On Oct. 12, Kensington Palace officially announced that Meghan Markle is expecting her first child with Prince Harry [1]. While we immediately became excited at the idea of seeing the royal duo becoming a family of three, we can't deny that there was one other thing we were pretty damn excited about. The thing in question? Why, all the maternity ensembles the duchess would be wearing, of course.
When it comes to regal pregnancy style, Meghan is in good company — after all, no one does it better than her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton [2]. Over her three pregnancies, the Duchess of Cambridge has worn a multitude of great outfits and discovered a few brands [3] that, in the next few months, might come in handy for Meghan when it comes to dressing her growing bump.
So far, the Duchess of Sussex has stuck to her go-to ever-so-stylish ensembles, turning to luxury labels like Givenchy, Valentino, Dior, and Carolina Herrera, alongside some surprising affordable brands like H&M and Aritzia. Read on to see all the outfits she's worn so far — from the dress that started all the baby rumours to her first royal tour wardrobe [4].
The Victoria Beckham Ensemble
On a busy day of engagements, Meghan changed from her Erdem coat to a white Victoria Beckham dress [6] and matching pillbox hat, accessorized with green Victoria Beckham [7] heels and matching clutch.
The Embellished Erdem Outfit
During a visit to Canada House, Meghan's outfit held special significance [8]. She chose an Erdem coat to celebrate the designer's birth place Montreal, Canada, and paired this with Aquazzura pumps.
The Monochrome Print Dress
Meghan's outfit meant business when she joined panel discussion on International Women's Day, proving that business doesn't have to mean boring. She wore an azzura swirl-print dress by Reiss [9], a black Alexander McQueen blazer, and her Manolo Blahnik BB pumps.
The Navy and Black Remix 2.0
Meghan liked her navy and black ensemble in Morocco so much, she decided to do it again for a guest appearance at WE Day UK [10], this time accessorised with Manolo Blahnik pumps instead of her trusty Birdies flats [11].
The Metallic Brocade Dress
For a special celebration in honour of Prince Charles, Meghan chose a metallic brocade dress [12] worn under a Amanda Wakeley coat, accessorised with a Wilbur and Gussie clutch and suede heels by Paul Andrew.
The Delicate Blue Gown
For her last engagement in Morocco, Meghan wore a bespoke dress by Carolina Herrera [13] in an intricate blue print.
The Polka-Dot Heels
Stepping out in the sunshine in Morocco, Meghan wore a black pleated dress by Loyd/Ford with a white Aritzia blazer and Bijoux earrings, but all eyes were on her feet, as she finished the look with a cute pair of spotted Manolo Blahnik slingbacks [14].
The Breton Top and Jeans
On an outing in Rabat, Morocco, Meghan kept things casual in a breton top by Equipment, black skinny jeans from Rag & Bone, and black suede boots.
She added a utility jacket, from the men's section of J.Crew [15], when the temperature dropped.
The Royal Reception Gown
On the same night as the Academy Awards, Meghan brought some serious glamour to a special dinner with the British ambassador to Morocco. She stepped out wearing a kaftan-inspired gown from Dior, finished with gold accessories and Birks diamond earrings. [16]
The Navy and Black Remix
Meghan broke fashion rules when she wore a navy Alice + Olivia blazer over an all-black outfit in Morocco. She ditched her usual heels for a more comfortable choice: a pair of $120 Birdies flats [17].
The Valentino Cape Dress
As she touched down in Morocco with Prince Harry, Meghan wore perhaps the most glamorous airplane outfit ever, a red Valentino dress with cape detail [18].
The Comfy Travel Look
After her baby shower, Meghan traveled back to London in a comfy athleisure combo topped with a camel coat [19] and finished with a Cuyana handbag.
The Baby Shower Coat
For her baby shower in NYC [20], Meghan wore a vintage 1965 Courrèges Haute Couture cloak from William Vintage with Hatch jeans and Stuart Weitzman shoes.
The Cream Dream
Meghan teamed a Calvin Klein dress with an Amanda Wakeley coat for a theater trip [21], finishing the look with olive suede accessories.
The Givenchy 2-in-1
Claire Waight Keller designed this custom ensemble for the duchess to wear to the Enveavour Fund Awards [22]. It featured a button-down shirt tucked into a high-waisted skirt with a slit. Meghan teamed it with a Givenchy clutch bag, and Aquazzura heels with gold straps [23].
The Animal Dress
Meghan Markle [24] joined Prince Harry for a visit to Bristol, England and wore an animal printed chiffon dress over her Sarah Flint boots [25]. She played up the olive tone of her Oscar de la Renta dress [26], coordinating her suede Ralph Lauren clutch with her shoes, and finishing the outfit with Pippa Small diamond studs.
