The story of American Cinderella Meghan Markle, from movie actress to wife of Prince Harry, was eventful. Before the wedding, the Duchess of Sussex led the ordinary life of an aspiring Hollywood actress. Meghan’s wardrobe mainly consisted of jeans, short dresses, and suits. Thanks to her slim figure and model appearance, the outfits fit her flawlessly. However, meeting the heir to the British throne transformed Meghan Markle’s style, according to Buckingham Palace rules. Let’s find out how Meghan Markle dresses and see the evolution of her style.
In 2018, the fashion community recognized Meghan Markle as a style icon. About a million people watch the appearance of the newly-made Duchess every day, and women around the world discuss Megan’s outfits and copy her style. Having received the title of Duchess of Sussex, at the same time, Megan assumed a number of obligations, some of which also concern her appearance. What are the basic rules for the royal dress code:
- Headgear during official events;
- Tiara and diamonds for an indoor evening event;
- Demonstration of bare legs, neckline, skirts above the knees is prohibited;
- In everyday situations, day dress, cardigan, trousers, and jacket;
- The ban on black – it is only applicable for mourning.
To meet the high standards of the royal family, Meghan creates her own style. Strict elegant dresses, stilettos, and hats now form the basis of the Duchess of Sussex’s wardrobe. But before the official marriage with the heir to the throne, the actress could be seen in light sundresses or dresses with spaghetti straps, which she was forced to give up, already being the bride of Prince Harry.
The favorite black color of Meghan Markle also remained in the past. But we all remember her perfect looks using a little black dress. For the next social event with Prince Harry, Meghan chose an Emilia Wickstead dress. At the event, held as part of the meeting of the heads of government of the Commonwealth of Nations, Meghan chose an elegant Black Halo dress with an asymmetrical neckline. I remember another exit in a black dress from the Canadian brand Smythe.
Meghan Markle’s style has undergone dramatic changes after the wedding. For her first trip to her new status with Queen Elizabeth II, the Duchess opted for an elegant nude Givenchy off-the-shoulder dress, classic black pumps, and a small handbag. The pastel palette is perfect for Meghan Markle. For a party at Buckingham Palace in honor of Harry’s father’s 70th birthday, Meghan Markle chose a laconic dress from the British brand Goat. The image was complemented by pumps and a clutch to match. For the next visit to a social event, the Duchess again chooses a dress in pastel colors from the Prada fashion house in a classic frame of black accessories.
Meghan Markle’s royal wardrobe has been replenished with many elegant outfits. For the celebration of the British Air Force, the Duchess chooses the laconic dresses of the Dior fashion house; when choosing a headdress, the designer Stephen Jones is preferred. For the Baptism ceremony of her nephew Prince Louis, the Duchess of Sussex wears a dark olive Ralph Lauren dress, complementing the image with a hat from a brand we already know. Meghan Markle’s next exit, which was timed to coincide with the wedding of friends, turned out to be romantic, and the Duchess herself shone in a romantic dress with a Club Monaco pleated skirt, a Philip Treacy hat, and elegant black Aquazzura pumps.
The most successful secular images of Meghan Markle turned out in the summer. For her first royal visit to Ireland, the Duchess dons an olive Roland Mouret dress, complementing the look with a black Fendi bag. The straight silhouette and the sheath dress model suit the Duchess, emphasizing her elegant style. Lightly draped fabric at the front of the outfit creates the right accent. In July 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan took part in a charity polo match, where the Duchess appeared in the look of the 50s – in a Carolina Herrera denim dress with a wide belt and a flared skirt. A straw Aquazzura clutch was chosen as a handbag. Another gorgeous outfit was chosen by Meghan Markle to visit the London exhibition at the Nelson Mandela Center, which was based on a nude dress from the Canadian brand Nonie.
If we consider Meghan Markle’s failed outings, one immediately remembers the image with the blue Oscar de la Renta dress, which was clearly not in size and created a voluminous wide effect. Another dress with a flowing asymmetrical skirt from the Givenchy fashion house clearly did not match the Philip Treacy hat. For service at Westminster Abbey, the Duchess of Sussex chooses a black Emilia Wickstead suit. And although all the rules of the monarch’s dress code were followed, the outfit also looked baggy.
Mass media are vying with each other to accuse the newly-made Duchess of Sussex of constantly copying the images of Audrey Hepburn, Kate Middleton, and even Princess Diana. Considering that not much time has passed in the role of the Duchess, Meghan Markle’s style is already a runaway success. During the time of close attention to her outfits, Megan has become a real style icon. Her images are copied, and the outfits and brands that she chooses are instantly sold out by women from all over the world.
