What Meghan Markle will wear now that she’s not a senior royal
Since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced their intention to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family in January, royal watchers have been speculating as to what Meghan and Harry’s post-Megxit life will look like. Will baby Archie be raised in Canada? Will Meghan reinstate her pre-Buckingham lifestyle blog The Tig (we’d read it)? Or, as those of us following in Meghan’s sartorial footsteps, what will come of her royal wardrobe?
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on their last official royal engagement. Meghan wore a green cape Emilia Wickstead dress.
As a member of the Royal Family, Meghan Markle had to adhere to the sartorial rules and traditions of the institution. Royal women aren’t allowed to wear bright nail polish for instance and are urged to don pantyhose when wearing leg-bearing garments.
Since marrying Prince Harry in May 2018, the Duchess of Sussex has taken a liking to high-end designers Givenchy, Victoria Beckham, and Brandon Maxwell. Designers that, on average, can charge thousands of dollars for an outfit, contributing to Meghan’s reported $500,000 royal wardrobe in 2018.
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Victoria Beckham
Gathered satin midi dress
$805.00
$1,150.00
Mytheresa
Victoria Beckham
Gathered Drop-Waist Midi T-Shirt Dress Black
$1,090.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-30%
Victoria Beckham
Draped asymmetric midi dress Black
$735.00
$1,050.00
Mytheresa
Victoria Beckham
Gathered Waist Crepe Midi Dress Blue
$1,290.00
Bergdorf Goodman
So what will Meghan Markle wear now that the pomp and circumstance of royal life is relatively behind her? We’re looking to Meghan’s pre-royal wardrobe, combined with our own intimate knowledge of her outfits over the past two years (seriously, we know too much) to take an imaginary peak into Meghan Markle’s post-Megxit wardrobe.
To pair with her post-royal LBD, Meghan Markle will no longer be required to wear the hats and fascinators loved by the Buckingham clan. Instead, we think she’ll swap them out for her pre-royal leather jacket.
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Greg Lauren
Jackets Beige
$291.00
$1,991.00
Yoox.com
Blank NYC
Crop Suede Jacket in Cinnamon Crunch at Nordstrom Rack, Size X-Small
$99.97
Nordstrom Rack
-27%
Roberto Ricci Design
Jackets Gray
$353.00
$485.00
Yoox.com
-30%
Bernardo
Suede Moto Jacket in Olive at Nordstrom Rack, Size X-Small Brown
$139.96
$199.97
Nordstrom Rack
Walter Baker
Allison Leather Moto Jacket in Black at Nordstrom Rack, Size X-Small
$214.97
Nordstrom Rack
-40%
Sanctuary
Faux Shearling Lined Faux Leather Crop Jacket in Brown at Nordstrom Rack, Size X-Large
$47.98
$79.97
Nordstrom Rack
Patrizia Luca
Boxy Zip Front Jacket in Black at Nordstrom Rack, Size Large/x-Large
$64.97
Nordstrom Rack
Post-Megxit, we think Meghan Markle will channel her California girl and adopt a wardrobe brimming with ripped denim, casual tops, and sunnies.
Levi's
Wedgie Straight Leg Jeans in Night Sight at Nordstrom Rack, Size 24 X 28
$59.97
Nordstrom Rack
For Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, stepping back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family means the pair will likely have far fewer occasions they need to dress up for. However, we think Meghan’s post-royal style will likely remain closer to that of her Hannah Lavery white belted shirt dress than her crop top look from Toronto Fashion Week in 2015.
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Hopper
Shirts Purple
$130.00
$204.00
Yoox.com
-72%
Crochè
Mini dresses Orange
$51.00
$181.00
Yoox.com
-53%
Versace
Mini dresses Black
$117.00
$248.00
Yoox.com
-30%
Max & Moi
Maxi dresses Blue
$346.00
$494.00
Yoox.com
-54%
Crossley
Midi dresses Green
$89.00
$193.00
Yoox.com
-27%
Rick Owens
T-shirts White
$288.00
$395.00
Yoox.com
-41%
Rick Owens
T-shirts Green
$273.00
$462.00
Yoox.com
-24%
Pennyblack
Mini dresses Blue
$170.00
$223.00
Yoox.com
Will Meghan Markle continue to favor the colorful dresses she’s made a habit of wearing to events? We think so. A colorful maxi or midi dress will suit her new Vancouver-bound life.
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SOLOTRE
Midi dresses Red
$154.00
$216.00
Yoox.com
-33%
Liviana Conti
Sweaters Orange
$150.00
$224.00
Yoox.com
-60%
Même Road
Midi dresses Green
$70.00
$177.00
Yoox.com
-69%
Face to Face Style
Tops Green
$31.00
$99.00
Yoox.com
-54%
Crossley
Midi dresses Green
$89.00
$193.00
Yoox.com
-29%
Shirtaporter
Co-ords Green
$402.00
$565.00
Yoox.com
-52%
Majestic Filatures
Midi dresses Blue
$183.00
$378.00
Yoox.com
-63%
Patou
Mini dresses Blue
$281.00
$754.00
Yoox.com
Veja
V-10 Sneakers White
$180.00
Anthropologie
Veja
Volley Bicolor Low-Top Sneakers White
$155.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Veja
Rio Branco II Sneakers Blue
$170.00
Anthropologie
Veja
Esplar Bi-Color Low-Top Sneakers White
$155.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Veja
Campo Leather Sneakers Gold
$175.00
Anthropologie
Veja
Volley Bicolor Low-Top Sneakers White
$155.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Veja
Campo Bicolor Leather Low-Top Sneakers
$175.00
Neiman Marcus
Veja
V-10 Prime Suede & Leather Sneaker Green
$134.99
Rue La La
