Princess Catherine's £1,170 Max Mara Houndstooth Double-Breasted Blazer can be replicated for under £50, with Roman's Tweed Double Breasted Blazer reduced to £48.75 using discount code AFRPLC25Q226 and an ASOS Design Tailored Check Blazer priced at £45.
Princess Kate's countrycore outfit
The Princess of Wales wore her Houndstooth Double-Breasted Blazer from Max Mara during a visit to The Forward Trust in Southend on September 24, marking Addiction Awareness Week. She paired the blazer with straight-leg trousers and loafers, demonstrating how to adapt country-inspired fashion for a city setting.
The outfit follows her trip to Scotland last week, where she wore a Tweed 8-Piece Hat and brown jodhpurs in an outdoorsy ensemble. Countrycore is emerging as a leading autumn trend, defined by muted colour schemes, classic prints such as tweed and houndstooth, and a blend of functionality and sophistication.
Roman's affordable alternative
Roman's Tweed Double Breasted Blazer, priced at £65, offers a strikingly similar look to Princess Kate's designer piece. The discount code AFRPLC25Q226 reduces it to £48.75, a 25 per cent saving. The blazer features a double-breasted cut with subtle gold buttons, sits at the hips, and is crafted from a 9% wool blend for warmth without overheating during commutes, according to Express.
The houndstooth check pattern spans shades of brown and beige, making it versatile with various colour schemes. It is available in sizes 10 to 20, though size 10 is currently out of stock, and there are no petite or tall sizing options.
ASOS Design alternative and styling tips
ASOS Design offers the Tailored Check Blazer for £45, featuring notch lapels, padded shoulders and a single button fastening in a relaxed style. For a polished look, shoppers can pair either blazer with straight-leg trousers in neutral tones such as brown, navy or black, and finish with loafers, following Princess Kate's example.
The blazer also works with slim-fit trousers or leggings, knee-high boots and a crisp white shirt, or with jeans, a white T-shirt and trainers. It can be paired with a matching skirt and knee-high boots for a sophisticated outfit.
