Stepping out for the first time in a while, Kate Middleton's latest outfit was a masterclass in autumn dressing. Wearing a brown longline Alexander McQueen coat, paired with a polka dot dress and heels, the coat captured the understated, polished style she's so revered for. While the designer price might be marginally outside of your comfort zone, there's good news. Mango's Brown Wool Coat is almost identical - and a fraction of the price.
Over the years, the Princess of Wales has shown an unmatched ability to embrace seasonal trends, while staying true to her timeless aesthetic. Whether it's her love for rich, earthy tones or her knack for selecting classic cuts that still feel modern, Middleton always knows how to dress for the cooler weather while still looking chic. We've seen Middleton lean into autumn in her tried-and-tested formula of cosy knits, long coats and boots, including her trusted emerald Catherine Walker coat with velvet trims, favourite scarlet Alexander McQueen bespoke number and of course the Penelope Chilvers boots she's been wearing for almost 20 years.
Shop: The Mango coat that looks just like Kate Middleton's
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This coat from Mango in a very autumnal chocolate brown hue is handmade with wool and features dropped shoulder seams and an oversized design. The double breasted design makes the coat just like Kate's Alexander McQueen number - all that's missing is a chunky knit underneath and a pair of winter boots.
While her go-to McQueen designs often come with a hefty price tag, you can get a brown coat from the high street that looks just like the one she wore last week. The Handmade Oversized Wool Coat, £139.99 from Mango emulates that same chocolate-brown hue and double breasted design as the Princess' and also feels just as regal - it's the kind of piece you can just throw on for a crisp morning walk or an afternoon out. Her chocolate brown McQueen coat - and by extension, its Mango twin, will go down in history alongside her much-anticipated return. Shop the high street coat that looks very similar to the Princess'.
Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia. Gemma specialises in all things clothing and enjoys outfit planning (especially for holidays), scrolling social media for the next trend and shopping (probably for a new coat).