The Givenchy Coat
Meghan Markle [27] paid a visit to the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), stepping out in a chic black Givenchy coat [28] with a black dress, also from the brand, underneath. She finished off the look with a pair of beige pumps and Dean Davidson gemstone earrings [29].
The Runway Look
Meghan Markle [30] visited the National Theatre [31] in London. She wowed us in an off-the-runway pale pink Brandon Maxwell look [32], with Aquazzura heels and a gold-trimmed box clutch by Carolina Herrera.
The Sequined Dress
The royal couple attended the premiere of Cirque du Soleil's Totem [33]. Meghan looked stunning in a navy sequined Roland Mouret dress, accessorized with Stuart Weitzman heels, a gold bracelet that belonged to Princess Diana [34], and a black satin Givenchy clutch.
The Knit Dress
While in Birkenhead, England, Meghan visited one of her patron charities [35], Mayhew, which focuses on animal welfare. For the visit, she wore a classic Armani coat, a beige H&M knit dress [36], matching Stella McCartney slingback heels, and a Stella McCartney bag.
The Bold Color Combo
Meghan wore this colorful statement outfit [37] to travel to Birkenhead, England [38], in January for a number of community projects. She paired this striking red Sentaler coat with a purple Maxwell dress by Babaton [39], red heels, and a tan Gabriela Hearst bag.
The Sleek Coat
Meghan wore this sleek gray Soia & Kyo coat [40] to a visit to Brinsworth House, the Royal Variety Charity's residential care home [41]. With the coat, she wore a floral Brock Collection dress [42].
The Sultry Gown
The Duchess of Sussex made a surprise appearance [43] at the 2018 Fashion Awards in London to award a special honor to Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller, who designed Meghan's wedding gown. She stunned on stage in a black one-shoulder Givenchy gown, Tamara Mellon heels, and Pippa Small jewelry [44].
The Preppy Dress
In November, Meghan visited the Hubb Community Kitchen to see how the funds from the Together: Our Community Cookbook launch [45] have made a difference. She stepped out in a burgundy Club Monaco dress [46] with a Peter Pan collar, a matching coat, black tights [47], and black Givenchy ankle boots [48].
The Meaningful Gift
While in New Zealand, the royal couple visited Te Papaiouru Marae for a formal powhiri, or welcome ceremony, in their honour. For the occasion, Meghan wore a Stella McCartney midi dress and matching Manolo Blahnik pumps, along with a beautiful Pounamu necklace [49] from Maori designer Kiri Nathan, which was presented to the duchess as a gift from New Zealand Governor-General Patsy Reddy.
The Magical Skirt
On the final day of the royal tour, Meghan debuted a bespoke Givenchy sweater and midi skirt combo [50] that made our heart skip a few beats. She accessorised her stunning ensemble with Manolo Blahnik suede pumps and Boh Runga disc earrings.
The Borrowed Jacket
On her last day in New Zealand, the Duchess of Sussex also wore basic black skinny jeans by Mother Denim, a navy Givenchy blouse, and black flats by Birdies when she and Prince Harry went for a walk in the forest. The star of her outfit, however, was her chic and understated puffer jacket [51] from Scandinavian brand Norrona, which she adorably borrowed from her husband.
The Repeat Dress
When she attended a reception at the Auckland War Memorial Museum with the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Meghan wore a ruffled midi dress by Antonio Berardi [52], which eagle-eyed fans might recognize. the Duchess of Sussex actually debuted this sophisticated dress back in May 2017, when she made her way to England to support Prince Harry — her then boyfriend — who was competing in the Audi Polo Challenge. This time around, she paired the navy number with her go-to Aquazzura Deneuve heels, a black clutch, and gold pendant earrings.
The Elegant White Dress
While in New Zealand, Meghan slipped into an elegant white sheath dress, which she paired with a long trench coat and neutral suede heels.
The "Reign" Boots
Meghan kept things casual as she and Harry dedicated the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy in the rain. For the occasion, she wore a black Lavender Hill Clothing Co. t-shirt, a Karen Walker jacket, and J.Crew jeans. She paired the ensemble with Boh Runga stud earrings, a Simon James diamond necklace modeled after a Maori tattoo, and a pair of fittingly named "Reign" boots [53] from the Muck Boot Company.
The White Tuxedo Dress
For an event in Wellington, New Zealand, Meghan wore a sophisticated yet sultry tuxedo dress [54] by Maggie Marilyn. She paired the smart design — which originally featured ruched sleeves and came with practical side pockets — with a navy coat, matching suede heels, and delicate silver jewelry, looking as stylish as ever.
The Comfortable Sneakers
While in New Zealand, the Duchess of Sussex wrapped up in a raincoat, which she paired with black jeans, a scarf, and comfortable white sneakers by Stella McCartney for Adidas.
