Meghan Markle Outfits: A Guide To The Duchess’s Most Famous Style Moments (And How To Shop Them)

As one of the most watched people in the world, Meghan Markle's wardrobe is discussed, dissected and debated every time she steps out of the house (or drops a candid video on Instagram). In With Love, Meghan, her just-launched reality series with Netflix, she is, arguably, in trad-wife, home-marker mode, with a carefully-edited closet of collared-popped shirt dresses from heritage labels like Carolina Herrera, as well as more relatable high street brands like J.Crew, Sezane and Zara.

It's certainly a pivot from her post working-royal wardrobe that majored in clean tailoring with side order of beach-casual (well, she does live in California). More cinch-waisted polish than power turtlenecks. More Martha Stewart than Goop. It makes sense, however, that she's in a new 'era', especially with the upcoming launch of As Ever, the two-worded lifestyle business that promises more 'food, gardening, entertaining, thoughtful living, and finding joy in the everyday'. While you wait to peruse the whole offering, however, we've put together a guide to some of her most memorable outfits.

Meghan Markle's Beverly Hills Gala Outfit

For an event at The Paley Center for Media, Meghan not only turned to one of her favourite occasionwear designers, Oscar de la Renta, but plumped for the neckline that has become something of a signature: strapless. It's not a silhouette that she was allowed to wear as a working member of the royal family but since her move to Montecito, it's one she wears frequently both on duty and off. If Oscar de la Renta is slightly out of your price range, try the simple black column dresses from POSSE, another of her go-tos.

Meghan Markle's Polo Outfit

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has attended many polo matches over her years in the public eye, always dressing for the occasion in a summery frock or preppy shorts. At last year's Grand Champions Polo, she chose a halter-neck silk-and-hemp dress from Heidi Merrick, with a bow and keyhole-shaped cut-out at the reverse. Replicate its relaxed glamour with this square-necked sundress from J.Crew.

Meghan Markle's Pregnancy Outfits

Meghan Markle stuck to her style guns during her first pregnancy with Prince Archie, relying on a hardworking rotation of soft-power dresses and wrap coats to get her through the winter months. Her faithful stiletto heels, Aquazzura's Deneuve Bow Cut-Out Suede Pumps, were still very much by her side (or on her feet), but you can achieve a similarly chic point, however, with a pair of ballet flats from Aeyde.

For a slightly more informal visit during the couple's trip to Morocco, Meghan paired skinny jeans with a black-and-white striped knit. Six years later, Bretons are still a staple of her wardrobe - favourites are from Banana Republic Equipment and La Ligne - and you can buy a very good version from Jigsaw.

Proof that you shouldn't avoid voluminous silhouettes during your pregnancy, Meghan's Carolina Herrera maxi dress would be perfect for a summer wedding if you're expecting.

Meghan Markle's Beige Outfit

Meghan Markle was an early adopter of the so-called latte trend as a working royal and beige is still a colour she's partial to wearing. Initially, however, there was a reason she cleaved quite closely to neutrals. Speaking in Netflix's Harry & Meghan, she revealed: 'Most of the time that I was in the UK, I rarely wore colour. There was thought in that. To my understanding, you can’t ever wear the same colour as Her Majesty if there’s a group event, but then you also shouldn’t be wearing the same colour as one of the other, more senior members of the family. So, I was like, well, what’s a colour that they’ll probably never wear? Camel? Beige? White? So, I wore a lot of muted tones, but it also was so I could just blend in. Like, I’m not trying to stand out here.' It's still a colour she pulls out frequently, whether it's a fine-gauge turtleneck sweater or camel outerwear like this cropped wrap coat from Sentaler. Lilysilk's hooded version is perfect for this almost-spring weather.

Meghan Markle's Casual Outfit

Meghan's work schedule often necessitates practical clothing, which she does with her signature polish, naturally. Her puffer jacket is Hermès, her beanie 100% cashmere. The lynchpin of almost every single casual outfit, however, is a pair of skinny jeans. These are La Ligne's Valerie, but she also swears by Frame's.

Meghan Markle's Cream Outfit

As well as beige, Meghan Markle relies on the ultimate stealth-wealth shade, cream, when she's doing business-casual. Case in point? This jumpsuit and blazer combo she took for a spin in Dusseldorf, where she was supporting 2023's Invictus Games, which was a classic mix of high end (a blazer from Celine) and high street (a jumpsuit by Zara). Invest in good quality tailoring and it'll be the gift that keeps on giving in your wardrobe.

Meghan Markle's Platinum Jubilee Outfit

For the Platinum Jubilee, Meghan Markle pulled out all the stops with a tour-de-force in fashion courtesy of Dior Haute Couture. Wearing a head-to-toe look that included a dress coat, gloves, hat and her signature point-toe pumps, she was the definition of poise.

Meghan Markle's Princess Diana Outfit

From the emerald shade of her outfit to the subtle but stylish piece of net across her brow, Meghan Markle might have been tipping her proverbial hat to Princess Diana, whose jewel-toned outfits were the stuff of '80s legend.

Meghan Markle's Brown Outfit

Instead of one shade, Meghan wore a spectrum of brown hues for her first official engagement in 2020. Apart from her stilettos, which are Jimmy Choo, her outfit was entirely high street (coat: Reiss; polo neck and silky skirt: Massimo Dutti).

Meghan Markle's Black Outfit

For a visit to Cape Town, Meghan packed this easy-to-wear jumpsuit by Everlane, keeping the look monochrome for a no-muss, no-fuss vibe with black Jimmy Choos.

Natalie Hammond is Grazia's Senior Fashion News Editor. She loves winter, hates summer and can often be found writing about the weather (and what on earth to wear).