Meghan Markle [1] knows how to accessorise — tailored coats, Aquazzura slingbacks, delicate diamond earrings, Dior clutches . . . and a growing baby bump.
Since Kensington Palace announced Prince Harry and the duchess were expecting, Meghan has built a royal maternity wardrobe fit for a queen. Designers like Givenchy [2], Oscar de la Renta [3], and Carolina Herrera [4] line the racks. While Meghan has a closet full of couture to choose from, she also has not overlooked the more affordable brands during her pregnancy, like H&M [5], J.Crew [6], and Aritzia [7]. And she's not afraid to repeat an outfit, either. No matter who or what she is wearing, Meghan's maternity style is simple yet sophisticated, fun and flirty but appropriate — a lesson in fashion we could all learn something from.
Follow these 28 Markle-inspired maternity-style tips to influence your own mommy-to-be wardrobe.
Boots Are Made For Walking — and That's Just What They'll Do
Meghan swapped stilettos for knee-high boots [9] during a walkabout in the snow in Bristol, England, on Feb. 1, 2019. She paired her olive Sarah Flint suede boots with matching suede accessories — a Ralph Lauren khaki clutch and beige gloves — to complement the Oscar de la Renta animal-print chiffon dress [10] under her black William Vintage coat.
Let the Coat Do the Talking
Meghan wore a black Givenchy single-breasted coat with capped shoulders [11] — buttoned just once to reveal the pleated asymmetric skirt of the black Givenchy dress she wore underneath — during her visit to the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) in London on Jan. 31, 2019. Meghan first wore the chic, military-inspired coat to Remembrance Sunday [12] in November 2018.
A V-Neck Can Be Va-Va-Voom Without Being Too Revealing
Meghan wore a pale pink Brandon Maxwell v-neck dress [13] with a matching blazer, her Aquazzura engagement heels [14], and a Carolina Herrera box clutch to attend the National Theatre in London on Jan. 30, 2019.
A Neutral Colour Palette Doesn't Have to Be Boring
For this neutral-hued look, Meghan wore a $35 H&M knit sweater dress [15] paired with an Armani coat, Stella McCartney slingbacks, and a Stella McCartney Falabella tote during her visit to an animal welfare charity in London on Jan. 16, 2019.
Colour Clashes Can Be Chic
Meghan channelled Princess Diana [16] in a red Sentaler coat over a purple Maxwell dress by Babaton for Aritzia — a chic colour clash [17] — with red heels and a tan Gabriela Hearst bag during the royal couple's first outing in the new year [18] in Birkenhead, England, on Jan. 14, 2019.
It's in the Details
Meghan paired a tan Oscar de la Renta trench coat and a black Elizia dress by Hatch [19] with statement Gianvito Rossi cow-print heels, delicate Felicity earrings by Kimai [20], soft suede gloves, and a black Victoria Beckham [21] mini vanity bag during her visit to a charity for unemployed women [22] in London on Jan. 10, 2019.
Know Which Designers Work For You — and Wear Them Head to Toe
Meghan wore a Victoria Beckham ensemble [23] — a navy wool-blend midi dress [24], a navy tailored slim coat [25], black leather boots [26], and a Powder Box leather bag [27] — to Christmas Day church service in King's Lynn, England, on Dec. 25, 2018.
Play With Patterns
Meghan wore a floral dress by Brock Collection [28] and a grey Soia & Kyo coat [29] with ties that accentuated her baby bump during her visit to a residential nursing home [30] in Twickenham, England, on Dec. 18, 2018. She paired the subtly patterned dress with Aquazzura Deneuve bow-embellished suede pumps and a bespoke Charlie Oyster silk clutch by Wilbur & Gussie [31].
Show Some Skin
Meghan showed off her pregnancy glow in a black velvet one-shoulder, floor-length Givenchy gown [32] and strappy gold Tamara Mellon Karat Metallic Nappa sandals [33] during her surprise appearance at The Fashion Awards in London on Dec. 10, 2018.
