Amanda Holden gives a nod to Kate Middleton in high street checked mini dress

Amanda Holden has proved her fashion credentials once again this week, stepping out in a chic high street checked mini dress that gives a subtle nod to the Princess of Wales. Kate Middleton has long been a fan of heritage prints, often sporting checks and tartans during the autumn months.

Just yesterday, Kate opted for a grey check suit from British brand Bella Freud. And Amanda's latest look felt like a stylish tribute to the royals' timeless wardrobe.

Amanda was spotted in the River Island Green Check Belted Cape Dress, priced at £69. This dress has already proved to be so popular that it's currently sold out on the River Island website. However, we've found it in stock in all sizes on theNext website.

The khaki green printed mini dress features a sleeveless cape detail, handy pockets, and a horsebit belted detail reminiscent of popular Gucci styles. The perfect combination of polished and playful, this mini can be easily dressed up or down for autumn depending on the occasion.

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Checks are always in fashion for autumn, but this year they're bigger and better than ever. They're having a serious fashion moment right now, making Amanda's outfit even more on trend.

The print has returned this autumn thanks to a revival of heritage-inspired dressing and the growing popularity of 'countrycore' style, a look sparked by the cult TV series The Traitors, with host Claudia Winkleman putting rural-inspired fashion back on the map.

From tailored coats to tartan skirts and mini dresses like Amanda's, checks offer so much versatility.

It seems Amanda is following the heritage-inspired fashion trend this week, just recently wearing achic Tweed Yarn Fringe Trim Knitted Dress from Karen Millen. Tweed is key fabric in the countrycore trend, often associated with traditional British countryside thanks to its roots in Scottish workwear and aristocratic country fashion.