The Duchess of Sussex may have spent the past few years perfecting laid-back Californian dressing, but one of her latest looks could slot rather seamlessly into a British autumn wardrobe. Last month, the royal was pictured attending a special screening of Roadside Attractions' Cookie Queens in California, where she opted for a beautifully simple brown knitted top.
As the Duchess prepares to move back to the UK, this is one look that will be heading straight into the Britain pile. While the 45-year-old's exact designer knit would set shoppers back hundreds of pounds, a similar look is available at a fraction of the price.
A Royal-Loved Alternative
Although it certainly isn't an exact copy, House of Bruar's £39.95 Slipover ticks plenty of the same boxes. Made from lambswool, the sleeveless knit comes in a similarly rich brown Pecan shade and features a wide V-neck, ribbed neckline, armholes and hem.
There are, of course, some noticeable differences. Meghan's knit has short sleeves and a more relaxed, slightly boxier silhouette, while the House of Bruar version is a traditional sleeveless slipover with a deeper V-neck. Its finer, more fitted shape also gives it a distinctly British countrywear feel.
Practical for British Weather
But that's arguably what makes the alternative so useful. Rather than simply recreating Meghan's outfit, shoppers can take the same chocolate-brown colour palette and turn it into something considerably more practical for unpredictable British weather.
Layer it over a crisp white or checked shirt now, before adding a tweed blazer, jeans and riding boots once temperatures really begin to tumble. It could equally be worn with wide-leg trousers and loafers for the office.
There is plenty of choice beyond Meghan-inspired brown - the slipover is available in 13 colourways. Sizes are equally generous, with XS, S, M, L and XL currently listed as in stock in the Pecan shade.
Meghan may have worn hers beneath the Californian sunshine, but throw a shirt underneath this one and suddenly it looks ready-made for autumn in Britain.