The Statement Boots
On a visit to the Maranui Cafe in Wellington, New Zealand, Meghan kept things casual in a soft waterfall jacket by Club Monaco and Outland Denim jeans. She finished her laid-back look with a serious pair of statement-making boots by Stuart Weitzman [55].
The Perfect Tea Dress
For a reception at Government House in New Zealand, where Meghan spoke at the podium to celebrate the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage in the country, she wore an elegant midi designed by Gabriela Hearst [56]. She finished her ensemble with Stuart Weitzman sandals, a Dior satin clutch, and jewels from Birks and Simon James.
The Mom-to-Be Staple
As she and Harry landed in Wellington, New Zealand, Meghan walked off the plane in a pretty incredible outfit: a Karen Walker coat, a simple black dress from ASOS [57], her trusty Sarah Flint pumps, and Birks drop earrings.
The Burgundy Midi
For the flight from Australia to New Zealand, Meghan wore a stunning burgundy midi dress, which she accessorized with blush heels, a matching handbag, and drop earrings.
The Wrap Top
On her last day in Australia, Meghan attended the Invictus Games wheelchair basketball finals alongside Prince Harry, For the occasion, she wore a burgundy wrap top by Theodore Scanlan, black Outland Denim Jeans, Sarah Flint heels, and Shaun Leane earrings.
The Backless Dress
Meghan slipped into an olive green halter dress [58] by Antonio Berardi to address the crowd at the Invictus Games.
The Tulle Gown
Meghan was a vision in a dreamy Oscar de la Renta dress [59] when she attended the Australian Geographic Society Awards in Sydney.
The Midi Shirtdress
For the unveiling of the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy at Tupou College in Tonga, Meghan stepped out in a sky blue Veronica Beard shirtdress [60], which she matched perfectly with a pair of blue suede heels from Banana Republic.
The Polished Day Dress
For the second day of her visit in Tonga, Meghan stepped out in a striped cotton shirt dress [61] from Australian designer Martin Grant. She completed the look with a pair of classic heels in a complementary shade of olive green and a neutral-toned clutch.
The Bright and Intricate Midi
For her arrival in Tonga, Meghan put on a bright red Self-Portrait number [62] that complemented the shade of the country's flag. The customized long-sleeved gown featured intricate floral details and a belted waist, and she paired it with Manolo Blahnik pumps and a Christian Dior clutch, both in navy.
The White Reception Gown
For an evening appearance in Tonga, Meghan chose a white Theia dress, which she accessorized with an aquamarine Asprey ring that once belonged to Princess Diana [63].
The Sheath Dress
Meghan Markle [64] said goodbye to Fiji in style and opted for a Jason Wu sheath dress [65], which featured a unique pleated shoulder detail along with angular sleeves. She paired the number with gold Pippa Small drop earrings, matching bangles, and her trusty Manolo Blahnik pumps.
The Colorful Pom-Pom Dress
For a visit at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji, Meghan wore a bold and beautiful dress from Figue [66], which featured multicolored pom-poms and asymmetrical ruffles. She paired the ensemble with Karen Walker earrings, a Shaun Leane bracelet, and black Castañer espadrilles [67].
The Simple White Dress
Meghan Markle [68] said hello to Fiji in sophisticated and sublime style, wearing a white long-sleeved Zimmermann dress and a matching Stephen Jones hat, which she paired with a couple of royally special gifts [69].
The Cape Dress
When she and Prince Harry attended a state dinner on their first night in Fiji, Meghan slipped into a stunning cape dress [70] by London-based label Safiyaa, which she paired with dramatic drop earrings.
The Eco-Friendly Dress
On a trip to Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia, the Duchess of Sussex kept cool in a linen dress [71] by the laid-back, eco-friendly fashion brand Reformation.
The Striped Blazer
For a lunchtime reception with Invictus Games competitors, Meghan wore a smart striped blazer, black turtleneck, Outland Denim Jeans, Aquazzura pumps, and Oroton crossbody bag.
The Cool Girl Sneakers
Meghan later swapped her blazer for an Invictus Games Jacket and her pumps for Veja sneakers [72].
The It Girl-Approved Sunglasses
At the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge in Sydney, Meghan rocked tortoiseshell sunglasses by Illesteva [73], which she teamed with a White Altuzarra blazer, Tabitha Simmons slingback pumps, Mother Denim jeans, Ecksand stackable rings, and of course, her Invictus Games button-up top.
The Prim and Proper Dress
When Meghan and Prince Harry visited the ANZAC Memorial at Hyde Park in Sydney, she wore a black Emilia Wickstead dress [74] with more than 15 buttons from top to bottom, which she paired with a black fascinator hat by Irish designer Philip Treacy.
