How the Princess of Wales makes her Zara bargains look expensive

Plus: In praise of Bette Midler and her ‘tailored’ face at 77 and why the war on British tourists stinks of class snobbery
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Friday March 3 2023

By Tamara Abraham
FASHION EDITOR

It’s always interesting to see the Princess of Wales wearing high street brands. Whenever she wears something from the likes of Jigsaw or Hobbs, it’s reassuring proof that you don’t need to spend a fortune on your wardrobe, as long as you have a good eye for a gem. Her most recent outing revealed one such find: a three-year-old Zara houndstooth midi skirt, which looked every bit as luxurious as her custom Alexander McQueen coat and her bespoke Gianvito Rossi boots.

This isn’t often the case for the rest of us, so how does she do it? I explore her possible secrets here.

Wishing you a stylish weekend,
Tamara

 

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