Zara Tindall was seen sporting a sophisticated grey power suit, seemingly taking fashion cues from Princess Catherine, as she attended the Cheltenham Racecourse.
The timeless look was captured as Zara presented awards after the Cheltenham Racecourse Foodbank Collection Mayor’s Handicap Chase on the first day of the Christmas meeting.
It appears that Zara has developed a fondness for the matching jacket and trouser ensemble, much like Catherine who has been seen donning them in various colors.
In November, Princess Catherine made a statement with a wide-legged maroon design by Roland Mouret during her landmark speech at the Shapingers National Symposium in London.
Other notable outfits include an emerald suit worn during a visit to a textile mill in Leeds in September, as well as a pink Alexander McQueen ensemble at the Founding Museum back in May.
Over the years, Zara Tindall’s fashion choices have faced scrutiny, with style experts noting the evolution of her look since her 20s.
Suzy Nelson from Modes and Morthold Express commented on Zara’s unique position as a non-working royal without a title, but still very much a part of the royal family on one side.
According to Royal Protocol, women are expected to wear hats to all official occasions, with a base size of four inches or more.
Interestingly, there doesn’t seem to be a limit on how large a hat can be.
Some of Zara’s hats have been considered rather large and attention-grabbing, reflecting her snappy and youthful dress sense.
Zara has often emphasized her practical approach to clothing, stating that as a mother, she aims to be presentable, clean, and tidy.
However, some of her skirt lengths have pushed the boundaries of royal protocol, going above the knee.
Notably, she even wore a black miniskirt to a wedding in 1998.
In a surprising twist, Princess Catherine and Zara Tindall may have subtly responded to claims made by Meghan Markle in a Netflix docuseries with Prince Harry.
In the third episode, Meghan revealed that during her time as a senior royal, she intentionally avoided wearing bright colors, opting for a color palette of camel, beige, and white to prevent clashing with the late Queen Elizabeth.
Meghan explained that wearing the same color as Her Majesty was discouraged during group events.
She aimed to blend in rather than stand out.
However, just a week after the episode aired, Princess Catherine hosted her annual Christmas Carol concert at Westminster Abbey, attended by several members of the royal family.
For the occasion, she chose a burgundy coat from Eppening in London, accessorized with a matching clutch bag and shoes.
Zara Tindall, along with Princess Charlotte, daughter of Catherine, also embraced the vibrant color.
Even Prince William and Mike Tyndall were spotted wearing burgundy ties at the event.
Recently, Meghan has faced accusations of copying Princess Catherine’s style.
Meghan’s choice of a brown suit for a Netflix event drew comparisons to Catherine’s new working engagement style, leading some fashion journalists and Twitter users to accuse her of imitation.
In conclusion, Zara Tindall’s fashion sense seems to have taken inspiration from Princess Catherine’s elegant power suit looks.
Meanwhile, both Catherine and Zara, along with other members of the royal family, have seemingly dismissed Meghan’s claims through their choice of vibrant colors at public events.
The ongoing style evolution within the royal family continues to captivate fashion enthusiasts and royal watchers alike.