In the Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan," Meghan opened up about the thoughtfulness behind her outfit selections. During her time as a royal, she intentionally avoided wearing bold colors to avoid standing out among the rest of the family. She explained, "I rarely wore color. There was thought in that."
But after announcing her decision to step down, Meghan returned to wearing vibrant colors that made a statement. In the Netflix series, she shared, "Until that last week in the U.K., I rarely wore color. I never aimed to steal the spotlight or cause any disruption, so I opted to blend in. However, during that particular week, I decided to embrace color. I thought, 'Why not add a splash of brightness and diversity?'.
As a result, we've seen the 42-year-old mom embrace a more California-casual style, trading in her classic, upscale looks for relaxed ensembles. However, that hasn't stopped her from recreating some of her best fashion moments. Let's take a closer look at the times Meghan Markle copied her own outfits.
The Monochromatic Silk & Leather Combo:
Meghan first showcased this chic, workwear-inspired outfit in May 2018 during a visit to the University of Chichester's Engineering and Technology Park in England. The ensemble featured a forest-green silk shirt paired with a matching leather pencil skirt, nude heels, and a coordinating purse. She later repeated the look in October 2019, opting for a similar outfit in red for a Roundtable Discussion on Gender Equality.
The Business Casual Shirt Dress:
Markle has a fresh and elegant take on the corporate-casual shirt dress. Two notable instances include the blue shirt dress she wore during the 2019 royal tour of South Africa, paired with black heels, and the white version she donned on the same tour, complemented by nude pumps.
The Chic Cape Dress:
In April 2018, Meghan turned heads at Queen Elizabeth's 92nd birthday celebration at the Royal Albert Hall, donning a navy cape dress by Stella McCartney. She styled it with matching navy shoes and a golden handbag. Then, in 2022, she opted for the same cape dress in black at the funeral of the late queen, completing the look with a matching hat and black heels.
The Stylish Wrap Coat:
Meghan wore the exact camel wrap coat by Sentaler on two occasions. Firstly, while celebrating Christmas in Sandringham in 2017, and secondly, during the WellChild Awards in London in 2019. Additionally, she opted for a red version of the coat during a visit to Birkenhead in January 2019.
More Sleek Pencil Skirts:
During her trip to Ireland in 2018, Meghan showcased a green Givenchy pencil skirt paired with an elbow-length top and a brown Mulberry bag. She revisited the same look in 2020, this time opting for a black Givenchy skirt and top while attending the Nelson Mandela Prize award ceremony at the United Nations.
The White Blazer with Jeans:
Markle has shown us that jeans and blazers make a perfect combination. In July 2019, she attended the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in England wearing a white striped blazer with dark-wash jeans and a stylish black-and-white fedora. Three years later, during the Invictus Games in the Netherlands, she added a touch of class to the work-ready look by pairing it with nude heels.
The Denim Dress:
A denim midi-length shirt dress by Carolina Herrera stole the show when Meghan celebrated Prince Harry's 39th birthday at the Invictus Games in 2023. However, this wasn't the first time she rocked this style. She previously wore a similar denim dress, also by Carolina Herrera, at the Sentebale charity polo match in July 2018, complemented by nude heeled sandals.
The Shorts Suit:
Back in 2016, around the time she first met Prince Harry, Meghan was spotted in a chic striped shorts suit during an appearance in New York. Seven years down the line, during the Invictus Games, Meghan revisited this iconic ensemble. This time, she opted for a white blazer with black trim from J.Crew, paired with pleated shorts, and finished off the look with black-and-beige flats.
Meghan Markle's ability to re-create her own iconic fashion moments showcases her timeless style and adaptability. Whether it's monochromatic ensembles, elegant dresses, or casual-chic outfits, she continues to make a statement with her fashion choices.
