As someone who keeps track of the Duchess of Sussex's style as part of my job, I can tell you that the Meghan Markle effect (and the struggle to find her fave pieces before they sell out) is real.
Even though the Duchess is generally keeping a lower profile these days, the minute the Duchess of Sussex is spotted in a look – from the Invictus Games to off-duty L.A. outfits – it’s in danger of flying off the virtual shelves and you’ll be waitlisted before you know it!
That's why I'm keeping track of what clothes Meghan has been wearing - and where you can shop them. Here's the latest...
Meghan Markle clothes that are still in stock
When it comes to royal style shopping, perennial looks that are constantly stocked or restocked after selling out, are a godsend, which is why I was able to find quite a few of the Duchess' looks that she has worn over the years that are still available.
And Meghan’s particular style – lots of monochrome and simple silhouettes – is a fabulous one to follow if you’re adding to your own wardrobe.
She has a modern classic aesthetic which means that her pieces are usually a great investment because they’ll be in style for seasons to come, plus they’re versatile enough to fit in with the looks you already own.
If you’re looking for a Meghan Markle look under $150, there’s some good news - I’ve found quite a few styles she loves that fit the bill. The Duchess might be a royal, but she also embraces more affordable labels, especially ones that are eco-friendly.
J Crew Giselle V-neck sweater blazer
On Day Five of the Invictus Games - or day two if you're counting since Meghan's arrival - the Duchess stepped out in Düsseldorf wearing her fave Chanel cap toe flats with a black and white J Crew cardigan. After having worn a J Crew look a day earlier, the retailer's site actually crashed! Meghan Effect, anyone?
If you're not able to get your hands on it, you may want to check out Mango's version.
Staud 'Luisa' shorts
Meghan loves a pair of tailored shorts, and the Staud 'Luisa' shorts she wore to the Invictus Games with the J Crew cardigan are just her style. The Duchess also wore a pair of the brand's pink linen shorts and matching blazer for an NBA game during summer 2023.
© Jordan Pettitt - PA ImagesMeghan wearing black skinny jeans and a black sweater vest on September 13 Frame cropped jeans
As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex presented medals to Team USA, who won gold at wheelchair basketball finals, Meghan wore a pair of black skinny jeans by celebrity fave Frame. The royal had worn white skinnies by the label in August, showing the millennial go-to style is definitely back - if it ever left!
Le Specs Le Danzing sunglasses
In photos published by the Daily Mail, Duchess Meghan was spotted rocking the affordable Le Danzing sunglasses by her go-to brand Le Specs as she arrived in Dusseldorf.
© NET-A-PORTERSequined tulle midi skirt - SPRWMN SPRWMN Sequined tulle midi skirt
For the first of Meghan's outings to watch Beyoncé, she wore LA-based label SPRWMN’s silver tube skirt, embellished with silver sequins. While it sold out on the SPRWMN site, it's still available on Net-a-Porter.
© GettyMeghan Markle joined Kerry Washington and Kelly Rowland Anine Bing 'Becca' Top
Joining Kerry Washington and Kelly Rowland for the Renaissance after party on night two, Meghan teamed a bronze skirt by Heidi Merrick with a black halterneck top by Anine Bing. You'll be thrilled to know the shoulder-baring blouse at least is still in stock.
Meghan wowed in a striped bodycon dress by Posse Posse 'Theo' Strapless Dress
How Meghan styled it:
The Duchess of Sussex stepped out with husband Prince Harry for her 42nd birthday dinner in Montecito, California wearing the Posse dress along with her fave Cult Gaia ‘Nia’ clutch and Emme Parsons 'Cecilia' Sandals.
The black and white striped Theo Dress is a bodycon strapless style with an elasticated bust.
Frame Le High Skinny jeans in Blanc
How Meghan styled it:
Meghan teamed her white Frame jeans – it's a denim brand loved by stars from JLo to Hailey Bieber – with her trusty Max Mara coat and Chanel slingbacks. The royal was spotted during a makeup free outing near her Montecito home in August 2023.
Meghan's white Frame jeans feature a high rise skinny fit and are made from premium superstretch denim.
© EverlaneEverlane Silky Cotton Relaxed Shirt
How Meghan styled it:
Meghan wore her Everlane shirt with a white blazer and dark shorts in May 2022 as she watched husband Prince Harry play polo.
