Kate Middleton's red puffer jacket is the must-have fashion item this winter

When winter settles in, we tend to reach for neutral colours when picking out outfits.

Dressing head to toe in blacks and greys is a classic win, but in our eyes a pop of colour is a game-changer – and it’s something Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge knows all too well.

The Duchess of Cambridge isn’t afraid of experimenting with colour in winter.

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If you’re not convinced a burst of brightness with your black jeans is worth the investment, just see how Kate rocked the red puffer, as pictured below while visiting a tennis court in Birmingham in 2017 which she wore again whilst Christmas tree shopping in 2019.

The royal style icon also wore a similar statement piece but with white panelling during a trip to Sweden and Norway with Prince William in 2018.

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During her pregnancy with Prince Louis, Catherine wore another red puffer jacket to keep out the winter chill.

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When it comes to the cut of her jackets, Kate likes a structured and straight-lined fit that looks sleek with her favourite pairs of skinny jeans.

However, if you’re looking for a 2022 edit of her look, we suggest shopping for an oversized cut and styling it with straight legged pants.

Kate wore a red puffer to shop for Christmas trees.

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There is no denying that winter can make us feel a tad glum, but Kate proves that a colourful coat will inevitably bring you out of your chilly slump.

To shop for your own statement puffer jacket, we have found a slew of pieces that will fit right into your neutral wardrobe – from Kate’s red numbers to other on-trend hues.