It's been quite awhile since Kate Middleton's made a public appearance, gracing us with sophisticated outfit ideas and a reason to shop. Finally, the duchess is back from her maternity leave [1], and she looks fresher than ever in a Ralph Lauren houndstooth dress, complete with a thin leather belt and a preppy collar. The piece is an obvious workwear staple [2] for Fall with its preppy details, relaxed fit, and neutral print that feels polished when paired with a few luxe accessories like Kate's.
We're re-creating Kate's look, from her shirtdress to her Stuart Weitzman pumps and Mulberry clutch. Read on to see a few more angles of the duchess paying a visit to The Anna Freud Centre, then pick up her business-casual essentials [3] and strut confidently into the office tomorrow morning.
Kate's Ralph Lauren houndstooth-print dress comes complete with a skinny black patent-leather belt.
Kate completed her look with black Stuart Weitzman Power pumps.
Kate's hair blew in the wind, showing off a pair of dainty pearl drop earrings.
She held onto her go-to Mulberry clutch.
The finishing touch to Kate's outfit was her sapphire engagement ring.
Ralph Lauren Black Label Long Sleeve Houndstooth Belted Shirtdress [4] ($1,595)
Saint Laurent Houndstooth Sheath Dress [5] ($2,990)
Michael Kors Short Dress [6] ($1,069)
Michael Kors Lattice Print Polo Dress [7] ($1,250)
Diane von Furstenberg Geometric Print Shirt Dress [8] ($378)
Blugirl Follies Short Dress [9] ($195)
Tory Burch Camp Jersey Shirtdress [10] ($375)
Stuart Weitzman Pumps [11] ($355)
Cole Haan Bethany Leather Pump [12] ($248)
Gianvito Rossi Suede Pumps [13] ($640)
Chloé Gabrielle Leather Clutch [14] ($1,190)
Dune Bree Brooch-Detail Bag [15] ($67)
Tara Pearl Earrings [16] ($2,090)
Lauren Ralph Lauren Pearl and Rhinestone Drop Earrings [17] ($36)