Meghan Markle is the exact type of dresser [1] one would hope to be classified as at work. Her looks are sophisticated, but she wears bold pieces (like those cow-print heels [2], or that memorable denim dress [3]) with confidence. Meghan is no wallflower. Even when she's wearing crisply tailored suit separates in black and white, she'll incorporate a touch of personality with, say, a laid-back white tee that convinces us of her effortlessness [4] or a silk tank top that catches the light just right, and makes her presence known.
I kept standard business dress codes in mind (your HR team can thank me later), and rounded up the best outfits for you to take inspiration from when you're headed into the office this season [5]. You won't find sleeveless silhouettes here, but Meghan is no stranger to modest leg slits, skinny jeans [6], and relaxed button-downs, which are totally OK — especially when accessorised with classy bags and beautiful jewellery. Go on, think like Meghan Markle [7] would and put together some tried-and-true "on duty" ensembles that won't just score you head turns, but will have your coworkers wondering whether you've suddenly made friends with Jessica Mulroney, the woman behind Meghan's own wardrobe [8].
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Trench Coat and Skinny Jeans
Meghan wearing a J.Crew coat [10], All Saints sweater, Alexander Wang pants, Manolo Blahnik pumps, and Altuzarra bag at Millennium Point in March 2018.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Striped Dress and Blazer
Meghan wearing an Altuzarra dress [11], Camilla and Mark blazer, Tamara Mellon heels, and an Oroton crossbody bag at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in April 2018.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Floral Dress and Blazer
Meghan wearing a floral pleated Self-Portrait dress [12], Alexander McQueen blazer, Roland Mouret bag, and Manolo Blahnik pumps at the Invictus Games Reception in April 2018.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Cream Dress With a Belt
Meghan wearing a Givenchy dress [13], Givenchy bag, and Sarah Flint pumps for her first official travel with the queen to Chester Town Hall in June 2018.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Cropped Blazer and Trousers
Meghan wearing a black Givenchy pantsuit [14], Givenchy belt, and Sarah Flint pumps over a white tee during her visit to Ireland in July 2018.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Denim Dress
Meghan wearing a modest, chambray denim dress by Carolina Herrera [15] with Aquazzura heels at the Sentebale Polo Cup in July 2018.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Silk Top and Pantsuit
Meghan wearing Altuzarra suit separates [16] with a Deitas silk tank and Stella McCartney clutch at the WellChild Awards in September 2018.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Leather Pencil Skirt and Button-Down
Meghan wearing a BOSS pencil skirt [17], & Other Stories button-down, and Stuart Weitzman pumps on a visit to University of Chichester in October 2018.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Navy Dress and Long Trench Coat
Meghan wearing a Dion Lee dress [18], Martin Grant trench coat, Manolo Blahnik clutch, Shaun Leane cuff, and Gucci clutch [19] in Melbourne, Australia, in October 2018.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Turtleneck, Pinstripe Blazer, and Jeans
Meghan wearing a L'Agence blazer, Outland Denim jeans [20], Aquazzura bow slingback heels, Adina Reyter earrings, and a striped Oroton bag at The Pavilion Restaurant in Sydney in October 2018.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Sheath Dress
Meghan wearing a Jason Wu dress [21], gold hammered Pippa Small earrings, and Manolo Blahnik pumps at a welcome ceremony in Fiji in October 2018.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Mid-Length Shirt Dress and Heels
Meghan wearing a Veronica Beard dress [22] and blue suede heels from Banana Republic in Tonga in October 2018.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Peplum Top and Skinny Jeans
Who says peplum has had its time in the sun? Meghan's Theodoure Scanlan jacket [23] was sophisticate with Outland Denim skinny jeans Shaun Leane earrings, and Sarah Flint heels at the Invictus Games in Sydney in October 2018.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Gray Trench and Lace-Up Booties
Meghan wearing a Club Monaco jacket, Outland Denim jeans, and Stuart Weitzman Veruka boots [24] at Maranui Cafe in New Zealand in October 2018.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Plaid Belted Trench Coat
Meghan wearing a check Karen Walker trench over her ASOS maternity dress [25] with Birks earrings and Sarah Flint pumps in New Zealand's Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in October 2018.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Knee-Length Dress and Trench Coat
Meghan wearing a classic Burberry trench [26] over a Brandon Maxwell dress with Stuart Weitzman pumps in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour in October 2018.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Little Black Dress and Animal Print Heels
Meghan wearing bold Gianvito Rossi cow print pumps [27] with a Hatch Collection maternity dress, beige Oscar de la Renta swing coat, and Kimai Felicity earrings at Smart Works in London in January 2019.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A White Button-Down and Slitted Skirt
Meghan wearing a Givenchy look [28] with Aquazzura heels at the Endeavour Fund Awaards in London in February 2019.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Printed Dress and Blazer
Meghan's black and white Reiss dress [29] was a standout choice underneath an Alexander McQueen blazer for International Women's Day in London in March 2019. Meghan accessorised with Manolo Blahnik heels and a Stella McCartney clutch.
Meghan Markle Work Outfit Idea: A Black Dress and Flats
Meghan wearing a Stella McCartney LBD [30] and Aquazzura bow-adorned flats for the MLB London Series game in June 2019.