Duchess of Edinburgh wears faux fur jacket from high-street chain as she dazzles at dinner

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 25/01/2025

- 14:50

Sophie, 60, masterfully combined high street and designer pieces

The Duchess of Edinburgh dazzled as she attended the Royal Corps of Army Music dinner at Gibraltar Barracks in Camberley on Thursday evening.

Sophie, 60, showcased her signature elegant style by masterfully combining high street and designer pieces for the special occasion.


As Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Corps of Army Music (RCAM), the duchess demonstrated her fashion prowess with a sophisticated ensemble that captured the attention of royal watchers.

The royal's carefully curated look featured a stunning mix of luxury brands alongside more accessible fashion choices.

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Duchess of Edinburgh wears faux fur jacket from high-street chain as she dazzles at dinner

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The duchess wore a metallic and lace Erdem gown, priced at £2,895, which she has previously worn on other occasions.

To combat the evening chill, Sophie opted for a practical yet stylish Zara faux fur jacket.

Her footwear choice consisted of glittering LK Bennett sledge pumps, retailing at £199.

The royal completed her accessories with an Anya Hindmarch Maud clutch in silver, worth £475.

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Sophie paired her jacket with a designer dress from Erdem

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The ensemble perfectly demonstrated Sophie's talent for mixing premium designer pieces with more accessible high-street fashion.

She proudly displayed the Royal Corps of Army Music insignia on her left shoulder, honouring her role as Colonel-in-Chief.

The duchess's jewellery selection featured an impressive array of Chopard pieces, including earrings worth £5,020, a necklace at £2,830, and a bangle priced at £7,620.

Her hair was styled in an elegant bouffant updo for the evening engagement.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh dazzled in an impressive array of Chopard pieces

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The duchess kept her makeup fresh and glowing, complementing her radiant evening look.

The carefully chosen accessories and beauty styling created a harmonious finish to her sophisticated ensemble.

Royal fans took to social media to express their admiration for the duchess's appearance.

"Just TOO GORGEOUS! Our #SuperSophie looks amazing this night! I love this dress, so glad to see it being worn once more," one enthusiast wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh has worn her Erdem dress previously

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Another user described the look as "a perfect 'princess on a winter evening' portrait come to life."

"I think this might be my favourite look on her ever! And that's saying something because Sophie always looks amazing," commented a third fan.

"She looks incredible. The whole ensemble is perfect," added another admirer.

Others praised her high-street inclusion, with one fan noting: "Super Sophie looks fantastic. Her entire outfit is perfection, in my opinion. Call me a dork, however, I really like the faux fur Zara jacket!"

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