Meghan Markle certainly knows how to get the public talking.
From the moment she was introduced as a major player in Prince Harry's life,
people haven't been able to stop chatting about the California-born overnight princess.
Britain's royal family has always been a huge topic of discussion and, frankly,
a major obsession for the public — but as soon as Meghan joined, the conversation skyrocketed.
Meghan's story is truly like a fairytale, having literally turned into a duchess just
by virtue of meeting, dating, and marrying Harry. But while conversations regarding
her position as a royal have certainly been tumultuous, there's one topic that
we don't plan on dropping anytime soon — and that's Meghan's beautiful fashion.
"You can still dress really comfortably; I try to dress monochromatically."
Being a member of the royal family lends itself quite nicely to developing iconic styles.
Kate Middleton, for example, has made a name for herself as perhaps one of the most impeccably
dressed royals. Vogue suggested that Kate has developed a clear sense of what she likes,
which includes, in the outlet's words, "feminine pieces, worn with increasing regal flair,
and often possessing a discreet, diplomatic touch."
Meghan's style, on the other hand, is equally as beautiful and elegant,
but it stands uniquely on its own — just as the duchess herself does. According to W Magazine,
Markle's style has developed and grown in the public eye just as she has. The outlet noted,
"As a royal, she wore more modest silhouettes from beloved British designers,
with crisp tailoring and exquisite fabrics befitting a duchess."
They added that Meghan loves her bold colored items. In a sort of tribute to Queen Elizabeth's
penchant for bright colors, Meghan has donned a number of monochromatic outfits that photographed
beautifully and allowed her to stand out in a crowd. And yes — Meghan has done her duty as
a royal by sporting her fair share of intricate hats, a fashion staple within British royalty.
Meghan's fashion is a representation of her innermost self; her simple existence within
the royal family exists as a controversial buck to the system due to her American nationality and
mixed-race identity. And this deviation from the status quo is exactly what her style represents,
her most iconic looks being the ones that are the most understated, effortless, and streamlined.
One of the things that makes Markle's fashion so special and so unforgettable
is that she somehow manages to remain totally accessible. She styles her
gorgeous looks and high-fashion outfits with a sense of personable and warm relatability,
subsequently bridging the gap between us, the average, everyday people, and her, a duchess.
That being said, we love to see her change things up a bit and go for a show-stopping,
jaw-dropping gown. At the 2018 Australian Geographic Society Awards in Sydney, Markle showed
up in the most stunning dress out of everyone at the event, according to People magazine. She wore
a tea-length black and white gown by Oscar de la Renta that was covered in a unique bird design.
In fairness, the Duchess of Sussex could wear a paper bag and we'd still
be begging to know where she got it. She's been seen in nearly every style,
due to her status as one of the most photographed people of all time.
But perhaps the outfit that feels the most quintessentially Meghan Markle is one that doesn't
scream royal family or exude lavishness. The classic white button down shirt she wore to the
2017 Invictus Games is one that stands above the rest of her looks. According to Grazia Daily, this
item is one of Markle's absolute fashion staples, and she's seen rocking this androgynous yet
beautifully feminine look all the time. This look is easily one of the most effortless and stylish
pieces we've seen Markle wear, representing her own understated yet powerful presence.
That classic white shirt from September 2017 is most certainly not the only time we've seen the
Duchess rock a button-down — indeed, it's a style she opts for time and time again,
in the form of shirt dresses and trench dresses, or even simply tucked into skirts.
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