Thanks to Meghan Markle [1], black pants [2] are no surprise on a royal outing — but when Kate Middleton decided to opt for the look, we had to do a double take. On Dec. 5, the Duchess of Cambridge stepped out with Prince William [3] at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, wearing black wide-leg pants and the very appropriately named Smythe Duchess Blazer [4] ($695), which she paired with a white t-shirt and an L.K.Bennett Dora clutch [5] ($285). And this time, the casual look wasn't to play sports.
While Kate often wears pants [6] if she's participating in physical activity or visiting a center where she is expected to interact with the public, she typically goes for jeans and heels [7] and rarely for wide-leg trousers. For this look, we can't help but wonder whether she's taken a styling tip from her sister-in-law, Meghan, who's more than once worn pants and a blazer [8] on an official outing.
Ahead, get a closer look at Kate's outfit — as well as a few of the times Meghan's worn this kind of ensemble — then shop similar pieces to re-create the look for yourself. Honestly, we won't blame you if you've already decided to dig out your pants and favorite blazer for work tomorrow.
Meghan Wearing Black Pants
In July, Meghan wore a black Givenchy pantsuit [10] and relaxed white t-shirt while in Dublin, Ireland.
Back in January, Meghan showed off a head-to-toe black outfit [11]. She wore a black Marks & Spencer sweater, black Burberry high-waisted flares, and Sarah Flint shoes.
When Meghan and Harry went on their very first trip to Scotland, she wore a pair of Veronica Beard pants [12] with a very elegant button detail.
Kate Wearing Pants
Shop Similar Pieces to Recreate Kate's Outfit
Smythe Duchess Wool Blazer in Army Green [13] ($695)
Unique 21 Hero Tailored Single Button Blazer
Unique 21 Hero Tailored Single Button Blazer [14] ($48, originally $73)
Totokaelo Viden Blaze Jacket
Totokaelo Viden Blaze Jacket [15] ($199, originally $498)
Topshop Clean High-Waist Wide Leg Trousers
Topshop Clean High-Waist Wide Leg Trousers [16] ($95)
Lyssé Jackie High Waist Wide Leg Pants
Lyssé Jackie High Waist Wide Leg Pants [17] ($118)
Michael Kors Wool and Cashmere Wide-Leg Pants
Michael Kors Wool and Cashmere Wide-Leg Pants [18] ($269, originally $1,195)
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