Match in Monochrome
Meghan matched a red Club Monaco dress [34] with a dark red velvet collar and a maroon Club Monaco coat during her visit to a community kitchen [35] in London on Nov. 21, 2018.
Add Some Sparkle
Meghan shined in a strapless sequinned Safiyaa top [36], to which she added halter straps [37] and a Safiyaa bespoke maxi skirt at The Royal Variety Performance in London on Nov. 19, 2018. Meghan accessorised with black Aquazzura heels, Birks earrings, her one-of-a-kind engagement ring [38], and a glittery Olga Berg box clutch.
Suit Up
Meghan wore a bespoke dark blue suit dress with a red poppy pin [39], navy Aquazzura Deneuve bow-embellished pumps, a dark blue Dior cluth, and a Stephen Jones beret for the Centenary of the Armistice [40] on Nov. 11, 2018. Meghan has worn similar styles in the past, even before her pregnancy, like the pink Prada suit dress [41] she wore to Queen Elizabeth's Young Leader Awards in June 2018.
Wear It Again
Like sister-in-law Kate Middleton, Meghan has become a pro at rewearing outfits in a fun and fresh way [42] during her pregnancy. Meghan rewore a ruffled midi dress by Antonio Berardi [43] to a reception with the prime minister in Rotorua, New Zealand, on Oct. 31, 2018. Meghan first wore this dress while supporting her then-boyfriend, Prince Harry, at the Audi Polo Challenge [44] in May 2017. This time around, Meghan traded her white blazer by Babaton for Aritzia [45] for bare shoulders, completing the look with Aquazzura Deneuve bow-embellished heels, Emily Mortimer Nova earrings [46], and a dark blue leather clutch.
Find Your Colour
Megan wore an all-blue ensemble — a blue Givenchy bespoke short-sleeved sweater, a blue Givenchy pleated midi skirt [47], and navy Manolo Blahnik suede pumps — for the final day of the 16-day royal tour [48] in Rotorua, New Zealand, on Oct. 31, 2018.
Dress Up Your Jeans
Meghan dressed up her favourite pair of Outland Denim skinny jeans [49] with a Club Monaco jacket, a black turtleneck, and Stuart Weitzman lace-up boots [50] to grab a bite in Wellington, New Zealand, on Oct. 29, 2018.
Or Dress 'Em Down
Meghan wore J.Crew jeans, a black Lavender Hill Clothing Co. t-shirt, and a Karen Walker jacket with "Reign" boots from the Muck Boot Company [51] to play in the rain [52] and dedicate 30 acres of native bush in Auckland, New Zealand, on Oct. 30, 2018. She completed her rainy-day look with Boh Runga stud earrings and a Maori tattoo diamond necklace from Simon James [53].
Invest in a Trench Coat
Meghan wore a Brandon Maxwell midi dress with a Burberry trench coat [54] and Stuart Weitzman pumps during the royal couple's public walkabout in Auckland, New Zealand [55], on Oct. 30, 2018. A trench coat was a must-have in Meghan's wardrobe during the 16-day royal tour [56].
A Peplum Hugs in All the Right Places
Meghan wore a deep red Scanlan Theodore wrap jacket pinned with a red poppy [57] and her Outland Denim skinny jeans [58] with Sarah Flint heels and Shaun Leane earrings to the Invictus Games in Sydney on Oct. 27, 2018. A few weeks later, Meghan wore a similar style sequinned Safiyaa peplum halter top [59] to The Royal Variety Performance in London.
Baby Blue Is For Mom, Too
Meghan wore a sky-blue Veronica Beard Cary shirtdress [60] with Banana Republic Madison side-cutout pumps during her visit to Tupou College in Tonga on Oct. 26, 2018. A few nights prior, Meghan wore a similar-coloured blue Ginkgo cape dress by Safiyaa [61] at a state dinner in Suva, Fiji [62], on Oct. 23, 2018.
