Kate, Princess of Wales' most affordable fashion items ever worn
The Princess of Wales might have the fashion world at her fingertips, but sometimes all she needs is something cheap and cheerful from the high street.
Being photographed wherever you go has its own unique set of issues, and one of them is what to wear so that your outfit feels fresh but still approachable.
Kate, 41, has worked hard to reshape the distance between the working royals and members of the public, and one way she’s done so is through her clothes.
Opting for cheap and accessible items have afforded her the image as ‘one of us’, whilst pairing with high-end designer items to keep the fashion crowd happy.
Not only are some of her cheapest items affordable, but Kate reaches for them time and time again, showing her versatility and sustainable values in practice.
Here are five of the princess's most affordable items worn under £50.
The Princess of Wales' most affordable items
Mango Dress - £35
The Princess of Wales' forest green knitted dress fell victim to the 'Kate Effect' at the end of 2022, selling out within minutes. And its not hard to see why.
The knitted dress was from none other than high-street hero brand, Mango, and comes in at £35.
The long-sleeved fitted Mango dress featured a wide rib knit and a turtleneck collar. Plus as a dress, it was basically a whole outfit for under £40.
Accessorize earrings - £5
The Princess of Wales demonstrated her ability to mix high-end and high street once again in November 2022, when she wore a pair of Accessorize earrings with a MaxMara camel coat.
The MaxMara coat came in at £465, but her high street earrings were a remarkable £5. Not only that, but she's worn them on several occasions - think of the cost per wear value on them!
Marks & Spencer trousers - £29.50
Kate's Marks and Spencers pink trouser suit, from the brand's Autograph collection, was one of her most worn outfits of 2020, wearing it no less than on three occasions throughout the year.
The trousers got a final outing on 22 September 2020, when Kate met with parents and their children in Battersea Park, London, to discuss their experiences of being helped by peer support networks during the coronavirus pandemic.
The blazer and trousers were available separately, and the cigarette-style bottoms came in at under £30.
Orelia earrings - £18
British jewellery brand Orelia London is a relatively new favourite for Kate, but one she returns to time and time again. Kate was first photographed in a pair of the brand's gold-plated Chain Huggie Hoop earrings during a video call with nursing students in February 2021.
With a very reasonable price tag of £18, the earrings have become something of a staple for Kate, having been seen in them even as recently as 7 June, during a visit to Maidenhead Rugby Club.
Gap trousers - £21.99
Kate looked to another high-street stalwart when she opted for a pair of black and white patterned trousers from Gap during a trip to the Scilly Isles with Prince William in 2016.
It was long before her style included high-end fashion designers, and the trousers came in at £21.99.
She paired them with a navy blazer (some things never change) and a pair of wedges.
