Kate Middleton Styles Shorts In The Most Sophisticated Way

(Celebrity) Here’s how she does it. by Jordan Goldberg Aug. 17, 2022 Matt Keeble/PA Images

The Duchess of Cambridge’s royal wardrobe is filled with modest skirt suits and coat dresses. On occasion though, Kate Middleton does wear shorts for a more laid-back look. Still, she styles them ever so appropriately for her public appearances, as you’ll see ahead. Zac Goodwin - PA Images/Getty Images

White Shorts

The Duchess typically reaches for shorts when she’s spending the day participating in sports. In this look for a day with the Great Britain Sailing Team, she leaned into the nautical vibes by styling her white bottoms with a striped sweater . Matt Keeble/PA Images

Navy Shorts

On another waterfront occasion, Middleton made sure to stay dry by pairing her navy shorts with a water-resistant zip-up jacket. She coordinated the piece with sporty baby blue-colored sneakers . Antony Jones/Getty Images

Gray Shorts

For this day of sailing, the mom-of-three wore comfortable gray shorts with a classic athletic polo top . The number had a colored trim to give the look a subtle pop. Samir Hussein/WireImage

Navy Shorts With Flap Pockets

Functionality may be equally as important as style for a day on the water. Fans got a glimpse of Middleton in navy shorts, a windbreaker, and a trucker hat after she sailed with the Great Britain Sailing Team on July 31, 2022. Lloyd Images/Getty Images

Ahead, shop the garments you’ll need to recreate the royal’s on-the-water outfits. We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article.

Superga 2750 Cotu Classic White $65 If you’re searching for white sneakers you’ll love forever, you’ve come to the right place. This pair from Superga is versatile, sleek, and will complement any look. See on Superga

North Face Women's Flight Lightriser Futurelight Jacket $300 For days near the water, don’t forget a waterproof zip-up. This option from North Face is lightweight and classic, so you can wear it during rainy days or for extra warmth when it’s breezy outside. See on North Face

Holland Cooper Oyster Linen Tailored Short £199 Swap out your denim shorts for these elevated and tailored bottoms from Holland Cooper. Middleton owns this exact pair and has styled it with a nautical sweater . See on Holland Cooper

Tory Burch Performance Piqué Heart Polo $138 Polo tops are trending for fall as they’re a preppy and timeless option for the daytime. For days when you’ll be on-the-go, opt for a breathable option that will keep you cool during activities. See on Tory Burch

Theory Mini Utility Short in Good Linen $215 The key to royal-approved shorts is ensuring they’re tailored and minimalistic. This Theory pair has a clean waistline and patch pockets at the front that create a sophisticated look. See on Theory

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