Kate Middleton Just Rewore the Boots That Define Her Autumn Style

At a recent engagement in Northern Ireland, the Princess of Wales opted for a look that combined practicality with her usual sense of refinement. She joined Prince William on visits to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service’s new Learning and Development College in Cookstown, before continuing to agricultural visits in County Tyrone and County Armagh.

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Her outfit reflected pieces she’s returned to many times before. She paired a khaki Alexander McQueen coat with dark brown suede boots, a combination that felt practical, seasonal and true to her established autumn style. The coat’s sharp lines softened slightly beside the suede boots, giving the outfit a relaxed edge.

Later, she traded the coat for a waxed Barbour jacket and checked skirt, keeping the same boots for the countryside engagements. It proved a practical choice, suitable for official duties and sturdy enough for the day’s rural visits.

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The reappearance of the chocolate suede boots will be familiar to anyone who tracks her style choices. She’s worn them for years, and they align well with this autumn’s focus on tactile, timeless materials.

Her appearance in Northern Ireland underscored what has always defined her style: reliability and restraint over novelty.