Kate Middleton has been a fashion icon since 2002 when she walked the runway in that sheer brown dress and, ultimately, caught Prince William’s eye. Since then, the princess’ fashion has evolved in tandem with her position in the cultural, political and social spheres, but our appreciation for her style remains.
Nowadays, if you’re thinking about her iconic looks, second to her wedding dress, you’re probably picturing a striped sweater or, as they call it across the pond, a striped jumper. We can’t all afford cashmere sweaters like the ones Kate wears, but this list has more than a dozen worthy replacements. From Amazon and Nordstrom, these sweaters, including cardigans, vests and turtlenecks, exude royal confidence — and cost as low as $12!
15 Affordable Sweaters to Nail Kate Middleton’s Timeless Look
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1. Our Favorite: Steal the princess’ look almost to a tee (er, sweater) with this navy-and-white number by British brand Boden. You’ll feel royal — and royally comfortable — every time you wear it.
2. Budget-Friendly: For a similar look — but for way less, opt for this Amazon sweater with more than 1,300 fans. Kate has a sweater similar to the white one with navy stripes in her closet.
3. Royal and Ribbed: The ribbing on this eye-catching sweater creates a cool effect when paired with the horizontal stripes. The navy colorway is the most Kate-coded, but we love the light blue and pink ones, too.
4. Casual Class: The boxy fit of this relaxed sweater dresses it down a bit, and the varied widths of the stripes add visual interest. Plus, it’s 100% cotton!
5. Let’s Eyelet: The subtle detailing on this affordable sweater is what made it stand out to us. The tiny eyelets and trim around the color are too cute. Sick of stripes? There are more than 40 patterns and colors to choose from!
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6. Short-Sleeved Stunner: The thick double stripes that span the chest of this all-season sweater are retro and trendy all at once. You can’t go wrong with either the black or blue.
7. Burberry Vibes: Although the color scheme and pattern of this designer-inspired sweater deviate from Kate’s signature style, we can so see her sporting something similar.
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8. Rugby Chic: Rugby is an English sport, so it only makes sense to include a cozy sweater in the iconic collared style. The wooden buttons give it an elevated touch.
9. Zip It: This slouchy quarter-zip can be worn with the collar folded over, a la country clubbers, or zipped up all the way if you’re more of a fashion risk-taker.
10. In Stitches: We’re obsessed with the bold whipstitching that lines the collar and bottom of this striped beauty. It’d look timelessly stylish with a pair of dark-wash jeans.
11. Prep Squad: This nautical-influenced sweater, with an impressive 4.5-star rating, is as classic as they come — right down to the golden buttons. The best part? It has pockets!
12. Cute Cardigan: The tasteful stripes and tortoise shell buttons on this 100% cotton cardigan are a match as perfect as Kate and the crown. And it’s super marked down right now!
13. Turtlenecked Treat: This groovy oversized sweater with bell sleeves might be just outside of Kate’s wheelhouse, but we think you’re up for it! We can’t believe it’s only $12.
14. Shoulder Show: The lantern sleeves and shoulder accents of this pullover sweater lend it a level of flair we find irresistible. It comes in eight colors of stripes and plenty of solids, too!
15. Vest Is Best: We need summer to be here ASAP for this sleeveless sweater alone. It’s so posh, we can practically picture ourselves rocking it on a sailboat.
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