Even before her time as a royal, Meghan Markle stole the spotlight with charming outfits and
a great sense of style both on and off the screen, but a great outfit comes at a price.
Here are some of the most expensive outfits Markle has ever worn.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement in 2017,
and Markle noted the occasion with a gorgeous outfit perfect for a princess.
The star of the outfit was her belted coat from LINE, which included a price tag of about $627.
LINE president John Muscat told USA Today,
"We are incredibly honored that Meghan chose to wear a LINE coat
to mark this very special occasion. We know this particular coat is one of her
favorite pieces so we have officially decided to name it the 'Meghan.'"
Markle paired the "Meghan" with a roughly $585 P.A.R.O.S.H. green crew-neck dress and a pair
of her favorite Aquazzura heels. The best part of her outfit was her engagement ring,
which is worth about $350,000 and was made by Cleave and Company jewelers. The ring is made
up of three diamonds, one from Botswana and two diamonds from Princess Diana's collection.
All eyes were on Markle on her wedding day to Prince Harry, and her elegant wedding
gown was a treat for the eyes. Designed by Givenchy's first female artistic director,
Clare Waight Keller, the dress was the result of Markle's vision for her big day:
timeless and elegant, yet relaxed. It featured a boat neckline, three-quarter length sleeves,
and a fitted bodice, and it was made of a double-bonded silk. Markle paired her gorgeous
dress and veil with Queen Mary's diamond tiara, which was loaned to her by Queen Elizabeth II.
Here's where the outfit details get really impressive: At the center of the tiara was
a brooch made of ten diamonds, which was surrounded by diamonds and platinum in 11
different sections. Markle paired the tiara with a pair of earrings and a bracelet from Cartier,
just to sweeten the look. What was the price tag for Meghan Markle's wedding day look? Well,
the dress itself was a whopping $265,000.
"To love and to cherish."
"Till death us do part."
It came as no surprise that, as a former actress, Meghan Markle was named the National Theatre's
royal patron. As a result of her new role, Markle made her first royal public appearance at the
theater in 2019, and she looked radiant while doing so. Pregnant with son Archie at the time,
Markle looked stunning in a custom blush pink knee-high dress
designed by Brandon Maxwell with a matching jacket and nude Aquazzura criss-cross shoes.
Markle's shoes alone were $695, and her custom Maxwell dress and blazer boasted a nearly $4,000
price tag. She paired the look with a simple white and gold Carolina Herrera clutch bag,
worth about $530, and minimal bar stud earrings that cost about $280. But despite the pricey look,
the most valuable parts of Markle's look that day were her glowing smile,
gorgeous hairdo, and, of course, her cute baby bump.
Meghan Markle was radiant in her simple-yet-elegant wedding dress
during one of the best royal weddings in history. But she flat-out stunned in her
wedding reception dress — so much so that the second look almost upstaged the first. The dress,
a halter-neck Stella McCartney gown, cost more than $157,000, and honestly,
it looked it. The silk fabric in a bright white beautifully draped over Markle's figure.
Designer Stella McCartney made a statement on her website about it, saying,
"I am so proud and honored to have been chosen by the Duchess of Sussex to make her evening gown
and represent British design. It has truly been one of the most humbling moments of my career
and I am so proud of all the team on this stunning sunny royal day."
Meghan Markle really made a name for herself with a royal wardrobe full of sleek silhouettes, not to
mention her no-fuss glam and natural makeup looks. But in a move that was quite a shock to her subtle
wardrobe, Markle opted for an almost $13,000 Oscar de la Renta gown while attending the Australian
Geographic Society Gala Awards at the Shanghai-La hotel in Sydney, Australia with Prince Harry.
The dress was gorgeous, featuring a very delicate yet bold print. The outlines and
silhouettes of flying birds covered up the bulk of the fabric used to create this stunning look,
and the bodice of the dress faded into a high-collared mesh neckline.
The body of the gown was made up of layers of netted fabric, and thus created an elegant but
bold statement. Markle paired the dazzling dress with a pair of Aquazzura black pumps,
and she opted for a classic loose waves hairstyle.
When Markle turned heads at the London premiere of the live-action Lion King film in 2019,
it was a shock to literally no one. Markle opted for a
Jason Wu-designed ballerina-cut black dress with sheer details and sleeves.
In classic Markle fashion, she paired the effortlessly glamorous look with a neat bun,
a small Gucci black clutch worth $1,390, and $950 Aquazzura black heels. She paid $4,343 for the
dress alone, pairing the look with Lorraine Schwartz diamond earrings. But to be fair,
Markle met the true king and queen, Jay-Z and Beyoncé, at the premiere, and we would
all wear our best clothes if ever given the chance to breathe the same air as Queen Bey.
Markle gave birth to son Archie on May 6, 2019, and by June 8, she was back in
the public eye and attending official royal events. And true to her pre-maternity self,
Markle delivered in class, poise, and fashion. While attending the Trooping of
the Colour parade in London, which marked the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's birthday,
Markle was radiant and showcased an elegant navy ensemble.
While riding in a shared carriage with her husband and sister-in-law Kate Middleton,
Markle opted for a Givenchy cape and dress and a Givenchy bag. The designer dress and cape
alone was about £4,500, equivalent to roughly $5,800, and the coordinated bag was $1,070.
Markle paired the look with a navy hat and gorgeous diamond earrings.
While most of us play basketball in sneakers and a messy tomboy ponytail,
Meghan Markle does not — at least, not when it's going to be photographed. When
Markle and Prince Harry played the beloved sport while attending the Coach Core Awards in 2018,
she opted to wear a navy-colored Oscar de la Renta blouse with a gorgeous rippling detail,
a subtle waist hugging belt, perfectly tailored black Altuzarra trousers,
and sleek black heels. So, what was the price of her very appropriate, sporty top? $2,290.
