When it comes to fashion, Meghan Markle is the queen of elegance. Ceremonial outfits form the basis of her wardrobe, but sometimes the Duchess of Sussex breaks the rule. The proof with this unexpected look.
Meghan Markle makes a series of public appearances. On April 12 and 13, 2024, the former actress juggled between duchess dresses and extra comfortable outfits. Decryption.
While dining at the Zaytinya restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in South Beach, Florida, Meghan Markle opted for a very distinguished gala outfit: an asymmetrical black backless dress from the brand St. Agni around 769 euros. The next day, the American came to applaud her husband, Prince Harry, during the Salute Polo Challenge in Wellington. For the occasion, she chose to wear an ivory-colored silk dress designed by the designer Heidi Merrick. A piece completed by a pair of signed pumps Aquazzura estimated has 652 euros.
After these two events which she attended in stylish looks, Meghan Markle preferred to enjoy her weekend in cozy clothes, such as an oversized shirt and wide, flowing pants. All wearing Oran mules, the house's flagship model Hermes. Sandals sold for 595 euros.
From Hollywood red carpets to ceremonial events as Duchess of Sussexthen in his new life, far from royal obligations, Meghan Markle has always been fascinated by her outfits. If the transition from actress to member of the royal family was difficult stylistically, she managed to breathe modernity and her personal touch in the typical wardrobe of a duchess.
How did Meghan Markle dress when she was young?
Throughout the period she was playing Rachel Zane in the series Suits and long before meeting Prince Harry, the American had a lot of fun with fashion. Short suits worn with pumps, pencil skirts matched with a crop top and an oversized leather jacket, long slit skirt, tuxedo pants paired with a bustier… Her looks were those of a young actress who follows trends, a bit business woman with always a touch effortless.
What are the secrets of her wedding dress?
To say yes to her Prince Harry in May 2018, it was up to the talent of the British designer and artistic director of Givenchy then, Clare Waight Keller, appealed by the Duchess of Sussex. She appears in a very refined dress in white and matte silk cady, made from just six meticulously placed seams. The boat neckline of the piece highlights the delicacy of Meghan Markle's shoulders, while the three-quarter sleeves bring a touch of refined modernity. The bride wanted to have all 53 Commonwealth countries with her to accompany her during this ceremony. Her silk tulle veil was therefore embroidered with lace and organza representing the distinctive flora of each Commonwealth country. In addition to these flowers, she asked to add two of her favorites: Early Chimonanthe, a flower growing in the gardens of Kensington Palace and the California poppy, the state flower of California.
Out with jeans, in with dress pants and below-the-knee dresses to honor her position as a duchess. The months following the wedding, the one who measures 1.68 m adopts outfits in light shades, from pale pink to putty to white, all signed by big houses like Givenchy or Prada for each of her official appearances. A brilliant stylistic tactic, because her looks contrast alongside those of the Queen of England, who favors bold colors.
In fact, before renouncing their obligations as members of the royal family, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry complied perfectly with the rules imposed by the protocol. In the Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan, released on Thursday December 8, 2022 on the American streaming platform, the couple reveals on camera the ordeals they went through before and after distancing themselves from the royal family. Meghan Markle focuses in particular on the dress rules to which she had to comply during official events. “I rarely wore color when I was in the UK (…) From what I understood, one should never wear the same color as Her Majesty during joint events, nor should one wear the same color as another, more senior member of the family.“, she explains in Harry & Meghan. “So I asked myself: “What’s the one color they’ll probably never wear?” Camel, white, beige. So I wore a lot of neutral tones, which was also a way for me to fit in.” Since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry renounced their obligations to the Crown, the actress has returned to colorful clothing. Blue, red, she dares all the colors of the rainbow or shines in Marinein black or in Green, her favorite colors, and makes an impression with her long coats which characterize her silhouette. For the most important occasions, she covers her head with a hat. As for shoes, she is often perched on pumps Aquazzura Or LK Bennett. For her interview with Oprah Winfrey, she is pregnant and wearing a black wrap dress Giorgio Armani that it appears.
What do her favorite casual looks look like?
Wide white or striped shirts, slim ripped jeans by Mother, oversized denim shorts, long printed dresses, sandals, ballet flats and large bags make up Meghan Markle's wardrobe in her private life, as evidenced by the couple's Instagram account. The ex-actress, now mother of Archie and Lilibeth, cultivates the casual chic look that she particularly likes. A fan of hats, it's no longer fascinators that wear her hair, but panamasperfect for the heat of Los Angeles where she resides today with her family.
Since the official announcement of her engagement in November 2017, her looks have been making headlines, so much so that we are talking about “Meghan effect. Indeed, many people want to imitate it, as demonstrated, among other things, by a long beige wool coat from the Canadian brand. Mackagewho found himself sold out in less than an hour after being worn by the Duchess. To copy her looks from her royal family period, treat yourself to a long beige bathrobe-style coat, a pussy-bow collar shirt, a leather pencil skirt and a striped shirt. Pointed-toe pumps will complete this wardrobe and slim the silhouette, as will palazzo pants. Up to you !
