Looking for a binge-worthy TV show to occupy those nights snuggled up on the sofa this festive season? Allow us to recommend Netflix’s new series, Black Doves. Not only is it set in London *at* Christmastime – making it an instant win in our books – it also has an instantly gripping plot plus a stellar cast. Hi Keira Knightley!
No spoilers, but the plot follows Helen Webb (played by Knightley), a spy at the Black Doves agency living life as a politician’s wife in order to gain access to some seriously high-level government secrets. However, when her secret lover is killed, things get err, interesting. In short, it’s the female spy thriller we’ve been longing for. If you’ve already raced through it, here’s a full explainer for the ending. And if you have yet to start watching, get on it because a second season has already been confirmed!
We must confess, we’re actually on our second watch because we found ourselves heavily distracted throughout by Keira Knightley’s wardrobe. From her chic AF belted leather jacket to the burgundy satin dress that would look *so* good for our own Christmas party. So, we took a leaf out of Helen’s book and used our resources (read: Google and otherwise largely useless fashion knowledge) to track down where all of Keira Knightley’s Black Doves outfits are from. And, to allow you to focus solely on screen and not miss a minute of the action, we’ve also found similar, budget-friendly pieces available to shop RN ready to recreate Helen’s style.
The burgundy satin shirt and pleated midi skirt
As a politician’s wife, Helen has access to some luxe designers. Namely, Max Mara and Proenza Schouler, who respectively designed the now sold-out silk shirt and leather pleated midi skirt Keira’s character wears when we first meet her. It’s a demure ensemble (again, down to her duties as a politician’s wife) but there’s no denying the head-to-toe burgundy hue ticks off one of this season’s biggest fashion trends.
With Nothing Underneath The Boyfriend Silk Satin Garnet Shirt
ZW Collection Pleated Midi Skirt
The brown wrap coat
At this time of year, it feels like we’re always on the lookout for a chic winter coat and this Weekend Max Mara belted wool design definitely fits the bill. It’s still in stock, but warning – it ain’t cheap. The neutral warm brown hue and wrap design make it a timeless style so you could argue it’s worth the investment, but luckily Cos has come through with a more affordable and practically identical iteration.
Weekend Max Mara Belted Wool Coat
Coc Belted Double-Faced Wool Coat
The black belted leather jacket
A leather jacket is a wardrobe staple but thanks to Keira, we’re now lusting after a belted design to add to our collection. We’re still working on confirming the ID of her exact jacket (hey, even Helen didn’t work it out straight away) but in the meantime, we’ll be shopping the high street to recreate her look.
TruClothing Real Leather Mid Length Blazer
Now 23% Off
The pink and white striped satin pyjamas
Forget the fact Helen just murdered a hit man in her shed, we were more focused on the gorge pink and white striped satin pyjamas she wears to climb into bed in episode two. The design is perhaps most associated with Victoria’s Secrets, but it’s an ever-popular style with plenty of retailers getting in on the look. If you’re not a satin sleepwear kind of gal, we’d recommend Stripe & Stare’s super soft tencel PJs.
Victoria’s Secret Pink Iconic Stripe Satin Long Pyjama Set
Stripe & Stare Pale Pink Stripe Long Pyjama Set
A hoodie and jeans
Only Keira Knightley could make a hoodie and jeans look so cool. We’re putting it down to her jeans, specifically the Crosbie jeans from Veronica Beard that feature a flattering high-rise, flared leg and two statement patch pockets. A design detail that River Island has replicated, too.
Veronica Beard Crosbie High-Rise Flared Jeans
River Island Blue High Waisted Pocket Wide Leg Jeans
Shop the rest of Keira’s outfit:
La Redoute Cotton Long Hooded Parka
Now 55% Off
Organic Basics Weekend Crop Zip Hoodie
Converse All Star Hi Trainers
The red satin party dress
Consider this our ultimate inspo for all events in our festive calendars, from Christmas to New Year’s Eve. The deep garnet hue, figure-hugging silhouette and flattering elbow-length sleeves all create unapologetic glamour that we are so here for. And, it has a price tag to match with Keira’s exact dress the Adele style from Saloni. Thankfully, Nobody’s Child and Oasis have some equally beautiful, similar dresses on offer.
Saloni Adele Dress in Garnet Red
Nobody’s Child Burgundy Evie Midi Dress
Oasis Occasion Angel Sleeve Bias Midi Dress
Happy shopping!
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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!