Kate Middleton's Athleisure Style Is Definitely Queen Approved

While Kate Middleton's worn her fair share of casual outfits through the years, she tends to step it up for most formal events — in a pair of pumps. So even though the duchess might have worn black skinny jeans to the America's Cup World Series, her look felt polished thanks to some smart footwear.

When Kate does dress down in a polo or breezy tee, it's usually for sports, but when she's wearing denim and heels below, her outfit's still got that royal touch. Read on to see Kate's latest appearance, plus more times she's pulled off the winning combination, then shop for the two pieces you need if you're a sophisticated girl at heart.