No Need to Reach For Black and White—Kate Middleton Found the Elevated Colour Combo That Looks Just as Chic

Occasionally my friends come to me for the odd styling tip, and while sometimes we talk seasonally specific trends, most often I end up focusing on elegant colour combinations, rather than off-the-moment silhouettes. As such, I’m always on the lookout for new duos to add to my own rotation, which is why I was particularly pleased when a fresh set of images of Catherine, Princess of Wales landed on my desk. In them, she showcased one of the chicest, most delicate colour pairings I’ve seen in a while.

Skirting past reliable black, white, and even overlooking the heavily trending chocolate brown trend, Middleton instead stepped out in a pale pink blouse styled with a soft grey suit. Both subtler shades with an understated energy, the light blush injects a sense of freshness and optimism, while the grey grounds it with calm sophistication that makes the pairing feel so wearable.

While Middleton demonstrated the look with a chic, tailored grey suit and pretty pink blouse, the colour combination easily translates into more casual wardrobes, too. Imagine a chunky pink knit layered beneath a woollen grey coat, or blush accessories set against a slate-grey base.