Everlane calls this the 'perfect button-down' - it's 100% cotton in a traditional twill for a silky smooth feel.
Duchess Meghan carried the DeMellier Mini Venice for one of her earliest royal engagements DeMellier Mini Venice Bag
How Meghan styled it:
The Duchess of Sussex wore the bag along with one of her signature belted wrap coats in black for an outing in Wales.
The Mini Venice by royal fave DeMellier - also loved by Princess Kate - is a luxury leather bag that can be worn three ways: as a top handle bag, crossbody or shoulder bag.
Reformation ‘Mason’ Linen Short
How Meghan styled it:
Available in five hues, these Reformation shorts, which the Duchess wore to one of Harry’s polo matches, are everything Meghan loves - linen, tailored and chic. She teamed the shorts with a crisp white shirt and Hermes 'Oran' sandals in gold.
The 100% linen 'Mason' shorts have a relaxed fit and feature a pleated front, belt loops and side pockets.
Veronica Beard 'Roanoke' Shirt Dress
How Meghan styled it:
Seen with Harry and good friend Tyler Perry on the director's estate during the Harry & Meghan Netflix documentary, the Duchess wore the dress in a very casual fashion, with her hair in loose waves, neutral flats and dark sunglasses.
This stretch-ctton classic shirtdress features a cool trompe l'oeil sarong waist tie - it's a fabulous look for the weekend or the office.
Staud 'Millie' Dress
How Meghan styled it:
Meghan wore this dress during the tour of South Africa in 2019, where she teamed it with pointed neutral flats and an ivory head scarf.
Staud's Millie maxi dress – it has pockets! – is made from sustainable recycled nylon and includes a matching belt.
Ralph Lauren Belt
Meghan's affordable belt perfectly matched her $428 Cult Gaia 'Nia' clutch Ralph Lauren Leather Slide-Buckle Belt
How Meghan styled it:
The Duchess has worn the belt a few times styled with tailored linen shorts and flats - including $700 Hermes ‘Oran’ Sandals
This eternally stylish (and affordable) leather belt features an "LRL"-engraved brass slide buckle.
Magic Linen 'Toscana' dress
How Meghan styled it:
We spotted Meghan wearing it with her Chanel cream and black ballet flats and a large straw hat from Janessa Leone.
This dress, which comes in a whole array of hues, is so Meghan – it's minimalist, super chic and made from 100% linen... and it has pockets!
Staud shorts suit
How Meghan styled it:
Meghan looked incredible in the set which she wore with a white T-shirt and nude heels to an NBA game in April 2023.
This pretty linen look by Staud consists of the 'Eris' shorts with matching belt teamed with the 'Maxwell' blazer, both in the shade Rosebud.
Meghan Markle's accessories - shoes, shades and more
The Duchess of Sussex's accessories are as easy to wear and stylish as the rest of her wardrobe, from well-made comfortable footwear to movie star sunglasses.
The Duchess' Le Specs sunglasses
Meghan has been known to wear designer shades, but her collection of LeSpecs sunglasses is unmatched.
Duchess Meghan's Invictus Games sunglasses
© Le SpecsLe Specs Le Danzing sunglasses
Fans say...
“So nice I bought them twice. I love the look of these glasses, no annoying nose toggles to get stuck in your hair, the metal arms make them look classy, they can be dressed up or down either way they make a look! I love them so much, I lost them on a trip recent and nearly cried when I didn’t find them at Nordstrom again. When I found them straight from the website I nearly ordered two pairs!”
Meghan wore these classic shades when she stepped out with husband Prince Harry in Beverly Hills after making the move to California, and then again as she arrived for the 2023 Invictus Games in Germany, wearing it with a scarf by Hermès in high-low style.
The Le Danzings are described by Le Specs as "a contemporary twist on the classic round".
Meghan's Wimbledon sunglasses
© Getty ImagesLe Specs Bandwagon sunglasses
Fans say...
“This is my third pair in the Bandwagon style, I love them. The frames are a great shape and go with everything. Love the polarised ones for days out on the water. Very lightweight and durable sunnies.”
The trendy round sunglasses that Meghan Markle wore to Wimbledon come in six colours and have a 4.9-star rating.