The Surprising Dress
For a visit to the Macarthur Girls High School in Sydney, Australia, Meghan wore a two-tone, sleeveless midi dress by Roksanda [75], which she paired with Stuart Weitzman pumps and Birks jewellery. The design also came with a fun and surprising pop of red, which was revealed when Meghan sat down.
The Beach Dress
Meghan Markle [76] and Prince Harry hit the beach in Sydney on day four of their tour in Australia, and the duchess then wore a striped dress from Martin Grant's 2019 Resort collection [77]. She finished her look with a pair of espadrilles, which she ended up taking off to walk on the sand.
The Perfect Work Dress
When she headed to the South Melbourne Beach, Meghan traded her Dion Lee dress for a Club Monaco A-line number [78], which had a more streamlined fit, a shorter hemline, and featured gold buttons on the side. She finished her outfit with a Martin Grant trench coat, her trusted Rothy's flats [79], and a Shaun Leane diamond bangle.
The Perfect Navy Dress
Meghan and Harry started the day in Melbourne's Botanic Gardens, and for the occasion, the duchess wore a sleeveless navy dress by Australian designer Dion Lee [80]. She teamed her ensemble with matching Manolo Blahnik pumps, a Gucci clutch [81], and her a Shaun Leane cuff.
The Subtle Shoutout
During her royal tour stop in Dubbo, Australia, Meghan gave Serena Williams a subtle shout-out by choosing a check blazer from her fashion line [82]. She wore it with a crisp white Maison Kitsuné blouse, Outland denim, J.Crew ankle boots, and jewellery by Sydney-based designer Natalie Marie and Adina Reyter.
The Pleated Dress
After a busy first day in Sydney, Meghan changed into a khaki pleated dress by Brandon Maxwell, which she wore with neutral pumps and accessorized with some of Princess Diana's jewels [83].
The "Blessed Dress"
For her first official engagement in Australia, Meghan wore the very appropriately named "Blessed Dress" by Australian designer Karen Gee [84]. She finished off her look with a long trench coat, Stuart Weitzman pumps, and accessorized with precious jewelry that belonged to Princess Diana.
The Quick Shoe Change
Later that day, she traded her heels for a pair of black walkable flats [85].
The Laid-Back Outfit
The day before her pregnancy was revealed, Meghan touched down in Australia alongside Prince Harry for the start of their first royal tour as a married couple. For the long journey, the duchess wore a relaxed outfit [86] that consisted of a black and maroon duster, her trusted Sarah Flint shoes, a cosy turtleneck, and slacks.
The Wedding Guest Ensemble
On Oct. 12, Meghan stepped out alongside other members of the royal family to attend Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's wedding. The celebration happened just three days before she announced her pregnancy, and she kept her growing bump hidden by wearing a navy ensemble by Givenchy [87], which she paired with matching Manolo Blahnik heels. She accessorised it with a bespoke hat by Noel Stewart and delicate gold jewellery.
The Green Leather Skirt
In early October, Meghan stunned in an outfit that no other British royal had ever worn before. For a day in West Sussex, the Duchess of Sussex chose to wear a forest-green leather pencil skirt from BOSS. She teamed it with a matching silk blouse by & Other Stories, a cream coat by Emporio Armani, neutral Stuart Weitzman pumps, and the most wanted bag of the season [88].
The Elegant LBD
For her very first solo outing as a member of the royal family, Meghan wore a black Givenchy dress, looking as stylish and sophisticated as ever. She paired her long-sleeved number with her trusty pair of Aquazzura bow heels and accessorised her ensemble with a black Givenchy satin clutch and diamond earrings.
The Flouncy Top
When she stepped out alongside Prince Harry for the inaugural Coach Core Awards, Meghan wore a stylish belted top by Oscar de la Renta [89] and black flared pants by Altuzarra, which she accessorised with black pumps and a Pascale Monvoisin shell necklace [90].
The Pleated Skirt
In September, the Duchess of Sussex hosted a very special luncheon at Kensington Palace to celebrate the launch of her charity cookbook, Together: Our Community Cookbook. For the occasion, she wore a demure pleated skirt by Misha Nonoo [91], which she paired with a simple black turtleneck from Tuxe, a pair of black Sarah Flint pumps, and a gorgeously regal coat from Smythe [92].
The Dress That Started the Rumours
When Meghan attended the 100 Days to Peace concert alongside Prince Harry, she wore a bright blue Jason Wu dress [93], which, because of its strategically placed ruffles, immediately started pregnancy rumours. She accessorised the dress with a Dior clutch and went back to basics by wearing matching Aquazzura heels with an eye-catching, embellished strap.
