Our favourite Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie Wessex fashion dupes

Perfect if you're wanting to swap designer for a budget-friendly dress

The Earl and Countess of Wessex Visit The Caribbean - Day Six

by Piper Huxley |
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If like us, you’re a big fan of the Royals, get the look with our favourite Sophie Wessex fashion dupes, including some flattering dresses for mature women that you won't want to miss. Married to the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II - Prince Edward, Sophie Wessex, Duchess of Edinburgh (previously Countess of Wessex), is a senior member of the extended Royal Family. Undertaking over 200 engagements each year, the Duchess certainly knows how to make a statement.

In fact, we are in awe of how elegant the Duchess is, whether she’s getting off a plane, dressing for the races or wowing in a Royal wedding outfit. Immaculate, composed and always looking friendly, we have our eye on Sophie. She always looks the part.

The best Sophie Wessex fashion dupes shortlist:

• Our favourite Sophie Wessex blue and white floral dress dupe: Billie Short Sleeve Dress

Our favourite Sophie Wessex polka dot dress dupe: Floral Cotton Midaxi Dress

Our favourite Sophie Wessex green tea dress dupe: Ditsy Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress

Thankfully, Yours has the answer. Dresses that look similar but aren’t exactly the real thing. Have we got a treat for you! From Marks & Spencer dresses to Boden blazers and trousers, we’ve got you covered with the best Sophie Wessex fashion dupes.

The best Sophie Wessex fashion dupes

As well as her nephew’s wife Kate Middleton's outfits, Sophie is not a stranger to a designer label. So, when you’re looking at pictures of the Royals, chances are that their outfits are going to cost a pretty penny. If you’re currently budgeting, a designer dress may not be possible, which is why we've found some affordable options below.

White Coat Midi Dress

Whilst attending the Commonwealth Day Service, the Duchess of Edinburgh wore this stunning cream coat dress, sometimes referred to as a blazer dress. We've got the perfect dupes to recreate the look.

White Coat Midi Dress dupes

Best Sophie Wessex white coat dress dupe

Bouclé Blazer DressH&M
Price: £59.99

www2.hm.com

Bring in the blazer elements with this smart Bouclé Blazer Dress from H&M, perfect for an occasion. With this dress being a smaller fit, it's recommended to size up for it to be true to size. It features peak lapels and covered buttons at the front, designed to fit above the knee.

Sizes: 4- 22

Our favourite Sophie Wessex white coat dress dupe

Tailored Double Breasted Tux Midi DressKAREN MILLEN
Price: £111.75 (was £149)

www.karenmillen.com

Look powerful in this Tailored Double Breasted Tux Midi Dress, which is a more modern take on Sophie's Commonwealth garb. We especially love the shoulder epaulettes as an added detail. Karen Millen knows how to do an occasion dress perfectly, and this is no exception.

Sizes: 6 - 12

Blue & White Floral Midaxi Dress

ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA - APRIL 25: Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex are greeted by Sir Rodney Williams, Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda as they arrive at VC Bird International Airport on April 25, 2022 in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda. The Earl and Countess of Wessex are touring the region for one week, with visits to Antigua and Barbuda, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines. The tour forms part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Another favourite of ours, this blue summer dress is worn by the Duchess of Edinburgh in Antigua and Barbuda. It's gorgeous and so flattering. Plus, the baby blue colour is very pretty. Doesn't she look great?

Blue & White Floral Midaxi Dress dupes

Best Sophie Wessex blue and white floral dress dupe

Nobody's Child Kylie Midi DressSIMPLY BE

Soft florals and dainty broderie come together to create the elegant Kylie Midi Dress by Nobody's Child. Crafted from blended recycled materials and featuring side pockets as well as elasticated voluminous sleeves, we love how similar it feels to Sophie's pretty dress. Good old Simply Be!

Sizes: 10 - 16

Our favourite Sophie Wessex blue and white floral dress dupe

Billie Short Sleeve DressASPIGA

The Billie Short Sleeve Dress from Aspiga is so beautiful, just like the original. Whether it's an occasion or a summer dress for your next holiday, this dress is simply breathtaking. With a choice of petite or regular length, it's made from sustainable organic lightweight cotton for that breathable feel.

Sizes: XXS - XL

Customer review: "Beautiful dress true to size. Long enough as I am 5’ 10” but also comes in a shorter version. Delighted with this beautiful cotton dress, lined with cotton and looks stunning on. Sleeves perfect length no need to wear a cardigan to cover up my arms which is fabulous as I usually overheat."

