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Duchess Sophie Wears Chocolate Brown Blazer (and Pairs It with the Prettiest Sweater)

Talk about a fall staple

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We’re just going to come right out and say it: Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, is truly giving Princess Anne a run for her money when it comes to the title of hardest-working royal—and this week was no exception. Popping up in Farnham, England, for a series of engagements, Sophie looked elegant and fall-ready in a double-breasted chocolate-hued blazer from Gabriela Hearst ($2,690), which she paired beautifully with a rose-hued sweater (similar here from Sézane, $120). About that deep brown shade, it’s not just luxe-looking, it’s on trend.

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According to Abby Hepworth, fashion editor for PureWow, the return of brown—and specifically rich, chocolately browns, ties back to both quiet luxury as well as the revival of ‘90s fashion. “It’s an inherently luxurious hue, but also a neutral, so it can easily work in almost any wardrobe,” she explains. “It also looks and feels expensive, even if you’re sporting a more affordable brand.”

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In the case of Sophie, her Gabriela Hearst blazer is of course an investment piece, but she demonstrates its easy versatility—and we love her choice to pair it with a soft pink hue. Also, a zebra print bag. (Per Hepworth, there’s nothing like a bold accessory to jazz up a simpler and solid-hued staple.)

So, how can you get Sophie’s look? We pulled a few options below.

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Gabriela Hearst

An exact match to the one Sophie wore—and still in stock.

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Reiss

This looks to be a near replica of Sophie’s silhouette—and her chocolate brown shade.

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Argent

This one comes in a slightly lighter shade of brown, but is just as elegant.

In such a classic silhouette and neutral (but still on-trend) color, a blazer like this feels like something you’ll be reaching for for years to come. Credit to Sophie, our fall fashion guru.

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