Everyone needs a good roll neck jumper in their working wardrobe – even the Duchess of Cambridge. And, like us mere mortals, it seems Kate heads to Zara to stock up on her essentials, as demonstrated by the £19.99 jumper she wore recently.
The Duchess visited London’s Foundling Museum alongside Prince William wearing a chic outfit that comprised of a fitted Zara roll neck, which she tucked into a pair of Jigsaw trousers she’s worn on several outings before.
The jumper, which features a subtle split at the wrist, is currently available from Zara in four colours. The black and cream options are brilliantly versatile, although we also love the pretty grey-blue colour too.
Black high neck jumper, £19.99, Zara
If you’re looking for some wide-leg trousers similar to the Duchess’s, then this kick hem pair are a great option – like her pair, they are from Jigsaw (Lovethesales reports an 150% rise in online searches for ‘Jigsaw trousers’ following Kate’s appearance).
Sadly for us, Kate’s Accessorize earrings – which saw a 242% jump in searches after her outing – are sold out. We expect the jumper will quickly go the same way too!
A black roll neck is the perfect layering piece for your winter wardrobe. Below, YOU’s Fashion Stylist Joanne Toolan shows us three ways to style this simple, elegant piece…
3 ways to style a roll neck jumper
Go smart/casual for work
The best of smart casual with soft tailoring and layering pieces, an undone shirt if a little or all the way adds something more to your work’drobe.
Shirt, £59, arket.com, Trousers, £40, riverisland.com, Trainers, £120, veja-store.com, Earrings, £155, kittyjoyas.com
Layer under a dress
The perfect trans seasonal capsule piece, layer up with your favourite summer dress, smart or casual.
Dress, £69, Cos, Boots, £195 (were £595) russellandbromley.co.uk, Necklace, £168, Earrings, £98, edgeofember.com, Hoop earrings, £98, edgeofember.com
Team with statement pieces
Make a statement with a bold jacket, using the roll neck as your key capsule piece to work around any look.
Jacket, £59.99, zara.com, Loafers, £98, boden.co.uk, Faux leather trousers, £29.99, Zara, Bracelets, both £150, rings, from £40, uk.pandora.net
