Far from her majestic dresses and her royal artifices, Mathilde of Belgium knows how to remain chic, even on a daily basis. The proof with this simple and plain outfit that inspires us to spend the winter warm.
This January 20, 2025 marks the birthday of two crowned heads. While Sophie from Edinburgh celebrates her 60th birthday, Mathilde from Belgium blows out her 52nd birthday, appearing in a perfect look for winter.
“The Queen turns 52 today. Thank you for your warm wishes during this winter period!“, we can read on the Instagram account of the Belgian royal family. Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz posed in the park of Laeken castle for two new official portraits, signed by photographer Eva Donckers. Philippe’s wife from Belgium ditched the trappings in favor of a more casual look, suited to the freezing weather. The key piece of her outfit: a. extra-long black down jacketdecorated with a belt to mark its waist. The mother of four was also seen wearing a white turtleneck sweater and black pants that swept away the snow covering the park. With this simple but very effective outfit, the queen proves to us that she knows how to remain elegant in all circumstances.
The down jacket is definitely the essential piece of this winter. Many stars have taken out their down jackets, whether on a daily basis or during official events. Among those who succumbed to it, we count Marina Foïs at the last Arcs Film Festival, Jennifer Lopez during her ski vacation in Aspen or even Vitaa on the set of the Star Academy.
The advantage of this coat is that it allows you to stay warm while remaining stylish and effortless. Short, belted, XXL or printed: the down jacket will be part of your wardrobe this season!
