Carole Middleton’s Jacket & Dress Combo at Wimbledon Is My New Go-To Summer Uniform

It’s true: The weather in London lately has been decidedly cooler than it’s been in the United States. (*She types while enduring a 97-degree day in NYC.*) But, depending on where you live, I love the effortlessness of Carole’s easy layers. A lightweight dress is ideal for when the heat is on, but a cropped jacket is the ultimate option to stash in your bag whether you’re sitting courtside for a tennis match or navigating a chilly day when the A/C is cranking at the office.

In Carole’s case, it’s the waist-length and tailored fit of her jackets that really make her ensembles sing. Of course, I’ve got my eye on her choice of dresses (for her first appearance, she wore this Cefinn ‘Irina’ Bias Cut maxi style; for her second, she wore a silk cotton petal dress from ME+EM, both subsequently sold out), but I’m currently searching high and low for a fitted jacket. Here, a few options to mirror Carole’s look.