Kate Middleton Appears to Be Going for a Thom Browne–Inspired Gray Look

For her latest businesswear-inspired look, Kate Middleton has gone with a monochromatic gray ’fit—not unlike a Thom Browne employee, or perhaps a spy attempting to fade into the background in some bureaucratic office.

The Princess of Wales visited the Vsi Razom Community Hub in England on October 4 wearing head-to-toe heather gray. She layered a chunky mock-turtleneck sweater-vest over a crisp white button-down shirt with roomy sleeves, a pair of wide-leg wool trousers, and gray pumps with loafer tassels. Altogether the ensemble resembles a grown-up version of the classic gray uniforms British kids wear to school. I kind of wish she’d leaned all the way into this vibe and added a tie, but there’s always next time.

While the gray suits popularized by Browne are known for their tight tailoring and often androgynous styling, Kate’s gray was a little more classic.