Kate Middleton’s Chic Chocolate Coat: The Perfect Fall Fashion Statement

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My childhood consisted of watching Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast. I’m grown now, but some things never change: I still have a sweet spot for princesses. In particular, I’ve long admired Kate Middleton.

On October 10, she stepped out with Prince William for a surprise appearance following her completion of chemotherapy. And naturally, she didn’t miss a beat with her style. Kate stayed warm in a chocolate calf-length coat that was way less drab than a stark black option.

She matched her shoes and clutch to her topper, and she wore a burgundy polka-dot midi dress with a bow-tie neck, something we’ve also spotted on Meryl Streep and Céline Dion. Her delicate fern earrings also had a special meaning.

Kate Middleton’s Outfit Blueprint
Coats: Yousify Double-Breasted Coat, $48 (orig. $126); amazon.com
Gap Belted Double-Faced Wool Coat, $182 (orig. $228); gap.com
Avec Les Filles Teddy Coat, $188; anthropologie.com
Tankaneo Double-Breasted Trench Coat, $40–$42 (orig. $50–$51); amazon.com
Avec Les Filles Faux Suede Double-Breasted Maxi Trench Coat, $130 (orig. $259); nordstromrack.com
Dresses: Aberyamee Flared Midi Dress, $39 (orig. $39–$42); amazon.com
Area Stars Polka-Dot Chiffon Dress, $70 (orig. $175); nordstromrack.com
Grace Karin Pleated Midi Dress, $55; amazon.com
Maggy London Short-Sleeve Necktie Midi Dress, $55 (orig. $128); nordstromrack.com