Kate Middleton's best casual looks for lockdown style inspiration


Kate knows a thing or two about keeping things casual


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Megan Bull
Megan BullTV Writer
March 31, 2020
Kate Middleton, wearing a white blazer and navy pants, walks through a doorway.© Photo: Getty Images

With the UK on lockdown, most of us are donning our comfiest loungewear to work from home. Craving a sense of normality? Perhaps it's time to put an end to that ten-day pyjama streak and put on a pair of jeans, gym leggings or some comfy-but-casual trousers. Sometimes a change of outfit can have you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day.  

When it comes to keeping things casual, the Duchess of Cambridge certainly knows a thing or two about wearing fashionable yet functional clothing. Providing some major style inspiration during self-isolation, we've rounded up Kate's best casual looks.

So, grab a cuppa, make yourself comfortable and check out this stylish royal's everyday outfits...

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Nailing her daywear look, Kate wore this nautical-inspired outfit in June 2017 during a visit to the 1851 Trust roadshow at the Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre in London. Modelling a pair of navy cropped J Crew trousers, a white top, a tailored blazer from Zara and a pair of tweed loafers to match - this outfit is perfect for anyone booked up with team meetings on Zoom. 

A woman with long hair carries a young girl on her hip, both smiling. A man and another child stand behind them in a park.© Photo: Instagram

Relaxing with her family in pictures shared on Mother's Day, the Duchess looked effortlessly cool in this khaki round-neck jumper from Swedish brand, Fjallraven. We can see the Duchess donning her favourite cosy knit in the coming months to work from home. 

Kate Middleton walking in a hallway, wearing a maroon turtleneck and green pants.© Photo: Getty Images

Heading to the Natural History Museum in October 2019, Kate stepped out in these gorgeous green trousers from high street store, Jigsaw. Cutting a relaxed figure in the waist-cinching pair, the mum-of-three teamed her flowy wide-leg trousers with a burgundy top from Warehouse. 

Kate Middleton, wearing a red sweater and black pants, holds a soccer ball while walking on a field with children in sports uniforms.© Photo: Getty Images

Kate showed off her sporty side during her three-day tour of Ireland with Prince William - while playing football at the Gaelic Athletic Association. Looking radiant as ever, she opted for a casual ensemble that consisted of black skinny jeans, a deep orange-red jumper and a pair of black New Balance x Sweaty Betty trainers.

Kate Middleton, wearing a brown jacket and black pants, stands in a barn with cattle.© Photo: Getty Images

On hand for a visit to the Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research Centre at Grange in County Meath, Kate wrapped up warm in a belted green wax Dubarry 'Friel' Olive utility jacket. Underneath, she wore an Alexa Chung x Barbour 'Bella' check blouse, high-waisted jeans from Zara and her trusty brown boots by Penelope Chilvers.  

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Kate Middleton, wearing a green jumpsuit and white sneakers, is running on a track with a smile.© Photo: Getty Images

Duchess Kate looked gorgeous in this off-duty outfit back in February. She wore a Mango green top, Zara culottes and a pair of Marks & Spencer striped trainers, priced at £29.50.

Kate Middleton, wearing a black and white tracksuit, walks with a smile near parked cars.© Photo: Getty Images

Casual and comfortable in maternity-wear, Kate made an appearance at The Lawn Tennis Association while pregnant with Prince Louis in 2017. Ditching her formal attire, Kate smiled from ear-to-ear as she dressed her baby bump in a black zip-up jacket and a pair of tracksuit bottoms from Monreal London. 

Kate Middleton walking on a cobblestone street, wearing a red and black striped sweater and navy jeans.© Photo: Getty Images

Hosting a special Heads Together reception for London Marathon runners at Kensington Palace in 2017, the stylish royal dressed down in a striped jumper by Luisa Spagnoli and white Superga trainers, which she teamed with her beloved skinny jeans. 

Kate Middleton, wearing a white shirt and black pants, plays tennis indoors.© Photo: Getty Images

In a Nike top, Asics sneakers and Monreal London trousers, Kate certainly brought her style A-game to this tennis workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Prince William and a woman in traditional attire stand on grass, holding a cloth.© Photo: Getty Images

While on a safari tour of Kaziranga National Park, the Duchess of Cambridge dressed to impress in a pair of green skinny jeans from Zara, her trusty Sebago shoes and a white polka dot blouse - gorgeous!

Kate Middleton in a light blue coat and brown boots walks among a crowd.© Photo: Getty Images

Kate looked absolutely stunning when she paid a visit to Canada's Carcross and Montana Mountain in a powder blue cardigan by Sentaler - which she paired with blue skinny jeans, brown suede cowboy boots and earrings by Yukon designer Shelley Macdonald.

Kate Middleton, wearing a red sweater and brown boots, walks past a car, smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

In October 2017 Kate headed out on a fishing trip in Haida Gwaii, Canada, wearing a red cable knit jumper from the brand Really Wild.

Kate Middleton, wearing a red jacket and black leggings, jogs on a track with others.© Photo: Getty Images

In 2017, the Duchess showed off her sporty side once more in a quilted jacket by Perfect Moment and New Balance trainers. 

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