I've been shopping royal style at HELLO! for five years, and have been writing about it for nearly two decades, so whenever a new sale drops it's my natural instinct to start scanning for royal-approved brands.
Case in point: Nordstrom's sale deals and clearance discounts on Princess Kate-loved labels!
It's hard not to think, "Oooooh, Kate would wear that!" every time I see a chic midi dress, discreet-but-luxe-looking jewelry or a timeless coat, blazer or leather purse. At this point knowing all about Princess Kate's wardrobe - from which brands she wears to how she styles them - is second nature to me.
Princess Kate's faves range from luxury labels to affordable brands
So, I've put my expertise to the test to search through scores of brands and deals in Nordstrom's current sale to predict which ones the Princess of Wales would shop.
I've narrowed them down to spotlight only the brands that Kate loves and which pieces are the best to shop now, whether summer-ready looks, beauty buys or key wardrobe staples to carry you into fall and winter.
I scanned the sale and clearance styles to find no fewer than a dozen of Kate's most-worn brands for less. Then I chose the pieces and products that I think are the ones she'd love.
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My conclusion? The Nordstrom sale is a must-shop for Princess Kate fans, with big discounts on Kate's top designers, from sporty pieces from Sweaty Betty and Barbour, luxury bags from Mulberry and and surprisingly affordable royal brands from LK Bennett, Topshop and Boden.
So if you love a great royal look (and a great big discount!), keep scrolling to see what Princess Kate brands are on sale at Nordstrom right now, and which pieces I recommend you shop for "copy Kate" style before they sell out
How I chose the best royal-inspired Nordstrom deals
Princess Kate's brands: Princess of Wales has worn all of those included a numerous times and have her royal approval, from her luxury labels to the affordable ones.
Kate style: For each Kate-approved brand, I selected Palace-ready pieces that are most like the looks that she wears, from dresses to accessories.
In stock: There's nothing more disappointing than clicking on a link and discovering your sizes isn't available or there's not stock left, so there's good availablitly on all my picks at time of publishing.
So get ready to add to basket with my top Kate-inspired picks in the Nordstrom Sale…
Every British royal loves a good jacket, and outdoor specialists Barbour even has multiple royal warrants. Kate has at least three Barbour jackets in her wardrobe, but there's a Barbour look for everyone. Plan ahead for cooler weather by grabbing one on sale right now.
My Nordstrom sale pick:Barbour Millfire Hooded Quilted Jacket, reduced to $175. It’s totally timeless and Kate has worn a similar quilted Barbour style that's long sold out.
My Nordstrom sale pick: Boden Holly Stripe Cotton Button-Up Vest, $93 (40% off). Princess Kate loves a classic Breton stripe - so for royal-meets-French-girl vibes, this vest with its burnished gold crest buttons is a royal winner.
Affordable brand Topshop is a fave of Kate, having worn it when pregnant with Prince George, on royal tours, and to public engagements in the UK too.
My Nordstrom sale pick: Topshop Clip Dot Tie Front Top, $35.99 (40% off) Princess Kate loves a great blouse, and this pretty, billowing long-sleeved top in swiss dot fabric has romantic, Princess-y vibes.
Kate has been a fan of British brand Reiss for at least a decade, and has worn everything from turtlenecks to blazers from the label. She even wore a Reiss look following father-in-law King Charles's coronation.
My Nordstrom sale pick: Reiss Vida Houndstooth Blazer, $299.99 (40% off). For copy Kate style you can't go wrong with a tailored Reiss jacket like this one in one of her favorite tweeds, just in time for fall.
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Sweaty Betty
Princess Kate is a big fan of the activewear label Sweaty Betty, particularly their collaboration with New Balance. We've heard she likes to wear their leggings, and sister-in-law Meghan Markle is an avid Sweaty Betty wearer too.
Princess Kate’s LK Bennett sun hat took center stage at Wimbledon this summer, but the royal has been wearing the British brand for nearly two decades. She was first spotted wearing the affordable brand back in the early 2000s.
The Princess of Wales joins some famous fans of Max Mara's quiet luxury, from Adele to Meghan Markle and Angelina Jolie.
My Nordstrom sale pick: Max Mara Hoyo Cotton Belted Shirtdress, $903 (30% off), which is a Princess Kate-worthy piece you may want to shop very quickly. The Max Mara sale seems to be pretty popular with shoppers, and the designer pieces are selling fast...
British luxury brand Mulberry is a key player in the Princess of Wales’s wardrobe, from crossbody styles to clutches - in fact and one of the earliest sightings of Kate wearing a Mulberry bag was back in 2008. The bags are iconic investment pieces that will be in style for a lifetime, and they're rarely on sale.
Michael Kors is another American designer in the British royal's wardrobe - she has worn the popular label to official engagements and even to drop off her kids at school.
A decent pair of boots are a must for chilly climates! Kate favors SOREL for her cold-weather footwear, and the brand makes year-round styles, too.
My Nordstrom sale pick:SOREL Caribou Royal Waterproof Boot $99.99 (55% off), which has a combination of a great discount and solid ratings - plus, well, it even has 'royal' in the name! Perfect to unleash your inner all-terrain Princess.
More Kate-approved labels at Nordstrom
Nordy's has more Princess Kate-loved buys in stock, they're just not on sale! But I'm going to include them here in case true royal fans still want to browse...
Monica Vinader is one of Princess Kate's go-to jewelry brands – she has been spotted wearing the 'Siren' earrings at least seven times! - as well as pieces from the 'Nura' (above) and Riva' ranges.
Kiehl's is among Princess Kate's go-to beauty products - in the past she has famously used Kiehl's Crème with Silk Groom, $26 for keeping her hair frizz-free - and the premium apothecary brand can be found at Nordstrom.
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