Markle used the event to showcase a new hairstyle as well, as she featured shiny,
sleek hair with a middle part in place of the relaxed curls or tight updos she
typically goes for. All we can say is that no one has ever looked this
chic while playing basketball, and, of course, she made it look effortless.
The Royal Ascot is a big deal — the horse-racing event takes place every year and is known for
its dazzling fashion moments, upper class frivolities, and the world's finest horse racers.
In her first Royal Ascot appearance, Markle stuck to designer duds and opted for a Givenchy dress,
designed by none other than Clare Waight Keller, the visionary who designed Markle's wedding dress.
Markle paired the gorgeous off-white dress with a hat by Philip Treacy,
a box clutch, and a pair of black pumps. So what's the price tag? Well, for starters, the Givenchy
dress alone was estimated to cost about £4,200, which is roughly $5,400. The clutch was almost
$2,000, and the shoes were $650. And to top it all off, the Philip Treacy hat was around £1,950,
or about $2,500. So collectively, Markle's look cost about $10,500.
While attending Cirque du Soleil's show Totem with Prince Harry in support of his charity
organization, which advocates for children with HIV in Africa, Meghan pretty much stole the show
in a royal navy sequined dress designed by Roland Mouret, who just happens to be one of Markle's
close friends. Not dissimilar to the silhouette of her wedding dress, the sequined gown featured
a wide boat neckline, long sleeves, and a tasteful slit. The dress cost about $1,330.
Markle topped off the gorgeous premiere look with Stuart Weitzman black strappy heels with
a price tag of $398, a $1,800 Givenchy jeweled clutch, and meaningful jewelry — the gold cuff
bracelet she paired with the look was a piece from Princess Diana's collection. In classic fashion,
Markle kept her hair neat in a bun and opted for a gorgeous berry lip color. The best part of all?
Her gorgeous baby bump was on full display. Meghan Markle came to the royal family already
a rule-breaker. She was American, an actress, a divorcee, and very outspoken.
So it should come as no surprise that her ensemble at the 2018 Trooping of the Colour,
honoring Queen Elizabeth's birthday, was as scandalous as it was beautiful. Fresh
off her honeymoon, Markle opted for a Carolina Herrera baby pink dress with a matching clutch
and coordinating Philip Treacy hat. So what's the scandal? Markle's dress
featured an off-the-shoulder neckline, which reportedly breaks royal protocol.
As explained by The Sun, royal women are encouraged not to wear off-shoulder necklines
or styles that could be considered revealing. But this didn't seem to bother Markle. The designer
dress, which may have actually been a top and skirt, was estimated to cost about £1,000, or
roughly $1,288. The matching clutch cost $1,200, and the designer hat set Markle back by $1,140.
When Markle sat down with Oprah Winfrey, she held nothing back. From divulging the
fragility of her mental health while in the royal family to alleging racist behavior on
the parts of family members, Meghan revealed all, and she looked amazing while doing so.
"And there is no subject that's off limits, and you are not getting paid for this interview."
"All of that's correct."
Meghan opted for the long triple silk georgette dress from designer
Giorgio Armani for the occasion, and the dress certainly hit the mark. Its dominant color, black,
was suitable for the somber tone of the interview. But the dress' white flower detailing also spoke
to an element of hopefulness and positivity, two things that Meghan wished for her family.
The subtle floral nod was in step with some of her other garden-inspired choices,
but the Armani design felt refined enough for the occasion. She paired it with a soft updo,
and, of course, her gorgeous baby bump. The dress was made of 100% silk,
so the price tag of $4,700 makes a little bit of sense.
Even when Meghan Markle doesn't look like she's trying that hard to look chic and expensive with
her wardrobe choices, you can all but guarantee that she still dropped thousands on her look. On
her 40th birthday, Meghan released a video on the Archewell website announcing her 40x40 initiative,
with the goal of helping women reintegrate into the workforce following the COVID-19 pandemic.
"It's my 40th birthday, and I've got an idea."
While her message was a powerful one, some couldn't help but notice her outfit.
One of Meghan's most expensive choices regarding the outfit in question were her necklaces.
Designed by Logan Hollowell, Meghan's necklaces were odes to her children, as they were the Taurus
and Gemini constellations, respectively. The Taurus choice set her back $1,600,
while the Gemini option cost her $1,785 — and we haven't even moved on to the clothes!
Meghan opted for pieces from CO, namely a cashmere cardigan that runs for $795,
and what looks to be a pair of drawstring pants that run for $450. Topped off with
nude Manolo Blahnik heels, Meghan's comfy outfit could easily break most of our banks.
Since leaving their duties as senior royals behind,
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have still made a distinct effort to contribute to worthy causes.
For example, they served as co-chairs for the Global Citizen Vax Live event,
which aimed to motivate people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they were able to
as well as to promote vaccine equity. Meghan chose a gorgeous outfit for a video she released on the
occasion, and it took form as the poppy print shirt dress from designer Carolina Herrera.
While we mostly saw the Duchess of Sussex from the waist up,
that didn't stop us from getting details about her gorgeous choice. The poppy dress
featured a pointed collar and was made from a stunning, bold poppy-printed silk material.
The garment was made in Italy and featured an A-line skirt silhouette and a cinched
waist detail. Meghan paired the look with loose waves and a very fun feminist icon necklace that
certainly made us want to jump to the internet to find a replica. The dress, though? It cost $1,690.
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