Kate Middleton Just Made Us Want to Buy This Boring Basic—28 of Our Favorites
There’s no question we love a style moment from Kate Middleton. From her elegant midi dresses to her sleek blazer ensembles, we regularly keep a close eye on what the Duchess of Cambridge wears out and about and during special appearances. While regal hats and stately frocks are certainly a part of her weekly wardrobe, the duchess also knows the power of trustworthy, understated basics for more casual affairs. From her Veja white sneakers to her classic Breton sweaters, she’s regularly spotted giving these boring basics an elevated Kate Middleton touch.
One fashion staple we’ve seen her wearing on several occasions is a white tank top—not usually worn alone but most often layered under a blazer or a smart suit, like on a recent meeting with the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. She styled a standout pale-pink pantsuit with an easy white tank top, striking the perfect balance between aspirational and relatable. She also reminded us how chic a white tank top is, so if you’re looking to update the basic top in your own wardrobe, keep scrolling as we share our absolute favorite white tank tops to get your hands on from the multibrand retailer we love to buy all our basics from: Nordstrom.
On Kate Middleton: Alexander McQueen blazer and pants; Mappin & Webb earrings
For a business meeting, Kate pairs a pretty pink pantsuit with a casual white tank for the perfect casual-chic vibe.
On Kate Middleton: & Other Stories jeans; Veja sneakers
For a more casual affair, Kate layers a basic white tank under a peach blazer, high-waisted jeans, and sneakers—relaxed yet polished.
This stretchy cotton cami looks great worn solo or as a base layer.
Shop Our Favorite Tank Tops From Nordstrom
A cute cropped sweater tank to style with your high-waisted pants.
Up next, Kendall Jenner's $140 "boring" sandals have insanely good Nordstrom reviews.
Judith Jones is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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