puffa” (a down vest)
a pashmina (The test of a genuine wool pashmina is to thread it through a wedding ring; if it doesn’t slide through easily, it’s too thick, and therefore of lesser quality.)
Nightclub Chic
If you want to get through the doors of London’s elite clubs (and even better, catch the eye of one of London’s elite bachelors), the royal aim here is youthful, understated elegance,
not
girls gone wild. Remember: nothing too trendy and nothing too trashy. Essential nightclub staples include:
a shift or wrap dress
two-and-a-half-inch patent or suede heels in nude or black
a small clutch
simple, statement jewelry
Dressing for the Weather
For months the sky has been a depthless gray. Sometimes it rains but mostly it is just dull. It’s like living inside a Tupperware.
—B ILL B RYSON
I’ve never been the type of person to be affected by the weather. As long as I am warm enough, cool enough, or have an umbrella to protect my hair—the daily forecast has no bearing on my mood. I grew up in Colorado and I went to college in upstate New
Get the English Look
Know first who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.
—E PICTETUS (AD 55 —AD 135 )
City Chic
London winters are not hugely cold, so no need to bust out the UGGs and Columbia ski gear. Usually a wool pea coat and leather gloves are more than warm enough, and because it rarely snows, you are free to wear heeled boots all winter long without fear of slipping on the ice. (FYI: Top Shop is great for affordable, stylish pea coats.)
Conversely, London summers aren’t hugely hot, so no need for flip-flops or skimpy sunwear. Do as the Duchess of Cambridge does and spend your London days in knee-length skirts, patterned day dresses, cashmere cardigans, and wedge heels.
Countryside Chic
Before I came to England, the words “country” and “countryside” conjured up images of tractors, hay bales, cowboy boots, and corn festivals. I was raised in a town obsessed with rodeos, livestock auctions, and Day-Glo hunting gear, and as a result I wanted to get as far away from it all as possible. I wanted sophistication, I wanted culture, I wanted
the city
.
So you can imagine my surprise when I learned that in England, the countryside
is
sophisticated! Think pitchers of Pimm’s, polo matches, and cricket; think black-tie balls and hot mulled wine. There is nothing more English than walking your Labrador through a damp field on your way to the local pub, where you may or may not bump into Princess Anne.
In England, countryside means old school elegance, and thankfully there is not a ten-gallon hat or oversized belt buckle in sight. Even if you live in London, you should visit Gloucestershire or Oxfordshire at least once (while you’re there, be sure to browse Prince Charles’s organic farm shop at Highgrove.)
That said, countryside chic means obtaining the following essentials:
a perfectly fitted tweed jacket (preferably from the Duchess of Cambridge’s preferred designer Katherine Hooker, www.katherinehooker.com/ )
a neutral-colored cashmere sweater
a pair of classic Wellington boots (always from Hunter and always in green)—these are vital for wet, muddy weather, www.hunter-boot.com
a quilted Barbour jacket, www.barbour.com
a newfound love for ruddy cheeks and windswept hair
Seaside Chic
In her earlier, more casual days, Kate sported a look known as “Fulham-by-the-Sea”—meaning this is what girls who live in SW6 would wear if they were spending the afternoon enjoying a brisk walk along the Devon coast. This look is still widely popular (you guessed it) in Fulham and by the sea—both of which are worth a visit. It consists of:
designer jeans (Trilogy employs a fantastic “jean genie,” which means you don’t have to try on more than three pairs. www.trilogystores.co.uk )
a “puffa” (a down vest)
a pashmina (The test of a genuine wool pashmina is to thread it through a wedding ring; if it doesn’t slide through easily, it’s too thick, and therefore of lesser quality.)
Nightclub Chic
If you want to get through the doors of London’s elite clubs (and even better, catch the eye of one of London’s elite bachelors), the royal aim here is youthful, understated elegance,
not
girls gone wild. Remember: nothing too trendy and nothing too trashy. Essential nightclub staples include:
a shift or wrap dress
two-and-a-half-inch patent or suede heels in nude or black
a small clutch
simple, statement jewelry
Dressing for the Weather
For months the sky has been a depthless gray. Sometimes it rains but mostly it is just dull. It’s like living inside a Tupperware.
—B ILL B RYSON
I’ve never been the type of person to be affected by the weather. As long as I am warm enough, cool enough, or have an umbrella to protect my hair—the daily forecast has no bearing on my mood. I grew up in Colorado and I went to college in upstate New
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