Kate Middleton Just Wore the Elegant Shoe Trend That Looks Best With Tricky Ankle-Length Trousers

There are certain style dilemmas I turn to Catherine, Princess of Wales, to solve. With her sharp eye for tailoring and a wardrobe built around polished, structured pieces, Kate Middleton has long been my north star when it comes to mastering elegant, streamlined dressing. And today, she’s reminded me why—stepping out with the shoe solution to one of the most notoriously difficult trouser lengths.

Spotted in a deep forest-green pair of trousers, Kate’s look featured a silhouette that’s famously tricky to get right: ankle-length trousers. While the length feels polished and refined, it can often prove awkward when it comes to shoes. Middleton’s answer? A pair of sleek pointed-toe flats in a soft caramel shade.

Elongating her legs by means of the pointed silhouette, the clever shoe pairing also added an understated elegance to her outfit, all the while keeping her look comfortable and relaxed.

The rest of her ensemble followed suit. A crisp, tailored shirt from British brand With Nothing Underneath (£120) and a neatly cut tweed blazer completed her outfit. But perhaps the most striking detail of all was her new hair colour: glossy, tousled waves in a soft shade of bronde. A notable shift from her signature rich brunette, the softer hue played in harmony with the earthy tones of her outfit, proving that blonde for autumn might just be the refresh we didn’t know we needed.