There are certain celebrities I look to for very specific kinds of outfit inspiration.
If I need fresh ideas on how to style new-season trends, I’ll scroll through Elsa Hosk’s feed. When I want to update my wardrobe staples, I might turn to Jennifer Lawrence. But when it comes to mastering elegant, sophisticated dressing, no one delivers quite like Catherine, Princess of Wales. Almost inherently polished, Kate has perfected the art of refined styling. She pays close attention to fit and tailoring, often choosing clean lines and timeless pieces that exude elegance.
Meanwhile, her colour palette plays a huge part too; always poised, always considered. And this week, she earned extra points in my books by stepping out in a head-to-toe look that not only felt supremely chic, but also championed the colour trend fashion insiders are backing for the season ahead.
A hero shade across the autumn/winter 2025 runways—not to mention within spring/summer 2026 collections that have just wrapped at houses like Acne Studios, Hermès and Dior—the earthy olive green tone is actively establishing itself as a wardrobe staple.
Offering a refreshing alternative to the all-black ensembles so many of us default to in the colder months, this tonal hue feels just as easy to wear. Thanks to its subtle, grounded undertones, it layers beautifully within its own palette. Kate proved as much by pairing a sleek Victoria Beckham suit with a tonal green tee, nailing the art of colour drenching with her usual understated flair.
A longtime fan of tonal dressing, the Princess was spotted just last week in a head-to-toe grey look. But this week’s mossy green moment feels even more elevated; a sophisticated twist that reads as fresher and more fashion-forward than deeper neutrals.
More interesting than black yet just as versatile, take your colour-blocking cues from Kate Middleton this season and explore my edit of the best olive green pieces to shop right now.
Shop Kate Middleton's Look:
Whilst Kate's exact Victoria Beckham blazer is no longer on sale, this elegant alternative is a near-identical match.
Style these with tall pointed-toe heels to make you leg go on and on.
Shop the Olive-Green Colour Trend:
Style this with a pair of tonal trousers or skirt, or contrast the earthy hue with a pair of black trousers.
This floor-grazing knit skirt is perfect for styling throughout the height of winter. Just pair with tights and tall boots for maximum warmth.
The khaki trench-coat trend is taking off this season, and this sleek, single-breasted style from Nobody's Child is one of my favourites.
Loop this over your body, or wear it tucked under your arm as a clutch.
Whilst I love this in the rich olive shade, it also comes in brown, black and sand.
Rendered in a sumptuous velvet finish, the rich mossy hue takes on a supreme elegance.
I'm banking this ahead of winter wedding season.
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