The Princess of Wales wore a green tartan Emilia Wickstead skirt during a recent visit to Northern Ireland, renewing interest in the heritage print. The 44-year-old paired the sweeping midi design with a crisp white ruffled blouse.
Catherine has regularly championed traditional checks, especially in colder months, favouring red tartan as well as browns, greens and earthy tones. Her elegant, flowing midi skirts have become a signature, making the print a staple for autumn wardrobes.
Affordable alternatives to the £1,450 designer skirt
The Emilia Wickstead skirt carries a price tag of £1,450, so high street alternatives have been selected to capture the royal's love of midi lengths, flattering cuts and heritage checks. Prices start from £40.
For a luxury splurge, House of Bruar offers a red tartan skirt at £179.95. The British label has been worn by the Princess herself, and the skirt is made from 100% wool in sizes 8-20.
Mid-range and budget picks
Nobody's Child has a navy tartan pleated midi skirt for £110, part of Louise Thompson's latest edit. It features a high waist, sweeping pleats and a side-tie detail, and comes in UK sizes 4-18 with regular and petite lengths.
Boden's Verity Taffeta Midi Skirt, priced at £119 (reduced to £101.15 with code 9Q3A), offers navy and green checks with wide pleats, a midi length and pockets. It is available in petite, regular and long lengths, UK sizes 4-22.
For a budget buy, M&S has a Checked Midi A-Line Skirt for £40 in earthy browns and warm reds. It features gathers at the high-rise waist and a side zip, in UK sizes 8-20 with petite, regular and tall lengths.
