{"id":391137,"date":"2025-09-02T05:51:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T05:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/391137\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T05:51:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T05:51:24","slug":"kate-middletons-sleek-waterproof-coat-is-the-chic-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/391137\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton’s sleek waterproof coat is the chic yet\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Catherine, Princess of Wales visits the C\u00e2r-Y-M\u00f4r Seaweed Farm in south-west Wales on September 8, 2023.<\/p>\n

As much as I love summer there\u2019s something about autumn fashion that always gets me excited for the changing of the seasons. Now September is finally here and the notoriously unpredictable weather can make it tricky to adapt your style as practical pieces become even more key.<\/p>\n

A pair of the best wellies<\/a> and a waterproof or showerproof coat are staples in my wardrobe and the Princess of Wales has found her favourites too. The future Queen isn\u2019t afraid to dress with function *and* fashion in mind and her khaki hooded rain coat works for both.<\/p>\n

She last wore it for a trip to St Davids in Wales in 2023 when she and Prince William visited the RNLI Lifeboat Station and C\u00e2r-Y-M\u00f4r seaweed farm. Although it was sunny, Kate erred on the side of caution with her Troy London Wax Parka<\/a>.<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Photo by Arthur Edwards – WPA Pool\/Getty Images)
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Troy London Wax Parka in Khaki<\/p>\n

Although Kate’s exact jacket is selling out fast, you can still get it in three sizes at Wolf & Badger and there are a few other colours you can choose from too. It’s made from cotton with a dry wax finish and has handy pockets and a seal seamed Nylon membrane.<\/p>\n

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Regatta Bayletta II Waterproof Jacket<\/p>\n

The Regatta Bayletta II women’s jacket is a must-have raincoat for autumn. Crafted using ISOTEX waterproof technology, this jacket provides protection against the elements. There are several colours you can choose from, both neutral and vibrant.<\/p>\n

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The North Face Water Repellent Parka<\/p>\n

Currently reduced in the sale, this mid-length parka is a perfect option for rainy days. It’s made from breathable, seam-sealed DRYVENT\u2122 fabric to help keep you protected from the weather, while an adjustable hood, cuffs and waist mean you don’t have to compromise between style and function.<\/p>\n

It comes in a variety of other shades, though the beige-green of Kate\u2019s jacket is one of the most wearable and classic hues if you\u2019re not sold on specific autumn\/winter colour trends<\/a>. It\u2019s made from 100% cotton and has a dry wax finish.<\/p>\n

The black lining provides waterproof protection and the drawstring hood and cinched waist provide additional shaping. These kinds of details are what make all the difference to very practical items as they take them to another level.<\/p>\n

A cinched-in waist in particular is worth looking out for if you\u2019re not keen on chunky coats and boxy jackets in the colder months. The Princess of Wales went for a streamlined outfit underneath to accentuate the sleek silhouette of her parka.<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Photo by ARTHUR EDWARDS\/POOL\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

In Wales she wore it with fitted black G-Star cargo trousers and a white T-shirt, with her beloved Veja Esplar trainers<\/a>. This more low-key outfit complemented the waterproof jacket and I\u2019d recommend going for something similar if you\u2019re wondering how to style a raincoat.<\/p>\n

Going for something tailored or smart underneath can be too much of a contrast, so it can work better to ensure that part of your ensemble is more relaxed. I can be something as simple as adding your best white trainers<\/a> for a sporty edge, a T-shirt or jeans – or, like Kate, all three.<\/p>\n

Wales wasn\u2019t the first time we\u2019ve seen her style her Troy London parka and in 2016 she opted for a similar look. The Princess went for black skinny jeans and white canvas trainers for an October outfit during her and Prince William\u2019s trip to Canada.<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Photo by Karwai Tang\/WireImage via Getty)<\/p>\n

Thankfully for the senior royal she didn\u2019t have to use the hood on either occasion, but having it there in case was a great choice. As we get further into autumn we\u2019re likely to have plenty more rainy days and you can\u2019t underestimate how useful it is to have a jacket in your wardrobe that offers some degree of weather protection in an elegant way.<\/p>\n

To get the most out of your outwear, I\u2019d advise investing in a neutral colour like black, brown or khaki like Kate\u2019s parka. These muted tones go with pretty much everything and look a little more fashion-forward worn with everyday outfits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Catherine, Princess of Wales visits the C\u00e2r-Y-M\u00f4r Seaweed Farm in south-west Wales on September 8, 2023. As much…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":391138,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7708],"tags":[1500,7709,7714,7713,4044,5686,5681,533,12,5683,5682,5684,2832,532,2831,7710,519,5685,7711,7712,263],"class_list":{"0":"post-391137","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-royals","8":"tag-breaking-news","9":"tag-british-royal-family","10":"tag-catherine","11":"tag-catherine-middleton","12":"tag-daily-news","13":"tag-global-news","14":"tag-inkl","15":"tag-kate-middleton","16":"tag-news","17":"tag-news-app","18":"tag-news-headlines","19":"tag-news-today","20":"tag-prince-of-wales","21":"tag-prince-william","22":"tag-princess-of-wales","23":"tag-royal-families","24":"tag-royal-family","25":"tag-today-news","26":"tag-uk-royal-family","27":"tag-william","28":"tag-world-news"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115133145801571116","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/391137","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=391137"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/391137\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/391138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=391137"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=391137"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=391137"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}