Cora Polka Dot Silk Tea Dress

CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA - APRIL 24: Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex visit Morne Fortune, a Saint Lucia National Trust site on April 24, 2022 in Castries, Saint Lucia. The Earl and Countess of Wessex are touring the region for one week, with visits to Antigua and Barbuda, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines. The tour forms part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

This Cora Polka Dot Silk Tea Dress from Suzannah London is a favourite of ours, worn by the Duchess of Edinburgh in Saint Lucia. The yellow and pink surprisingly works well on this print. Not only that, it's super flattering. We've done our best to find some good dupes.

Polka Dot Silk Tea Dress dupes

Best Sophie Wessex polka dot dress dupe

Claudia Sunrise Beach DressWOLF AND BADGER

The Claudia Sunrise Beach Dress features the same colourways as the Cora Polka Dot Dress as spotted on Sophie, so we just had to include this here. Featuring pretty pops of pink and yellow, it gives a similar summery feel to the stunning dress we saw Sophie wear in Saint Lucia.

Sizes: 8 - 18

Our favourite Sophie Wessex polka dot dress dupe

Floral Cotton Midaxi DressLA REDOUTE

It's not quite a polka dot, but we are loving this Floral Cotton Midaxi Dress from La Redoute with a similar colour scheme to the original. Made from all cotton, this dress has a traditional silhouette in its tea dress design but with a more modern feel that we love.

Sizes: 6 - 22

Green Midi Tea Dress

CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA - APRIL 26: Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex attend a Duke Of Edinburgh Awards ceremony at the Prime Minister's residence on April 26, 2022 in Castries, Saint Lucia. The Earl and Countess of Wessex are touring the region for one week, with visits to Antigua and Barbuda, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines. The tour forms part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Sophie's elegant choice in Saint Lucia is the Flower Silhouette Midi Tea Dress from ME + EM. The pattern is pretty and the design is super interesting - and is a very flattering cocktail dress for over 50s.

Green Midi Tea Dress dupes

Best Sophie Wessex green tea dress dupe

Cherry Print Alex Shirring Midi DressNOBODY'S CHILD

Nobody's Child is fantastic for those day dresses that can be dressed up for any occasion. Taking elements of the original with its tea dress silhouette and green print, we can see some similarities between this and the beautiful vintage design seen on Sophie in Saint Lucia.

Sizes: 4 - 18

Our favourite Sophie Wessex green tea dress dupe

A popular choice at the moment on Marks & Spencer, the Ditsy Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress combines traditional fashion with modern elements. Classic, timeless and elegant, it is reminiscent of Sophie's vintage dress. It's yet another design from Nobody's Child that we can't help but love.

Sizes: 8 - 18

Customer review: "A perfect well-fitting, easy-to-wear lovely summer dress."

Blue & Red Floral Tea Dress

The Earl and Countess of Wessex Visit The Caribbean - Day Six
SOUFRIERE, SAINT LUCIA - APRIL 27: Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex depart Soufriere by boat on day six of their Platinum Jubilee Royal Tour of the Caribbean on April 27, 2022 in Soufriere, Saint Lucia. The Earl and Countess of Wessex are touring the region for one week, with visits to Antigua and Barbuda, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines. The tour forms part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson - Pool/Getty Images)

Complete with buttons on the bodice, this tea dress is a favourite. Doesn't Sophie look great? Our Duchess of Edinburgh wore this number when visiting Saint Lucia.

Blue & Red Floral Tea Dress dupes

Best Sophie Wessex blue and red floral tea dress dupe

Elouise Tea DressJOE BROWN'S

Fresh from Joe Browns, this tea dress is a great alternative to Sophie's blue and red tea dress. With a pretty floral pattern, this number would look fab for a casual event, or something a bit fancier. It also has a flattering belt to cinch in the waist to create that hourglass look.

Sizes: 6 - 18

Customer review: "Love this dress, have had lots of compliments."

Our favourite Sophie Wessex blue and red floral tea dress dupe

Chapelle Jersey DressSEASALT CORNWALL

The Chapelle Jersey Dress from Seasalt Cornwall has a similar blue and red pattern as well as a similar shape. The perfect everyday dress if you're wanting to look smart yet relaxed, this highly rated dress is a firm favourite of customers on the Seasalt Cornwall website.

Sizes: 8 - 28

Customer review: "Bought this dress as I have two other sea salt summer dresses and I love them. They are great for work or an evening out. This one didn’t disappoint either. Great fit and loved the colour."

