Since joining the royal family, Meghan Markle's style has been scrutinized,
and it's hard to imagine her leaving the house in sweats. From color-clashing looks
to expensive and extravagant gowns, here are the best outfits the duchess has ever worn.
On May 19, 2018, "Suits" star Meghan Markle wed Prince Harry in St. George's Chapel at Windsor
Castle. For the ceremony, watched by an estimated 1.9 billion people around the world, Meghan was
the picture of an elegant, modern princess in a white, long-sleeved gown by Givenchy. In an audio
recording to accompany an exhibition featuring her dress after the wedding, Meghan said,
"I had a very clear vision of what I wanted for the day,
and what I wanted the dress to look like."
Meghan's silk tulle veil was 16.5-feet long and embroidered with depictions of flowers
from Harry and Meghan's British home, Meghan's native California, and the 53 Commonwealth
countries of the U.K. Her white pumps were also by Givenchy, and her round diamond stud earrings,
a pair she's worn frequently both before and after the wedding, were by Cartier.
To accentuate the Queen Mary Diamond bandeau Tiara she wore,
Meghan kept her updo and makeup simple and natural for her wedding day.
After the pomp and circumstance of her formal wedding ceremony with Prince Harry,
Meghan Markle switched things up for their evening reception at Frogmore House.
Hosted by Harry's dad, Prince Charles, Meghan wore a stunning white halter dress by Stella McCartney.
The beautifully draped floor-length gown, which featured a low-cut back, was available to purchase
for approximately $4,500 at the time. McCartney, the daughter of legendary Beatle Paul McCartney,
launched her eponymous brand in 2001, inspired by sustainability
and her lifelong vegetarianism. The designer told Elle in August 2018,
"I think Meghan chose me for reasons other than just a beautiful dress [...] Obviously,
I am a British designer, but I think being a woman and being a women's woman played a part."
"I also have quite a responsible, ethical take."
As Harry and Meghan zipped away to the reception in a classic convertible,
Meghan waved to onlookers. As she did so, she flashed an aquamarine
gemstone ring from the personal collection of the late Princess Diana, Harry's mother.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first public appearance together in September 2017 at
the Invictus Games in Canada. At the annual charitable event started by Prince Harry to
benefit wounded service members, Meghan and Harry held hands and looked smitten. Plus,
Meghan gave the world its first glimpse of her casual-but-stylish fashion sense.
Meghan wore a white button-down "Husband Shirt" by her friend and designer Misha Nonoo,
along with ripped-at-the-knee Mother Denim jeans. She wore her hair down
and slightly wavy, and accessorized her look with tan Sarah Flint pointed flats.
She also carried a large tan Day Tote by Everlane, which once retailed for $180.
In a photocall seen around the world, Meghan Markle stepped out with her fiance, Prince Harry,
on November 27, 2017, to announce their engagement at Kensington Palace. For the photo shoot,
the future Duchess of Sussex wore a $627 white knee-length coat by the Canadian brand LINE over
a dark green dress by P.A.R.O.S.H.. Her heels were a nude-colored, ankle-strap pair by Aquazzura.
Meghan was a fan of LINE before her big announcement, according to the
brand's designer, John Muscat. He told Harper's Bazaar after the photocall,
"She likes to feel modern and dressed up, but still chic [...] What I also love about
Meghan is that she has a relaxed style and has always stayed true
to that. [...] ​​She looked very her, which is really what was great about the coat."
Following the whirlwind of her wedding festivities with Prince Harry in May 2018, Meghan Markle kept
the fashion moments coming during her first solo event with Harry's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth
II. In mid-June 2018, Meghan accompanied the queen to an official bridge opening ceremony in England
and wore an elegant, cream-colored dress by Givenchy, the designer of her wedding gown.
While the queen opted for a cheery, bright-green ensemble,
Meghan's look featured a belt and a unique cape-shouldered overlay. With simple jewelry and
her hair down, she also carried a black clutch by Givenchy and wore stilettos by Sarah Flint.
In her March 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey,
Meghan talked about a sweet moment she shared with the queen during their outing, explaining,
"We were in the car going between engagements, and she has a blanket that sits across [her] knees for
warmth, and it was chilly. She was like, 'Meghan, come on.' And she put it over my knees as well."
"It made me think of my grandmother. She's always been warm and inviting and really welcoming."
In October 2018, the recently-wed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle embarked on their
first official royal tour. The couple visited Australia and New Zealand and the islands
of Fiji and Tonga in the South Pacific. During their stop in the Kingdom of Tonga,
Harry and Meghan attended an evening dinner and reception with the country's king and
queen. Harry wore a tuxedo with some of his military decorations on his lapel,
and Meghan stunned in a white cap-sleeved gown with shoulder beading by the brand Theia.
Meghan wore her hair up in a loose bun, and she carried a small black clutch by Givenchy.
Her heels were by another favorite of the duchess, Aquazzura,
and she also wore diamond earrings by Birks and Princess Diana's aquamarine
ring that she first wore to her wedding reception in May 2018.
Meghan Markle made a bold and colorful statement in January 2019 when she paired a deep purple
dress with a bright red coat for her first official outing of the year with Prince Harry
in the U.K. The duchess, who was pregnant with her first child, Archie, at the time,
joined Harry for a day of sculpture viewing and charity visits.
