They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
And when it comes to her sense of style, the Duchess of Edinburgh certainly has a big fan in her daughter, Lady Louise.
It seems Louise, 20, is more than happy to raid her mum’s impressive wardrobe and has recently been pictured giving new life to some old hits.
Who wouldn’t recycle when the labels on offer include products like Stella McCartneySuzannah and ME+EM?
Sophie Wessex and Lady Louise Spencer in the same Mary Katrantzou dress
Sophie Wessex and her daughter, Lady Louise Spencer, have worn the ‘Lamur’ dress by Mary Katrantzou.
This elaborate design featured a lace bodice, accented with turquoise embroidery, and a mid-length satin skirt.
Attending the glamorous 2015 Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards, Sophie expertly styled her dress with classic pumps and a matching black bag.
Meanwhile, in 2023, Louise paired it with nude heels and delicate earrings for a pre-coronation dinner.
Opening a path
Last year, the royal duo showed off a camel Italian wool jacket from ME+EM.
Made from a recycled wool blend, the military-inspired design featured a fitted silhouette and antique gold-tone buttons.
It was ideal for Sophie’s visit to HMS Daring at Her Majesty’s Naval Base and Louise’s appearance at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
Louise borrowed her mother Sophie’s ME+EM jacket after wearing it in 2023.
Get dressed, put me down
Lady Louise wore her mother’s Peter Pilotto dress seven years after Sophie.
The unique scarf dress featured a floral print that combined shades of purple and teal, making a striking sartorial statement.
However, Louise opted for white sneakers instead of her mother’s wedges, creating a more modern aesthetic.
Louise wore the Peter Pilotto dress seven years after her first appearance on Sophie
It’s a wrap
Sophie had wrapped herself in her navy blue Roland Mouret coat five times before Louise decided to do the same.
Offering a new spin on the classic trench coat, the ‘Millington’ double wool crepe coat featured flared sleeves, distinctive lapels and a knee-length length.
The duo chose different accessories:
Sophie opted for a Jane Taylor London straw hat and Manolo Blahnik satin pumps, while Louise chose a Jane Taylor London trilby hat and nude suede heels.
Sophie’s Roland Mouret coat appears to be in perfect condition, even though Lady Louise has waited four years to wear it.
An advantage
Sophie and Louise seemed to effortlessly pull off this eccentric Philip Treacy hat, a feat few could achieve.
Sophie wore the headdress at Trooping the Color in 2009, a moment that marked her daughter’s inaugural appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Therefore, it could have had special meaning when Louise wore the same hat to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.
Sophie emulated her mother’s 2009 outfit for Trooping the Color in 2022
Simply Fedorable…
Louise also borrowed her mother’s Hayfield England fedora.
At the 2022 and 2023 Royal Windsor Horse Show, the young royal wore her mother’s striking hat on both occasions.
Sophie previously exhibited the piece at the 2021 equestrian competition.
Crafted from wool felt, this timeless design was enhanced with colorful feathers attached to a hand-designed polished cartouche.
Sophie’s Hayfield England fedora must have caught her daughter’s attention when she was seen wearing it two years later.
Mini dress for mini-me
The Alia ‘Parfum’ dress was a staple in Sophie Wessex’s wardrobe until Louise claimed it.
Both royals have donned the minidress at notable events, including Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday festivities and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding.
With its crew neck and fit-and-flare silhouette, the monochrome design paired perfectly with Sophie’s cropped black jacket and Louise’s white suede bolero.
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Fit and flare
Louise borrowed Sophie’s Stella McCartney coat six years after the duchess debuted it
Stella McCartney’s ‘Vivienne’ coat was meant to stand the test of time.
First worn by Sophie in 2017 and then by Louise in 2023, the navy wool design featured classic notch lapels and a hidden button front.
Its elegant fitted and flared silhouette reaches to the shin, offering royalty total versatility.