The Duchess of Edinburgh has turned to Western-inspired footwear for the season ahead, wearing a pair of Penelope Chilvers cowboy boots that have been hailed as a chic autumn wardrobe staple.
Sophie, 61, stepped out in a denim ensemble, pairing her outfit with the brand's £359 Goldie Embroidered Cowboy Boots in the Peat shade, a warm tan-brown suede. The mid-calf boots feature an elongated toe, a Cuban heel and a slim silhouette, with intricate embroidery running across the suede in contrasting tones.
How Sophie styled the boots
The Duchess wore the boots underneath a denim skirt, giving a simple outfit a more polished, country-inspired finish. Stylists suggest pairing them with midi dresses, knitted skirts, straight-leg jeans, a crisp shirt and an oversized blazer from September onwards.
Royal watchers may recognise the Penelope Chilvers Western aesthetic. Last year, Harriet Phillips was spotted in a lighter pair of the designer's cowboy boots, which subsequently sold out. Sophie's latest outing could put the darker autumnal version on shoppers' radar too.
Where to buy the boots
The Peat colourway is easy to style because the warm brown shade works with the colours that return to wardrobes once summer ends. The boots are available in sizes 3 to 9.
Shoppers can buy the Duchess's exact boots from Penelope Chilvers for £359. Alternative options include the Rockingham boots from Fairfax & Favor at £325, a suede mid-calf style with a pointed toe and subtle embroidery, available in sizes 3 to 9 except size 5. The Tayla boots from Dune, priced at £159, offer a classic knee-high alternative in brown suede with a 4cm heel, available in sizes 3 to 8 in standard and wide fit options.
