How does a royal on an official tour of Australia [1] switch up her wardrobe [2] for a visit to the beach? There's no swimsuit involved. After Meghan Markle [3] spent the day in Melbourne's Botanic Gardens with Prince Harry, sporting a navy asymmetrical sheath from Dion Lee [4] — accessorised with a very important pasta necklace [5] and Manolo Blahnik heels, we might add — she headed to the South Melbourne Beach. She traded her Dion Lee number for this Club Monaco A-line silhouette with a more streamlined fit and a shorter hemline.
The piece is trimmed in gold buttons, which peeked out from Meghan's Martin Grant trench coat as the wind blew, and contributed to her glow. Who needs sandals? Meghan repeated her trusted Rothy's flats [6], which helped her navigate a clear path on the sand. Read through for an all-angles glimpse of her outfit, complete with a Shaun Leane diamond bangle, then shop her Club Monaco hero dress, along with similar options.
Meghan Wore Her Club Monaco Dress Under a Martin Grant Trench
She Swapped Her Manolo Blahnik Heels For Rothy's Flats
Meghan Accessorised With a Gold Shaun Leane Bangle and Pearl Bracelet
Meghan's Exact Club Monaco Dress
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JI OH Asymmetrical Cardigan Dress
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Zara Midi Dress With Buttons
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Reformation Fauna Front Button Midi Dress
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ASOS DESIGN Curve Mini Swing Dress With Button Detail
ASOS DESIGN Curve Mini Swing Dress With Button Detail [14] (£35)
ASOS DESIGN Long Sleeve Midi Pencil Dress With Button Back
ASOS DESIGN Long Sleeve Midi Pencil Dress With Button Back [15] (£38)
ASTR the Label Demi Dress
ASTR the Label Demi Dress [16] (£69, originally £98)