Kate Middleton's timeless winter coat hails from the high street – I tried it on

Balancing aspiration with attainability, Kate Middleton’s covetable fashion formula pairs high street with high-end pieces. From M&S and Boden to Sezane and With Nothing Underneath, the Princess of Wales provides endless inspiration for our own wardrobes. Kate’s latest high street find is a timeless, tailored winter coat from high-street stalwart Jigsaw – an affordable brand she’s been spotted in countless times.Proving that you needn’t spend thousands on good outerwear, Kate opted for the maxi city coat – a hero piece that returns in various finishes each winter. Available in Kate’s own charcoal shade, plus black, navy and khaki, the coat perfectly balances formality with style. Princess of Wales arriving at Pulborough Village Hall in Jigsaw’s maxi city city AFP/GettyCharacterised by its maxi length, sharp lapels and warm wool composition, Jigsaw’s coat ticks all my boxes – particularly as I’m 6ft. For me, the best winter coats are enveloping, longline and androgynous – think The Row without the price tag. And the high street rarely delivers the right style for my height. The coat comes in super maxi and regular maxi lengths Daisy Lester/The StandardThat is until I got my hands on Jigsaw’s maxi city coat. With its sophisticated cut and everyday wearability, I can see why Kate’s such a fan (she’s worn it on two occasions). Whether thrown over suit trousers and a bow blouse, à la Kate, or dressing up jeans and a white tee, it’s a timeless investment for years to come. Jigsaw wool city maxi coatJigsaw Crafted from 100 per cent wool, Jigsaw’s maxi city coat is weighty and warm for winter wear. Though at the more premium end of the high street, the coat is as timeless as they come, with longline lapels mirroring the ankle-grazing length. The black finish only adds to the perennially chic appeal, but it’s also available in equally minimalist khaki and navy. My style is the super maxi – and I can’t recommend it enough for fellow tall women. The maxi is slightly shorter and cheaper (£389, Jigsaw-online.co.uk). The coat has fast become the style I throw on over everything, from a mini dress and boots in the evening, to corduroy trousers and a knit in the daytime. It’s the kind of outerwear that makes you look instantly put together, despite not putting much thought into it. Make it your investment piece of the season – you won’t regret it.