The Princess of Wales sported a casual yet chic look for her most recent engagements on Thursday, 14 September.
During a trip to Hereford to visit partners of the Duchy of Cornwall, Kate wore a pair of slender black jeans, coordinated with a loosely tailored grey jacket and practical lace-up walking boots (she did traverse into the forest to discover Madley Primary School’s outdoor learning project, after all).
The Princess looked chic in her skinny jeans: a style that dominated the denim category for a decade after Kate Moss was seen wearing them in 2005.
So, are we about to embrace the return of the skinny jean? While the body-contouring cut may strike more nausea than nostalgia into the heart of some, there’s no denying the versatility of this slender, simple cut.
Trends may come and go, but Kate has this week proved the power of ignoring the pull of the zeitgeist and wearing what feels good: whether that’s a baggy boyfriend cut or a pair of the skinniest jeans, we suggest you go for it.
If you're searching for your next pair of jeans, why not check out some of our favourite styles below?
An undeniable wardrobe essential.
Roberta Schroeder is the Senior Ecommerce Editor at Harper's Bazaar and ELLE, overseeing shopping strategy and content across fashion, beauty, and travel. She has more than 15 years of experience in the luxury sector, spanning personal shopping, editorial consultancy, trend forecasting and journalism. Over the years, she has worked for global brands including WGSN, Farfetch, Chanel, and Vogue.
When not testing beauty products, trialling trends and curating content that spotlights the very best in fashion and beauty, Roberta can usually be found trawling resale sites and vintage stores for a long-coveted designer find. Follow Roberta on Instagram at @roberta__schroeder
