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Princess Kate has traded her long-flowing dresses for more formal power suits in varying shades of white, navy and emerald green by various designers.<\/p>\n
The royal has also traded her thin stiletto heels for chunkier styles as of late, which appear more practical for her royal engagements.<\/p>\n
Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Miranda Holder, celebrity stylist and royal fashion expert agreed, claiming: \u201cKate is a woman who embraces fashion habits, especially when it comes to her footwear.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have seen her favour particular styles during different phases of her Royal career – at first there was a profusion of wedges, much to the late Queen\u2019s (apparent) disdain, then we had the skyscraper court shoes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe style, which would cripple most of us, became her signature look and added to the already glamorous image the Princess portrayed.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Miranda continued: \u201cIt seems like now, there might be another change afoot (if you\u2019ll pardon the pun) as Kate has favoured a new style of late, featuring a wider, blockier heel.\u201d<\/p>\n
The style expert suggested that there is \u201cno doubt\u201d that a blockier heel is a more practical choice for the Princess, largely because it offers more support and stabilises the ankle.<\/p>\n
But there could also be another reason for the swap, perhaps \u201ca minor sports injury\u201d as suggested by Miranda.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
She added: \u201cBut the transition into this style seems to echo Kate\u2019s preference for trouser suits that we have seen so far this autumn, perhaps reinforcing her message that she wants to focus on the important work she is doing, rather than her glamorous wardrobe.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe sky-high stiletto court styles are uber glamorous, very evening, and if I may say rather sexy! This new sturdier style is more practical, and feels more down to business – although there is still plenty of leg-lengthening height, which makes the trouser suits Kate is currently wearing look great.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite drawing the attention away from her outfits, the Princess of Wales still makes tactical style choices to look her best.<\/p>\n
According to the fashion expert, the material is just as important as the colour and silhouette when it comes to shoes or any garment for that matter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
In Kate\u2019s case, she has expanded her go-to suede collection of shoes to include patent, polished leather too, which Miranda claimed is less casual.<\/p>\n
This, combined with structured suits has somewhat preserved the royal\u2019s more feminine dress sense, despite stepping away from outwardly dressy styles.<\/p>\n
And while there\u2019s no doubt that the Princess has done this on her own accord, it could be a signal towards Kate\u2019s future in the Royal Family.<\/p>\n
Miranda said: \u201cCamilla is also a fan of block heels, and for her, they are a feminine shape which adds height whilst still remaining comfortable.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis could be an early sign of Kate following in Queen Camilla\u2019s footsteps and taking on an even more senior role within the firm, it depends on whether the Princess adopts them as her \u2018go-to\u2019 footwear of choice or returns to her beloved stilettos\u2026 only time will tell!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n