Kate's Mulberry Polly Push Lock Outfit: Get it!

Sometimes dressing exactly like Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, can be as easy as going out to Zara (or shopping there online) and simply purchasing the items that she was seen to buy. However, it can also be much harder than that, and not because you may not know where she bought a certain item, but it could be an issue over that item's price. For instance, recently Kate was spotted wearing a Mulberry Polly Push Lock Skirt, which retails over four hundred pounds in the UK. This is a huge sum for most Britons, and definitely even more out of reach for those of us living across the pond in North America. With the current exchange rate this skirt would be close to being one thousand dollars here.

Now, there are two ways in which the problem of price can be solved. First off, you could try finding the item in question online, like on ebay.ca or ebay.co.uk.

For example, here is a listing for the Mulberry Polly Push Lock skirt for sale on ebay.ca: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Mulberry-Polly-Push-Lock-Skirt-UK-size-10-/260899281301?pt=UK_Women_s_Skirts&hash=item3cbecf1995. Otherwise your other option comes down to finding a similar item from a local chain that would be much better priced.

If you are interested in getting Kate's look in the picture above for less, here are some suggestions:

This skirt is from Gap, and priced at $54.95. It is also similar to Kate's Mulberry version in that it has pleats and it is made of a "textural tweed" material.

If you're looking to complete the look by finding a similar top to Kate's, that's a relatively easy find. At this time of year many shops will be carrying a basic black turtleneck sweater. Here is one, also by Gap, for $39.95.

Other than the top and skirt, find yourself a pair of sheer black pantyhose and a pair of black boots and you're done! I would suggest looking at brands like Ivanka Trump, Nine West and Steve Madden for more inexpensive options to Kate's Aquatalia Cookie boots, worn by Kate in the picture above.

Please never hesitate to contact me for clothing advice. I've scoured many shops looking for similar but cheaper options for dressing like Kate. And, it's fairly easy to do, since she has such great classic taste!

Happy shopping!