Meghan's baby shower sunglasses
© Getty ImagesMeghan Markle wears Le Specs Air Heart cat eye sunglasses to her New York City baby shower Le Specs Air Heart sunglasses
Fans say...
“My favorite sunglasses! I recently purchased these sunglasses in black and I’m very happy with the purchase. The frame is very chic and stylish. The sunglasses go with everything whether I wear jeans and a t-shirt or a fancy dress. These will be one of my frequent wears for sure!”
If you want to look like a movie star, like Duchess Meghan did when she stepped out during her glamorous baby shower weekend in NYC, the Air Hearts – which come in nine different colours! – are the shades for you. The oversized cat eye sunnies, also loved by Olivia Palermo, give Audrey Hepburn vibes.
Rings and bracelets by Catbird
This sustainable brand has been part of Meghan's jewelry box for years.
Catbird Threadbare ring stack set
© CatbirdThe Catbird stackable Threadbare ring as worn by Meghan Markle Threadbare ring, set of 3
A trio of yellow gold Threadbare rings as worn by the Duchess of Sussex! You can choose the size of each individual ring if you want to wear each one on a different finger, as Duchess Meghan does.
Duchess Meghan's Kitten Mitten bracelet
Kitten Mitten in yellow gold
This 'super foxy' adjustable Catbird bracelet, worn by Duchess Meghan to the Invictus Games in The Hague, is made 100% recycled solid 14k gold chain.
Single Threadbare ring
© CatbirdThreadbare ring as seen on Meghan Markle Threadbare ring
If you want just a single ring, you can get a Threadbare ring like Meghan's for $48. It's also available in rose gold, too.
Meghan's Sarah Flint shoes
The Duchess of Sussex owns around a dozen pairs of Sarah Flint's beautiful handcrafted shoes.
Meghan's Sarah Flint shoe collection
© Sarah FlintGrear sandals in Saddle Vachetta
Meghan has worn the boho Grear style Greek sandals for years, both before her Prince Harry days, and later to such casual occasions as one of her royal husband's polo matches, where she was joined by BFF Serena Williams.
© Sarah FlintNatalie in Saddle Vachetta
Remember Meghan's first-ever appearance with Prince Harry at the Invictus games? Well then these ballerinas, which she wore with a cognac Everlane tote, might ring a bell.
© Sarah FlintPerfect Emma in Leopard Print
You have to go waaaayyy back to spot these shoes in Meghan's wardrobe. She wore them on Instagram while she was co-starring on Suits.
© Sarah FlintPerfect Pump 100 in Black
Meghan clearly loves this simple, sleek shoe - she has them both in black leather (which she has worn on such high-profile occasions as her first solo appearance with Queen Elizabeth) leather and rich burgundy cabernet.
Jay Pump 85 in Black
The Duchess of Sussex chose this chic shoe, with its tortoiseshell heel, for her appearance with Prince Harry at the ANZAC day service in London back in 2018.
Where to shop Meghan Markle looks
Meghan’s known to wear seasonal looks from both designer labels and affordable ones, so once those pieces are sold out, there’s little chance of getting your hands on it unless you track it down on second-hand retailers like eBay, or designer fashion rental sites like Rent the Runway.
But thankfully a lot of Meghan’s fave looks are perennial hits that are likely to be restocked, like her classic handbags from labels like DeMellier and Strathberry, or her go-to pieces from smaller labels like NYC-based Catbird and Magic Linen.
And Meghan’s been adding some trendy labels to her wardrobe - I loved her bold striped bodycon dress from Posse, which she chose for her 42nd birthday dinner in August 2023.
Where to find Meghan Markle looks on sale
I’ve become pretty familiar with Meghan’s go-to labels over the years, and there are some secrets to grabbing the best deals on the labels she relies on.
A lot of the Duchess’ wardrobe winners have year round sales – you’ll definitely want to check out the sale sections of affordable Meghan-approved labels like Magic Linen, Everlane and Le Specs, where the already budget friendly prices are reduced even more.
Plus you’ll want to keep an eye out for the big seasonal sales at Veronica Beard and Reformation, or for jeans, Frame and Mother, which are high-end denim labels that are the Duchess’ must-haves.