Villamarie Daisy Maxi Dress

The Earl and Countess of Wessex Visit The Caribbean - Day Two
KINGSTOWN, SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES - APRIL 23: Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex walk through The Botanical Gardens on April 23, 2022 in Kingstown, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. The Earl and Countess of Wessex are touring the region for one week, with visits to Antigua and Barbuda, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines. The tour forms part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Sophie, when walking through the Botanical Gardens in Kingstown, chose this Mediterranean-inspired Bea Ankle Dress from Soler. We love the classic vibe of this maxi and is a perfect example of an ideal cotton summer dress for over 50s. The pattern is divine and summery.

Daisy Maxi Dress dupes

Best Sophie Wessex daisy dress dupe

V-Neck Tiered Enchanting Bloom Maxi Dress BODEN
Price: £72 (was £120)

www.boden.co.uk

Currently on offer, the V-Neck Tiered Enchanting Bloom Maxi Dress from Boden is exactly that - enchanting. With choices of regular or petite length, the colours here are especially similar to the dress Sophie wore in Saint Lucia. We could definitely see this dress being worn on a holiday abroad.

Sizes: 6 - 18

Customer review: "This dress is really flattering and a great fit for my usual size 10. Have been looking for a summery day dress with short sleeves to cover my upper arms for a while and this fits the bill perfectly."

Our favourite Sophie Wessex daisy dress dupe

Floral Dominique Broderie Midi DressNOBODY'S CHILD
Price: £45 (was £85)

www.nobodyschild.com

With the same summer feel, the Floral Dominique Broderie Midi Dress from Nobody's Child features the same colours as the one pictured on Sophie. Made from organic cotton, it does come with an open-back tie fastening as well as lots of other pretty feminine details such as broderie anglaise embroidery for added interest.

Sizes: 4 - 18

Navy Floral Midaxi Dress

CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA - APRIL 27: Sophie, Countess of Wessex speaks to a guest during an investiture ceremony at Government House on April 27, 2022 in Castries, Saint Lucia. The Earl and Countess of Wessex are touring the region for one week, with visits to Antigua and Barbuda, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines. The tour forms part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Lastly, we have this pretty navy number that Sophie chose to wear in Saint Lucia. Here, she attends an investiture ceremony at the Government House in April. Doesn't she look great? As for dupes, we've picked some dresses that could work during the day - and some could work at an evening function...

Navy Floral Midaxi Dress dupes

Best Sophie Wessex navy floral dress dupe

A fabulous choice if you have an event to attend, the Linen Rich Floral Square Neck Midi Dress from Marks & Spencers in navy is a highly popular pick at Marks & Spencer at the moment, and we can certainly see why. Whether it's dressed up or down, this versatile dress is a wardrobe staple.

Sizes: 6 - 24

Customer review: "Dress looks so much better on with lovely fit. I bought it for a wedding but can wear after too. Definitely recommend."

Our favourite Sophie Wessex navy floral dress dupe

Floral Print Shirred Waist Maxi DressROMAN
Price: £45 (was £48)

www.roman.co.uk

With a print so similar to Sophie's dress, this Floral Print Shirred Waist Maxi Dress from Roman is a clear favourite for us. A shirred elasticated waist means for comfortable wearing, while the print is so eye-catching and smart beyond belief. Wear it as an everyday or dress up as an occasion dress, it's completely up to you!

Sizes: 12 - 20

Customer review: "I love this blue floral maxi dress its lovely and floaty for summertime, a fantastic material. Great price and very comfortable too. Would definitely recommend it"

FAQs

Who is Duchess of Edinburgh?

The Duchess of Edinburgh is Sophie Wessex. Born in Oxford, and raised in Kent, her family are descendants of King Henry IV of England. Her father was a sales director and her mother was a charity worker and a secretary. After training to be a secretary at West Kent College herself, she later pursued a career in public relations. Later, she would meet Prince Edward while working at Capital Radio and the pair would be married almost ten years later.

Where to find the best Sophie Wessex fashion dupes?

As we know, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie Wessex has a collection of very impressive - yet expensive! - designer dresses that we just love. However, if you're wanting to get these looks for less, some of the best places to shop are M&S, Nobody's Child, Boden, Phase Eight, Coast, Monsoon and more.

Piper Huxley is a Homes, Garden and Wellness Product Writer for Yours, an all-rounder when it comes to home and wellness. When she’s not at her desk, she’s practising yoga, cooking up a storm or tending to her houseplants.

Main image credit: Stuart C. Wilson on Getty Images

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