From acting on a hit TV show to life as a former member of the British Royal Family and now her solo business ventures, Meghan Markle has solidified her status as a fashion marvel as her style continues to evolve.
Known initially for her sleek, tailored looks as Rachel Zane on Suits from 2011 to 2017, Markle’s wardrobe took a regal turn when she became the Duchess of Sussex in 2018. Taking inspiration from her late mother-in-law Princess Diana’s style playbook, she favored minimalist silhouettes, monochromatic ensembles and a knack for mixing luxury labels like Givenchy and Dior with accessible brands like J.Crew and Aritzia.
Since she and Prince Harry stepped back from royal duties in 2020, Markle has embraced a silent luxury take on California-inspired style, with her outfits often featuring tailored trousers and flowy dresses.
Here, WWD gives a closer look at Markle’s style throughout the years from red carpets to royal events.
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Meghan Markle, 2024
Image Credit: Gregg DeGuire Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Kadi Lee and Serge Normant at the Highbrow Hippie Launch Party in Los Angeles on Nov. 14, 2024.
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Meghan Markle, 2024
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty Images Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the 2024 CHLA Gala held at the L.A. Live Event Deck on Oct. 5, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Meghan Markle, 2024
Image Credit: Sara Prince Meghan Markle at the Godmothers Bookstore Opening in Montecito, Calif. on Sept. 10, 2024.
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Meghan Markle, 2024
Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images American actress Meghan Markle speaks during the ‘Responsible Digital Future’ forum in Bogota on Aug. 15, 2024. Prince Harry and his wife, American actress Meghan Markle, arrived in Colombia at the invitation of Marquez, with whom they attended various meetings with women and young people to reject discrimination and cyberbullying.
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Meghan Markle, 2024
Image Credit: Archewell Foundation via Getty Images Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex at San Basilio de Palenque during The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Colombia Visit on Aug. 17, 2024 in Cartagena, Colombia. Markle accesoriezed with Princess Diana’s Gold Cartier Tank Watch.
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Megan Markle, 2024
Image Credit: Anadolu via Getty Images Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Britain’s Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Johanna Ortize Navajo Weaver Maxi Dress visit Delia Zapata Art Center in Bogota, Colombia on Aug. 15, 2024.
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Meghan Markle, 2024
Image Credit: Andrew Esiebo/Getty Images for The Archewell Foundation Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit Lightway Academy on May 10, 2024, in Nigeria.
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Meghan Markle, 2024
Image Credit: FilmMagic Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, speaks onstage during the “Keynote: Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen” during the SXSW 2024 Conference and Festivals at Austin Convention Center on March 08, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
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Meghan Markle, 2024
Image Credit: PA Images via Getty Images The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge to benefit Sentebale in Florida on April 12, 2024.
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Meghan Markle, 2024
Image Credit: Getty Images for Paramount Pictu (L-R) Brian Robbins, Tracy Robbins, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex at the Premiere of “Bob Marley: One Love” at the Carib 5 Theatre on Jan. 23, 2024, in Kingston.
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Meghan Markle, 2023
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the Variety Power of Women Los Angeles presented by Lifetime at Mother Wolf on Nov. 16, 2023, in Los Angeles.
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Meghan Markle, 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images for 2022 Robert F. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala on Dec. 6, 2022, in New York City.
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Meghan Markle, 2021
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Salute To Freedom Gala on Nov. 10, 2021, in New York City.
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Meghan Markle, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince Harry and Meghan Markle walking on Bondi Beach on Oct. 19, 2018, in Sydney.
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Meghan Markle, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at a reception at Glencairn, the residence British Ambassador to Ireland on July 10, 2018, in Dublin.
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Meghan Markle, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the Your Commonwealth Youth Challenge receptionon July 5, 2018, in London.
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Meghan Markle, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit Trinity College on July 11, 2018, in Dublin.
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Meghan Markle, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at a reception at Government House on Oct. 18, 2018, in Melbourne.
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Meghan Markle, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex leave Windsor Castle after their wedding on May 19, 2018, in Windsor, England.
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Meghan Markle, 2015
Image Credit: Getty Images Meghan Markle at NBC’s 2015 New York Summer Press Day on June 24, 2015, in New York City.
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Meghan Markle, 2015
Image Credit: Getty Images Meghan Markle at The UJA-Federation of New York’s Entertainment Division Signature Gala on June 2, 2015, in New York City.
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Meghan Markle, 2015
Image Credit: Getty Images For Prada Meghan Markle at the Prada The Iconoclasts on Feb. 12, 2015, in New York City.
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Meghan Markle, 2013
Image Credit: Getty Images Megan Markle at the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards on June 16, 2013, in Toronto.
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Meghan Markle, 2013
Image Credit: Getty Images Meghan Markle at the USA Network 2013 Upfront Event on May 16, 2013, in New York City.
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Meghan Markle, 2013
Image Credit: Getty Images Meghan Markle at the Elle Women in Television Celebration on Jan. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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Meghan Markle, 2012
Image Credit: Theo Wargo Meghan Markle at the USA Network and Mr Porter.com Present “A Suits Story” on June 12, 2012, in New York City.
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Meghan Markle, 2009
Image Credit: Getty Images Meghan Markle at the DPA pre-Emmy Gift Lounge on Sept. 18, 2009, in Los Angeles.
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Meghan Markle, 2006
Image Credit: Patrick McMullan via Getty Image Meghan Markle at the Coach Legacy Photo Exhibit by Reed Krakoff on Aug. 26, 2006, in East Hampton, New York.