Meghan Markle is shaking things up as a member of the royal family–especially with her fashion choices. The former actress married Prince Harry in May 2018, and since they announced their engagement in November 2017, she has been making headlines for her outfits. She traded in her casual California girl style for more classic looks that are fitting for Great Britain's royal family.
She has also caused some controversy for not following royal protocol with some of her attire, especially with her off the shoulder dresses and tops. But there's no denying that she's really adding a new fun and fresh feeling to the family's style. Not to mention, he sleek and perfectly-tailored style landed her the title of People magazine's best-dressed star of 2018 and with good reason!
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Most of the pieces the Duchess of Sussex wears fly off the shelves and sell out in no time. So far, she has been choosing some incredibly stylish accessories and purses, as well as flattering dresses and outerwear. She's been known to wear high fashion designers and also some lesser known brands. But any brand that is lucky enough to be worn by her profits highly from it, so her influence on women's style is undeniable.
Women around the world flock to the designer's website to find the same piece of clothing Meghan wears for any royal event, and they buy it all. Her clothing budget is reportedly astronomical and it has been reported that the royal family has spent more than $280,000 on her wardrobe so far. But after seeing all of her looks lately, that price tag seems totally worth it. She's really living the life of a princess.
Click through to see Meghan Markle's most stunning fashion moments since she joined the royal family, and you might even find some inspiration for your next shopping trip.
She added a sexy twist to the classic black pantsuit.
While attending the WellChild awards in September 2018, she paired the Altuzarra pantsuit with a silk blouse by Deitas, giving it a more feminine and sexy spin.
She slays even when she's keeping it simple.
The Duchess of Sussex arrived at the Sentebale Polo Cup at Berkshire Polo Club wearing a stunning, simple and classic navy blue A-line dress by Carolina Herrera. She wore it with high heels and a J. Crew clutch.
The newlyweds attended Daisy Jenks and Charlie van Straubenzee's wedding.
Meghan had on the most perfect wedding guest attire, with a simple but gorgeous Club Monaco dress for the August 2018 nuptials. She paired the beautiful ensemble with her favorite Deneuve black suede Aquazzura pumps and a matching Philip Treacy fascinator.
Meghan's dress was a new take on the classic trench coat.
Meghan and Harry attended the Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition in London and she wore a gorgeous tan sleeveless, trench coat dress from Nonie, which retails for $823.
Meghan looked so polished in this green dress.
Everything from the fit of the midlength dress, to the color and shoes and bag she paired it with is perfection.
Elegance comes easy for the new duchess.
She looked absolutely stunning in this black dress, with a belt cinching her waist, during a trip to Ireland with her husband.
She looked so chic in this tan coat.
The camel wrap coat the Suits actress wore for a Christmas Day service was from Canadian luxury label Sentaler. It quickly sold out and with reason! It's super elegant and she made it look even more fashion forward by wearing a brown hat, gloves and bag.
Meghan keeps it simple & that's her power.
The night before her wedding, Meghan wore a simple navy blue dress with gray pumps, but looked absolutely stunning while walking with mom Doria Ragland.
The wedding dress of the year.
The gown was designed by Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller, and although it was timeless and Meghan looked beautiful, people had different opinions on it. Some said the dress didn't fit Meghan as well as it could have while others criticized the boat neck since it's against royal protoccol to show your shoulders.
Who can forget her second wedding dress?
For her second wedding dress, Meghan opted for a beautiful, high neck gown designed by Stella McCartney.
Her outerwear game is on point.
This navy blue and green plaid Burberry coat Meghan wore to Scotland in February 2018 is just a dream–and also sold out! She paired it with a green crossbody bag from the brand Strathberry, a style which is also uncommon for a royal to wear.
The dress she wore for the engagement shoot was a beauty.
Meghan shook things up even for their official engagement photographs by wearing a a dress with sheer sleeves.
It was a risk worth taking.
The sheer top half of the dress was covered with gorgeous details and it fit her just right.
Honestly, Meghan just slays in everything.
Meghan attended Wimbledon to support her friend, Serena Williams, in July 2018 and her look for the event was incredible. She wore wide-legged white trousers with a tucked in, striped blue and white blouse. The hat was just the perfect accessory.
She really loves herself a boat neck.
Meghan defies all the royal rules in order to keep her own personal style. She looked stunning in a black off the shoulder dress and matching fascinator, as the family gathered on the balcony at Buckingham Palace to watch a flypast of aircraft to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force in July 2018.
This is definitely a look to copy for the office.
Meghan looked so gorgeous during a visit to Dublin in July 2018, and her hair pulled back like that makes the whole outfit look super sophisticated.
She kept it covered up next to the Queen.
For her first ever solo trip with Queen Elizabeth in June 2018, Meghan opted for a covered up cream dress with a thin black belt cinching her waist. They complement each other so well!
She looked like a true princess during this royal event.
Meghan attended the 2018 Trooping of the Colour ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London in June, wearing a blush dress and matching hat–once again showing off her sculpted shoulders.
Meghan looked like such a lady.
Meghan stood next to Duchess of Cornwall Camilla at he Prince of Wales 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration in May 2018 and looked beautiful in a cream dress and matching hat.
Meghan knows important styling tricks.
Meghan and her then-fiancé attended the 25th anniversary of the murder of Stephen Lawrence in April 2018. She wore a classic Hugo Boss dress, and paired with nude stilettos that elongated her legs. She paired the look with a matching clutch bag.
This might be one of Meghan's best looks yet.
Meghan arrived at the Commonwealth Youth Forum in April 2018 wearing one of her best outfits to date. She wored a striped Altuzarra dress, with a Camilla and Marc jacket draped over her shoulders, black heels, and an Oroton crossbody bag.
She broke royal protocol.
She wore a floral green Self Portrait dress and paired it with a black Alexander McQueen blazer and Manolo Blahnik heels with no stockings.
She wore all black to an event, defying royal rules.
She looked beautiful in this two piece outfit at the Anzac Day Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.
Everything she wears, sells out fast. Especially her outerwear choices.
Meghan wore this eyegrabbing wool coat by J.Crew on International Women's Day in March 2018 to attend an an event with her then-fiancé in Birmingham, England. The piece valued at $298 quickly sold out. But you're in luck, the navy blue with a white trim wrap coat has been restocked.
