Kate Middleton Wore the Preppy-Sporty Trend That's All Over Instagram

It goes without saying, but 2020 was a very weird year. And partially because of this, some random trends materialized—one of which was the tennis aesthetic. People were desperate for fun, socially distanced outdoor activities to busy themselves last year, and one that became particularly popular was the sport of tennis.

While some took the trend literally, some of the fashion crowd dressed like they were headed to a tennis match in their sporty-preppy gear when they were actually just headed to an outdoor brunch. Kate Middleton falls into the former category. She and Prince William are in the middle of a Scotland tour, and for an actual game of tennis, Middleton did her version of the tennis aesthetic with a Ralph Lauren sweater, cropped black pants, and her favorite Superga sneakers. If she were one to Instagram her outfits, we imagine that this one would've made the cut.

Scroll to see some tennis outfits that did make it to Instagram, and shop pieces that embrace the aesthetic.

The trend on Kate Middleton:

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(Image credit: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

On Kate Middleton: Ralph Lauren sweater; Superga 2750 Cotu Classic Sneakers ($65)

The trend on Instagram:

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(Image credit: @chloepierreldn)

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Shop the trend:

Next up: a comprehensive guide to fashion aesthetics.

Allyson Payer
Senior Editor

Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.