As the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle [1]'s fashion choices will become iconic the moment she steps out. Every time she attends public royal engagements, all eyes are on her — and of course what she's wearing. When she's not rocking classic pantsuits [2], Meghan is wearing her very best dresses. Whether she's sporting her signature bateau neckline [3] or showing off a tiny bit of skin [4], Meghan knows the perfect dresses to wear to flatter her figure. Not only that, but she knows which colours will perfectly complement her skin tone (ahem, dusty rose [5]!). Keep reading to see her best dresses that will surely go down in history.
Meghan in Nonie, July 2018
While attending the Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition with Prince Harry [7], Meghan stunned in a blush trench dress from Nonie [8]. She paired it with a Mulberry Clifton bag, neutral heels, and simple earrings.
Meghan in Roland Mouret, July 2018
Giving us serious flashbacks to a dress from her wedding weekend [9], Meghan wore a stylish grey Roland Mouret dress [10] during her visit to Ireland [11]. She accessorised her look with Birks Snowflake Snowstorm earrings and a Fendi Peekaboo bag.
Meghan in Emilia Wickstead, July 2018
For a garden party in Dublin, Meghan wore a black sleeveless dress by Emilia Wickstead [12]. She finished her look with a black clutch, pendant earrings, and gorgeous Aquazzura heels.
Meghan in Givenchy, July 2018
Mehgan was a princess of sophistication after arriving in Ireland. She wore a green top and matching midi skit from Givenchy [13], and paired the look with a cognac-coloured Strathberry tote and beige suede heels.
Meghan in Dior, July 2018
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force [14], Meghan went for formal day wear in an exquisite Dior dress [15]. For accessories, the Duchess of Sussex wore a black clutch, swirling net headpiece, and white gold diamond Cartier earrings.
Meghan in Ralph Lauren, July 2018
For Prince Louis's christening [16], Meghan opted for an olive green Ralph Lauren dress [17]. She added a thin belt, matching clutch, gloves, Stephen Jones hat, and Manolo Blahnik suede heels. The colour on Meghan looked absolutely flawless!
Meghan in Brandon Maxwell, July 2018
Possibly shining brighter than the sun, Meghan stepped out for the Commonwealth youth reception [18] in a high-neck yellow Brandon Maxwell midi dress [19]. She completed her look with neutral heels and Adina Reyter earrings.
Meghan in Prada, June 2018
Making for another pure moment of sophistication, Meghan wore a custom pink Prada dress [20] for Queen Elizabeth's Young Leader Awards [21]. She added a convertible Prada leather clutch and bow-adorned Aquazzura pumps to finish off her pretty in pink moment.
Meghan in Givenchy, June 2018
For her debut at the Royal Ascot [22], Meghan went for a simple embroidered shirt dress by Givenchy [23]. She kept her accessories equally chic with a black clutch, heels, Givenchy belt, and a black and white Philip Treacy hat.
Meghan in Givenchy, June 2018
During her first solo appearance alongside Queen Elizabeth II [24], Meghan turned to Givenchy for this elegant dress, which featured a cape top [25]. She added a chic black and gold Givenchy belt, matching clutch, pearl earrings, and Sarah Flint heels.
Meghan in Carolina Herrera, June 2018
To celebrate the queen's official birthday [26] at Trooping the Colour, Meghan wore an off-the-shoulder pink Carolina Herrera dress [27]. She accessorised it with a matching Philip Treacy hat and clutch, opal stud earrings, and Birks rings.
Meghan in Goat, May 2018
Just a couple days after tying the knot, Meghan stepped out for her first royal engagement as the Duchess of Sussex [28]. For the event, she wore a Goat dress [29], Philip Treacy hat, Tamara Mellon heels, and Wilbur & Gussie clutch. She finished the outfit off with Vanessa Tugendhaft Idylle earrings and a diamond bracelet, which was reportedly a gift from Prince Harry [30] on their wedding night.
Meghan in Stella McCartney, May 2018
After switching out of her iconic Givenchy wedding gown [31], Meghan wore a custom Stella McCartney dress [32] for her reception, Aquazurra heels, and Cartier white gold diamond drop earrings. She also showed off her "something blue" and "something borrowed" — a gorgeous aquamarine gemstone ring [33], which belonged to Princess Diana.
Meghan in Givenchy, May 2018
For her magical wedding day [34], Meghan wore an open bateau neckline, three-quarter sleeved Givenchy dress [35]. She paired it with white satin pumps, a diamond-encrusted tiara [36], and gorgeous Cartier jewellery [37].
Meghan in Roland Mouret, May 2018
The bride-to-be arrived at the Cliveden House Hotel with her mother [38] and looked spectacular. Meghan wore a navy Roland Mouret dress with a pair of grey suede Manolo Blahnik pumps.
Meghan in Hugo Boss, April 2018
While attending a memorial service in London [39] with Prince Harry, Meghan wore a belted black dress from Hugo Boss with nude heels and a matching clutch bag.
Meghan in Stella McCartney, April 2018
For Queen Elizabeth's birthday celebration [40], Meghan and Prince Harry decided to match in navy blue. She wore a Stella McCartney cape dress [41], Isabel Marant gold hooping earrings, and a Naeem Khan zodiac evening bag.
Meghan in Self-Portrait, April 2018
While attending a special reception [42] in honour of the 2018 Invictus Games, Meghan rocked a gorgeous floral Self-Portrait dress [43]. She paired it with an Alexander McQueen blazer, Manolo Blahnik heels, and a Roland Mouret crossbody bag.
Meghan in Black Halo, April 2018
For the Women's empowerment reception at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Meghan kept it classy in a Black Halo dress [44], Gucci clutch, and fun Aquazzura heels.
Meghan in Altuzarra, April 2018
Prepare to see Meghan's dress everywhere! The 36-year-old humanitarian stepped out for the Commonwealth Youth Forum [45] in a a stunning Altuzarra midi dress [46], Camilla and Marc blazer, Tamara Mellon heels, and an Oroton crossbody bag [47].
Meghan in Amanda Wakeley, March 2018
For Prince Harry and Meghan's first official event with Queen Elizabeth [48], she was shining bright in white. Meghan wore a beautiful Amanda Wakeley coat [49], a custom Stephen Jones hat, a Mulberry Darley satchel, and suede Manolo Blahnik pumps.
Meghan in Jason Wu, February 2018
While Meghan couldn't keep her hands off of Prince Harry at the first Royal Foundation forum [50], we were busy bowing down to her unexpected look. For the occasion, she wore a striking Jason Wu trench dress [51] with Aquazzura suede pumps.
Meghan in Parosh, November 2017
For the couple's official engagement photo call [52], Meghan wore a green Parosh dress [53] underneath her Line white trench coat [54]. She paired her look with lace-up Aquazzura heels and her gorgeous engagement ring [55].
Meghan in Wilfred, September 2017
The 2017 Invictus Games marked Prince Harry and Meghan's first public appearance together. She supported her then-boyfriend in a plum-coloured dress from Aritzia's brand Wilfred [56] and carried a matching clutch. She accessorised her look with a Mackage leather jacket.