{"id":5787,"date":"2025-09-18T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/?p=5787"},"modified":"2025-09-24T21:43:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T21:43:13","slug":"this-86-suit-is-the-perfect-alternative-to-princess-catherines-1370-bella-freud-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/18\/this-86-suit-is-the-perfect-alternative-to-princess-catherines-1370-bella-freud-look\/","title":{"rendered":"This \u00a386 suit is the perfect alternative to Princess Catherine\u2019s \u00a31,370 Bella Freud look"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Want to look like the Princess of Wales, but on a budget? Well this suit is perfect for recreating her office attire. (Picture: Metro\/Next\/Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Princess Catherine<\/a> knows how to pull together a look and her latest outfit is proof. <\/p>\n

Over the weekend, the royal<\/a> paid a visit to Sudbury Silk Mills in a sharp grey checked suit that oozed sophistication.<\/p>\n

The tailored two-piece, a Bella Freud number<\/a>, looked chic and put-together and proved the princess has got effortless power dressing down to a tee.<\/p>\n

But, if you\u2019re wanting to shop the suit for yourself you will have to fork out a whopping \u00a31,370. <\/p>\n

Luckily, the shopping experts at Metro have found a brilliant high street<\/a> alternative for just \u00a386<\/a>, saving you a massive \u00a31,284.<\/p>\n

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Next Grey\/Blue Check Single Breasted Sculpting Blazer<\/h2>\n

Featuring a grey\/blue checked pattern and fitted cut, the Next Grey\/Blue Check Single Breasted Sculpting Blazer is stylish and chic. Also available is the matching Sculpting Slim Leg Trousers (\u00a332) for a full-on power dressing moment. Both pieces are machine washable and available in a range of sizes with Petite sizing available too.<\/p>\n

Buy Now for \u00a354<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Next\u2019s Grey\/Blue Check Single Breasted Sculpting Blazer<\/a> and matching Sculpting Slim Leg Trousers (\u00a332) feature a similarly smart check pattern and flattering, tailored fit that echoes Catherine\u2019s designer look without the designer price tag.<\/p>\n

Appropriate for the office but versatile enough for dinner or drinks, this suit looks a lot more expensive than it is but is brilliantly practical and suitable for chucking in the washing machine when it gets dirty.<\/p>\n

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Style it with a black crew neck top like Kate, and finish with minimal jewellery, a black leather belt and a sleek blow-dry to really channel the Princess\u2019s style.<\/p>\n

Not quite confident enough to go all-in on the suit? They work just as well as separates. Try the blazer with black wide-leg trousers or jeans and the trousers with a crisp white shirt.<\/p>\n

Because, as this look proves, you don\u2019t need a royal budget to dress like a princess.<\/p>\n

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