Meghan Markle‘s style evolution is one for the books. While she’s always been stylish and chic, she’s now evolved into one of our generation’s most influential dressers. From her “Suits” wardrobe to her entry into the Royal family, Meghan Markle‘s outfits inspire plenty of admirers and imitators across the globe.
Back in 2006, Markle appeared on “Deal or No Deal” wearing mini dresses with a body-con silhouette. What followed was seven seasons of “Suits,” when the actress attended Hollywood and fashion parties alike, embracing the season’s hottest trends from bandage dresses to gladiator heeled sandals. When she began dating Prince Harry, her fashion sense changed most dramatically, as she mellowed her red carpet look a bit in favor of a more conservative aesthetic fit for a royal. With a wedding gown designed by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy, Markle cemented her place in the pages of the fashion history books. For the many official events that followed, Markle adhered to royal dressing protocol at times, but she also challenged it, embracing nail polish, off-shoulder necklines, and more. She also paid close attention to her color palette: staying away from bright colors in favor of neutral tones that wouldn’t draw attention away from the more senior royals. As the end neared for her time as a working royal, Markle’s style changed yet again: her last formal royal appearances include vibrant hues like monochrome red and green.
Once Markle officially resumed life as a private citizen, her style changed once more. To raise her two children in California, she curated a more casual but classic wardrobe of jeans and button-down shirts. For red-carpet events, the mother of two embraces a bolder aesthetic, experimenting with pink short suits and gold cutout dresses.
Ahead, check out Meghan Markle’s style evolution – from body-con dresses to cape gowns and everything in between.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Greet Wellwishers Outside Windsor Castle in September 2022
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Meghan Markle Attending the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022
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Meghan Markle Attending The Invictus Games in September 2022
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Meghan Markle Attends the Invictus Games in April 2022
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Meghan Markle Attends the Invictus Games in April 2022
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Attend the Global Citizen Live in New York in September 2021
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Meghan Markle Visiting the World Trade Center in September 2021
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Meghan Markle Attending the Commonwealth Day Service in March 2020
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Meghan Markle Attending the Mountbatten Festival of Music in March 2020
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Attending The Endeavour Fund in March 2020
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Visit Johannesburg in October 2019
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Attending "The Lion King" in July 2019
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Pose With Son Archie in May 2019
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Meghan Markle Visiting Morocco in February 2019
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Meghan Markle Visits Sussex in October 2018
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Meghan Markle Visiting Fiji in October 2018
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Meghan Markle Visiting Australia in October 2018
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Meghan Markle Visiting Australia in October 2018
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Visiting Australia in October 2018
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Visiting Australia in October 2018
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Meghan Markle Attends "Your Commonwealth" Youth Challenge Reception in July 2018
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Meghan Markle Attending Wimbledon in July 2018
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Meghan Markle Visiting The Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition in July 2018
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Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth II Attending A Ceremony in Widnes, England in June 2018
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Wedding in May 2018
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Meghan Markle Attending the Prince Of Wales' 70th Birthday Celebration in May 2018
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Meghan Markle Attending the Invictus Games Reception in April 2018
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Meghan Markle Visiting Edinburgh in February 2018
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Announce Their Engagement in November 2016
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Meghan Markle Attending the Invictus Games in September 2017
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Meghan Markle Attending the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards in November 2015
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Meghan Markle Attending an NBC Event in June 2015
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Meghan Markle Attending A Peter Som Fashion Show in September 2014
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Meghan Markle Attending A "Suits" Event in June 2012
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Meghan Markle Poses for "Deal Or No Deal" Promotional Photos in September 2006
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Meghan Markle Attending a Coach Party in August 2006
