Kate Middleton Co-Signs The Denim Trend That Will Never Die: Skinny Jeans

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, loves the skinny jean look. There's no denying this fact; we've seen the royal in the denim style countless times over the years, proving that she's not shelving that particular cut of jean. We know she's gotten the memo. Middleton has undergone a stunning style transformation, proving that she is well aware of what's hip and what isn't. But her transformation also shows that she isn't afraid of wearing what she likes, and in this case, the skinny jean gets the stamp of royal approval time and again. 

For the rest of us, loose denim has taken over as the alternative because we've believed that the skinny jean isn't coming back. All of the denim fashion predictions for the future confirm this: the skinny jean is over, and wider denim is where it's at. But Middleton has been known to influence sartorial trends. Just look at the "Kate effect," the phrase given to her power of influence when it comes to products and styles. If she wears a particular piece of clothing, or favors a certain beauty product, those items typically sell out in minutes. So perhaps Middleton is testing the sheer might of the "Kate effect" with her love for skinny jeans. Who knows? Maybe she'll bring them back, and loose denim will be dethroned. Or, at the very least, the skinny jean will wiggle its way back into our hearts. This is clearly true for her. 

When Prince William and Middleton visited a mental fitness workshop hosted by the organization, SportsAid, she opted for a pair of skinny jeans. Middleton combined the dark wash denim with a simple white shirt and a bright blue blazer. She wore her hair down long and curly, and finished off her look with a pair of white Veja sneakers with gold embellishments. The outfit was a great choice for the event, even if Middleton chose the ever-notorious skinny jeans as her base. The event required some athleticism from the prince and princess, so comfortable, relaxed clothing was appropriate. And Middleton kept it polished with a timeless, fitted blazer, making the outfit both elegant and movable.

When Middleton visited with young Scouts in Scotland, the goal of the visit was to speak about protecting the environment with the youngsters. So, her outfit was particularly on the ball. She chose a Ganni quilted vest made from recycled polyester. She wore a black turtleneck with black skinny jeans as her base, and rocked a pair of Mozart boots from See by Chloe. For the final touch, she sported the Scouting neck scarf. The look was a huge success, even with "dated" skinny jeans. Since Middleton was spending the day outside, she needed an outfit that was sporty enough to accommodate the outdoors. The vest and monochrome base add a polished finish. 

When Middleton visited the Lake District to meet with Holocaust survivors, she chose somber, simple tones. It was an intense and emotional day, so Middleton let her outfit recede. She wore black skinny jeans with her favorite Mozart boots from See by Chloe. Then, she chose a tweed, belted jacket by Really Wild. The look was sharp enough to be respectful, but relaxed enough that she was able to gracefully fulfill the many activities that she had planned.

While visiting the Basildon Sporting Village, Middleton chose another skinny jean outfit. She paired the black denim with black ankle boots, a black turtleneck, and a black and white check blazer. We've certainly picked up on a uniform at this point. When Middleton has royal visits that incorporate sports and athletics or time outside, she opts for skinny jeans, a simple base top, and a blazer. The combination works really well. It's polished and sophisticated, but also relaxed and accessible, making it a successful styling choice for these kinds of events.

While visiting Wales, Middleton took a different take with her signature skinny jean look. She wore black denim with black ankle booties, and paired this dark base with an olive-green turtleneck and a knee-length, green coat. She and Prince William stopped in the town of Blaenavon to plant a tree, so the couple enjoyed some time outside holding shovels and slinging dirt. Middleton's sartorial choice here was very appropriate. The long coat gave her look a regal finish, while her signature skinny jeans meant that she could get physical with the tree planting. 

Even though skinny jeans get a bad rap in current fashion trends, Middleton proves time and again that there might just be a place for fitted denim in our wardrobes. After all, skinny jeans are easy to wear and even easier to style. Maybe there's something to consider there.