Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh Pairs Military-inspired Jacket With Midi Skirt for Farm Visit

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh put a spin on spring dressing for her recent royal engagement. The British royal family member visited the Yeo Valley Farm in Blagdon on Wednesday for a daytime event.

For the occasion, Sophie wore a Bally belted wool-blend jacket in navy. The jacket featured four flap-pockets and gold button detailing along with an ornately designed gold belt buckle. Sophie paired the look with a patterned shirt, which featured quintessential spring hues like light blues and cream colors.

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She also wore a navy midiskirt and paired the look with brown boots. The Duchess of Edinburgh accessorized her look with a pair of Lucia Odescalchi earrings and a clutch designed by Sophie Habsburg. The navy color scheme of Sophie’s ensemble was a stark contrast to the springtime colors around her, including flowers in vibrant purples and tulips in red, white and orange.

But while the Duchess of Edinburgh made the case for navy color schemes and wool-blends during spring, the royal has already demonstrated her appreciation for softer tones and pastel colors that evoke the springtime season. While attending the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace on April 8, the royal embraced spring pastels in a knit maxi dress in light blue by Roland Mouret.

Along with the dress, the Duchess of Edinburgh wore a double-breasted brushed wool coat in sand white by Max Mara. She continued the springtime aesthetic by completing her look with blush pink pointed-toe pumps by Prada. The finishing touch was a Strathberry shoulder bag, which complemented the hues on display in Sophie’s outfit.

Like many European royals, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh often keeps her public engagement ensembles sleek and refined. Much like Queen Letizia of Spain and Catherine, Princess of Wales, Sophie’s style and sartorial sensibility often refrains from current trends, opting instead for classic silhouettes with contemporary touches.

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