Loved and worn by the British Royal family for decades, these classic patterns are a surefire way to add a touch of timeless elegance to your wardrobe. Whether you want to channel your inner Kate Middleton or add flair to your everyday look, we’ve got you covered with these four iconic royal-approved prints.
1. Houndstooth
Houndstooth tweed is easily identifiable for its distinctive zig-zag pattern, resembling the jaws of a dog, and is an English style favourite.

Boucle blazer in bright pink, $203 from ASOS
Houndstooth maxi skirt, $325 from Cue
2. Herringbone
Herringbone is a pattern that looks like parallel rows of zig-zag lines and is a traditional tweed textile – very horse and hound appropriate!

Herring-bone wool blend tweed straight-leg pants, $859 from Net-a-Porter
Wool-blend tailored coat, $599.99 from Scotch & Soda
3. Tartan
Few style traits feel as synonymous with the British Isles as tartan. It’s a patterned textile consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours.

The boxy shacket, $79.99 from Cotton On
Club house crew socks, $6.99 (usually $9.99) from Cotton On
Tartan Bede tall Wellington boots, $180 from ASOS
4. Spots
Whether it’s a polka dot, a simple spot or an oversized one, this humble print has been a royal favourite for the past century.

Polka-dot crinkle Georgette dress, $999 from The Iconic
Kate Spade New York umbrella, £34.50 (usually £46.00) from My Bag
Black and white bow headband, $17 from Lovisa