Meghan's long Sentaler coat featured a flared opening around the neckline and matched her
red heels. With her purple dress by Babaton by Aritizia, it was a striking and memorable look.
To top it all off, Meghan carried a more understated brown bag by Gabriela
Hearst and wore her hair up in a loose bun with some looser waves framing her face.
For the British Fashion Awards in late 2018,
Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance to honor the designer of her wedding gown,
Clare Waight Keller, who was receiving the British Womenswear Designer of the Year award.
Meghan, who was pregnant with Archie, wore a sleek black one-shouldered gown by the fashion
house Keller designed for at the time, Givenchy. She kept the rest of her look
equally pared down but still elegant. With her hair slicked back into a bun,
Meghan also wore gold Tamara Mellon strappy heeled sandals,
and accessorized the outfit with jewelry, including a chunky gold bracelet by Pippa Small.
While presenting the award to Keller, Meghan talked about the
importance of connecting when it comes to fashion. She explained,
"We have a deep connection to what we wear. Sometimes it's very personal,
sometimes it's emotional. But for me, this connection is rooted in really being able
to understand that it's about supporting and empowering each other, especially as women."
"Because that special kind of connection really helps when making something absolutely perfect."
In January of 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their plans to step back from
their roles as senior members of the British royal family, with their initial plan being
to split their time between the U.K. and the United States. Before their split with the
palace became official, though, the couple had a number of royal engagements left to complete.
One of those was a glamorous night out at the Mountbatten Music Festival in March 2020, an event
benefiting the Royal Marines Association. For the event, Harry wore his military uniform, and
Meghan matched his red coat perfectly in a caped gown by Safiyaa. With her hair down, she wore red
heels and carried a red clutch by Manolo Blahnik. The duchess opted for a pair of statement earrings
in a deeper shade of red, but it was her date for the night that proved to be her best accessory.
Harry and Meghan smiled and held hands on their way in, presenting a united front to the crowd.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle found themselves out on a rainy evening when
they attended the Endeavor Fund Awards in London in March 2020. But even the
weather couldn't dampen their shine at one of their last official royal engagements.
The couple made their way to the event huddled together under an umbrella,
and movie-worthy photos of the beaming pair, rain sprinkling all around, quickly went viral.
Meghan returned to bold colors for this outing, wearing a bright turquoise-blue Victoria Beckham
dress. The duchess wore her hair back in a chic ponytail, along with simple earrings,
and she carried a dark clutch to match her heels. At the event,
the couple's first in the U.K. since announcing their exit from the royal family, Meghan said,
"It's very nice to be back."
Harry added,
"Being able to serve queen and country is something we
all are rightly proud of, and it never leaves us."
On March 9, 2020, Meghan Markle stepped out in London with her husband, Prince Harry,
for their last official royal event. Harry and Meghan joined the royal family for the
Commonwealth Day services at Westminster Abbey. For the event, Meghan chose a dramatic green dress
with a caped shoulder by New Zealand designer Emilia Wickstead. Topping off the monochromatic
look was a green fascinator with elaborate netting by William Chambers. With her hair up in a bun,
Meghan also wore nude heels by Aquazzura and carried a mini bag by Gabriela Hearst.
The Duchess of Sussex's choice of the Emilia Wickstead dress was notable,
considering the designer called out Meghan's wedding dress in 2018 as a supposed copy of
one of her designs, as reported by Elle. Wickstead also criticized the fit of the
iconic Givenchy wedding gown. She later walked that back in a statement, saying in part,
"Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Sussex, looked absolutely beautiful on her wedding day,
and I have the utmost admiration and respect for her."
Meghan Markle sent a sartorial message when she sat down with Oprah Winfrey for an interview
in early March 2021, revealing all about her and her husband's exit from the British royal family.
Her dress, a long black Armani piece with a white floral lotus design,
contained symbolism important to the duchess. As noted by Town & Country,
"[I]t is associated with rebirth and spiritual enlightenment.
Our piece highlighted the resilience of the flower and its ability to
flourish despite seemingly challenging conditions."
Meghan, with her hair up in a loose bun, was pregnant at the time with her second child,
daughter Lilibet. In addition to the Armani dress, Meghan wore black heels by Aquazzura.
For her accessories, she included nods to two of her former homes by wearing
earrings by Canadian brand Bijoux Birks and a necklace by Pippa Small, a British designer.
Meghan also wore a Cartier Love bracelet that once belonged to Harry's mom, Princess Diana.
After settling into their new life in Montecito, California,
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited New York City in September 2021. During their trip,
the founders of the Archewell charitable foundation took time to visit an elementary
school in the Harlem neighborhood, where Meghan read to the kids from her children's book,
"The Bench." For the outing, Meghan wore her hair down, and she looked stunning in a maroon,
two-piece suit by Loro Piana. With matching heels, the look gave major "Golden Girls" vibes.
In addition to Harry and Meghan's visit, Archewell donated cleaning and personal care products,
a washer and dryer, and fresh vegetables and herbs to the school.
While reading to the kids, Meghan asked them,
"Where is the place you find to be your happy place? I'd love to hear from you."
Harry, seated among the youngsters, encouraged one girl to shout out her answer.
Whether she's bringing the '80s back to New York or
Zooming in from Montecito, Meghan Markle meets the fashion moment wherever she goes.
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