Be Bold
Meghan stepped off the plane wearing a bright red Self-Portrait pleated floral gown [63] with an altered hem, Manolo Blahnik heels, and a Dior clutch upon the royal couple's arrival in Tonga [64] on Oct. 25, 2018. In January 2019, Meghan caught our attention again in a bold colour combo [65] of red and purple during her visit to Birkenhead, England.
Flowy Can Be Flattering
Meghan wore a flowy Frederica printed ruffle dress by Figue [66] with Castañer Carina canvas wedge espadrilles [67], Karen Walker earrings, a Shaun Leane bracelet, and a patterned clutch made by local women that she purchased earlier at the Suva Market [68] in Suva, Fiji, on Oct. 24, 2018.
Swap Your Button-Down For a Button-Front Dress
Meghan wore a black button-front dress by New Zealand-born designer Emilia Wickstead with a black Philip Treacy fascinator hat to the official opening of the ANZAC Memorial extension [69] in Sydney on Oct. 20, 2018. The following week, Meghan wore a similar style sky-blue Veronica Beard Cary shirtdress [70] to Tupou College in Tonga on Oct. 26, 2018.
A Cape Dress Will Make You Feel (and Look) Like Supermom
Meghan wore a navy Stella McCartney cape dress [71] — the same one she wore to Queen Elizabeth's birthday [72] — to the Sydney Opera House in Australia on Oct. 20, 2018. She completed the look with a Gillian Anderson coat [73] draped over her shoulders, Stuart Weitzman heels, Birks sapphire and diamond earrings, and a Dior bespoke satin clutch. A few nights later, Meghan wore a similar style blue Ginkgo cape maxi dress by Safiyaa [74] to a state dinner in Suva, Fiji [75], on Oct. 23, 2018.
An A-Line Cut Is Classic (and Cute)
Meghan wore a sleeveless two-tone blue Roksanda midi dress [76] with Stuart Weitzman pumps and Birks jewellery during her visit to a girls' high school in Sydney on Oct. 19, 2018.
Make a Lasting Impression in Ruffles
Meghan wore a navy ruffled, sleeveless dress by Australian designer Dion Lee [77] with matching Manolo Blahnik BB pumps to a reception at the Government House in Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. 18, 2018. She accessorised the look with a Gucci Sylvie mini leather shoulder bag, a Shaun Leane cuff, and a Martin Grant trench coat.
Your LBD Is Still a Staple in Your Maternity Wardrobe
Meghan wore a black Club Monaco Miguellina dress [78] with a Martin Grant trench coat and her go-to, on-the-go Rothy's flats [79] during a visit to South Melbourne Beach in Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. 18, 2018.
Upgrade Your Outfit With a Blazer
Meghan upgraded her ol' jeans and tee — a white Maison Kitsuné blouse and her trusty Outland Denim jeans [80] — with a Serena Williams Collection blazer [81] and black J.Crew ankle boots for her flight to Dubbo, Australia, on Oct. 17, 2018.
Wear More Pleats, Please
Meghan wore an army-green pleated Brandon Maxwell dress [82] with Tamara Mellon Rebel pumps [83] and jewellery that once belonged to Princess Diana [84] during her visit to the Admiralty House [85] in Sydney on Oct. 16, 2018. A few weeks later, she wore a similar style blue Givenchy pleated midi skirt [86] in Rotorua, New Zealand, on Oct. 31, 2018.
Comfort Is Key
Meghan wore an ivory Karen Gee Blessed dress [87] with jewellery that once belonged to Princess Diana [88] to kick off the 16-day royal tour [89] in Sydney on Oct. 16, 2018. Later that day, Meghan traded in her Stuart Weitzman Legend pumps [90] for a pair of Rothy's pointed-toe flats [91]. A few days later, Meghan kicked off her heels for flats [92] again at South Melbourne Beach in Melbourne, Australia.
