For those of us who love classic British style with a contemporary flair, the Princess of Wales has the wardrobe of dreams. Renowned for pairing luxury designers with high street pieces (especially when it comes to official duties), we have watched her grow more adventurous in her fashion sense throughout the years.
That being said, one affordable brand she gravitates toward time and again is Boden.
- Princess Kate's staple cashmere Tees from Boden have been given a stylish upgrade with buttons and puff sleeve
- Available in three chic colours that are perfect for spring, my favourite is the Sandstone Yellow hue
- You can currently get 15% off the new style with the code XCRM.
Princess Kate, 44, has worn the British high-street label on numerous occasions, including just last month when she wore the Nya Penny Loafers to visit school children in London. Moreover, one style from Boden that she wears on repeat is its short-sleeve cashmere tops. She wore the brand’s classic crew neck Cashmere Knit Top in beige hue ‘smoky quartz’ while on a Lake District visit in 2021, and has been pictured in the Eva Cashmere T-Shirt in black multiple times.
© Getty ImagesI relate to the future Queen’s love for a short-sleeve knit. These chic tops are on repeat in my wardrobe, particularly when we're transitioning between seasons. The knit fabric keeps you warm during the cooler parts of the day, while the short sleeves let in a bit of breeze – perfect for when the weather is painfully temperamental (like us Brits are all moaning about right now!).
So, you can imagine my glee when I realised that Boden has given this Princess Kate-approved style an elegant upgrade just in time for spring. The brand has now released its Cropped Cashmere Cardigan – following a similar silhouette as its cashmere Tees, but with added detailing of buttons and gently puffed sleeves.
Boden Cropped Cashmere Cardigan
Get 15% off the top with the code XCRM
A blurb on the new style reads: "While the weather warms up, reach for this cute cardi. The short gently puffed sleeves and colours speak to a summer incoming and it pairs well with jeans or dresses. Plus, it’s spun from luxurious and lightweight cashmere (certified by The Good Cashmere Standard®) so it’s the real cream of the crop."
The new piece comes in hues of Misty Blue, Sandstone Yellow and Ash Red – but I think the dopamine-inducing yellow is my favourite. Available in size XS through to XL, the functional buttons will come in handy for days that start off cold and end up warm. The cut is straight so it doesn’t hug the body too much, and it’s designed to fall naturally at your waist.
A review of the cardigan reads: “This is adorable; perfect fit and I love the cropped length and puffed sleeves as they make it really modern and special. I bought the red as it's the only bold colour…the colour is true to the photos, quite ruby. I would definitely buy this again. Greens, navy, bright blue and hot pink would be awesome for summer!”
