Kate Middleton Just Wore a Dress We Can't Believe She Found at Zara

If you're a regular reader of Who What Wear, you're probably well acquainted with Kate Middleton's wardrobe. She dresses pretty classically, but occasionally she'll surprise us with something a bit different (case in point: this chic Warehouse and Chanel outfit last month). The list of the designers she often turns to is pretty definite: often Alexander McQueen and Jenny Packham and occasionally Erdem, Emilia Wickstead, and Roksanda. But it's not just the more expensive end of the spectrum she's a fan of. She regularly wears fast-fashion pieces from a range of brands, from Superga sneakers to & Other Stories dresses. But, and I'm going to put my stake in the ground here, her favorite store has to be Zara.

For years she's worn pieces from the brand and always makes them look super expensive. Today, she wore a checked dress from the brand (alas, already sold out) under an Alexander McQueen coat and with a pair of black block heels and a black top-handle bag. Last year, she was spotted wearing an on-trend black embellished headband from the shop. While attending the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance the Duchess of Cambridge wore a bateau-neck dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, a $30 Zara headband, and an Alexander McQueen bag.

This made me wonder about all the other times that she's worn the Spanish mega-brand and the pieces she always wears over all the others. My theory is that she always shops the basics so they look more expensive. But then when it comes to accessories, she'll always go a bit more left-field and experiment. See her look today, then keep going for your guide to shopping Zara like Kate Middleton. 

This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.