By Katie Daly
Copyright hellomagazine
The Duchess of Edinburgh has an impeccable autumn/winter wardrobe, but a new photo has emerged of the royal going shopping in London – and she paired an unexpected set of clothing items together. Duchess Sophie, 60, was seen outside Penelope Chilvers’ boutique in Notting Hill, having viewed the footwear designer’s new collection. She wore a business suit featuring Max Mara’s ‘Dilly’ blazer with padded shoulders, single-breasted buttons, and crisp lapels.
She paired the blazer with the matching trousers, the ‘Zelma’ style with a cinched waist and wide leg. Underneath, she wore a fine knit sweater in a coordinating oatmeal hue. The most unexpected element of her outfit was her shoes. Despite Penelope Chilvers’ espadrilles being a staple in Sophie’s wardrobe, she opted for Gianvito Rossi’s ‘Foster 45 Suede Ankle Boots’, a heeled hiking boot style with a lace-up front.
“Duchess Sophie pairing hiking boots with a suit is a little surprising as she is normally quite a formal dresser,” HELLO!’s Fashion and Beauty News Editor, Laura Sutcliffe, tells us. “But, by mixing the casual boots with such a tailored ensemble, she gives that relatable, down-to-earth feel to a look, which gives it a slightly more wearable stance. Plus, it’s great for on-the-go togetherness when high heels are just too much!”
Duchess Sophie’s boots
