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Meghan Markle Gap Button-Down Shirt

Dress Like Meghan Markle: The Art of a Good Button-Down Shirt

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The combination of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepping away from royal duties and the global pandemic has left us seriously craving Meghan Markle style moments. However, one of her go-to style essentials is perfect for times like these: her classic button-down. This wardrobe staple checks a lot of boxes. It can lend an air of professionalism, which is why it was a main feature in her Smart Works collection, but it also has a cool-girl, borrowed-from-the-boys look. Meghan has worn the white button-down everywhere from outdoorsy royal duties to charity galas. She has worn a sporty striped option to Wimbledon, as well as a classic design on a virtual call, just like many of us! Easy on, easy off, no fuss, no messing up your hair, and super comfortable — we've realised a button-down can be the perfect work-from-home look!

One of our favourite retailers, Gap, is great for a variety of button-downs, from a crisp white pick to Wimbledon-worthy stripes. We've selected some great pieces for you, all on sale, for you to be dressing like the duchess in no time.

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The Boyfriend Shirt

This was Meghan's first official outing with Prince Harry, and she clearly chose a look that was stylish and she'd feel like her best self! We also found out later that she and Prince Harry might have been already engaged at this point. Was this oversize boyfriend shirt perhaps a cheeky nod to her relationship status?

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Gap Big Shirt in Poplin

Get Meghan's style with this Gap Big Shirt in Poplin ($38, originally $55). Pair it with distressed jeans and ballet flats like she did!

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Gap Big Shirt in Poplin
$38
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A Button-Down and Blazer

We love this more fitted button-down under a blazer that Meghan wore on her 2018 Australia tour with Prince Harry. Pairing this with a menswear-style sports jacket, both she and Prince Harry looked put together yet cool.

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Gap Perfect Shirt in Poplin

Get the sporty look with this Gap Perfect Shirt in Poplin ($34, originally $50); it's perfect with a great weight.

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Gap Perfect Shirt in Poplin
$34
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Elegant Tie-Front Style

Duchess Meghan looked elegant in this tie-front white blouse that was a very ladylike approach to her go-to.

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Gap Bow-Front Top

Channel her duchess vibes with this Gap Bow-Front Top ($32, originally $55).

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Gap Bow-Front Top
$32
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A Classic Striped Look

Meghan seemed to be channelling Katharine Hepburn's chic menswear influences with this standout striped look at Wimbledon 2018.

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Gap Perfect Shirt in Poplin

You can look every bit as chic as Meghan this summer by pairing this Gap Perfect Shirt in Poplin ($38, originally $55) with white, wide-legged pants.

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Gap Perfect Shirt in Poplin
$38
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The Perfect Zoom Top

We all hope to look as polished as the duchess during her virtual chat with Fortune magazine in this striped button-down.

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Gap Big Shirt

Try this Gap Big Shirt ($41, originally $60) that's comfy and feels lived in but polished.

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Gap Big Shirt
$41
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The Stylist's Button-Down

From being on a lot of sets, Meghan might have picked up a thing or two from stylists, and she looked every bit the part in her striped button-down.

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Gap Perfect Shirt

Mix up the stripes and go rainbow with this Gap Perfect Shirt ($38, originally $55).

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Gap Perfect Shirt
$38
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Meghan's Got Talent

Is it just us, or is Meghan matching her decor? We love the classic camel and black look of this silk button-down with leather pants.

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Gap Perfect Shirt

Try this Gap Perfect Shirt ($34, originally $50) in olive for an earthier tone.

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Gap Perfect Shirt
$34
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Gap Perfect Shirt

Or get wild with this Gap Perfect Shirt ($27, originally $55) in leopard print!

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Gap Perfect Shirt
$27
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The Cool Mom Shirt

Who could forget the adorable video of Meghan reading to Archie on his first birthday for Save the Children UK? While Archie certainly did steal the show, we couldn't help but notice his mom's style.

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Gap Denim Perfect Shirt

This Gap Denim Perfect Shirt ($41, originally $60) is the denim shirt everyone needs in their wardrobe.

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Gap Denim Perfect Shirt
$41
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Gap Denim Western Shirt

Or go for a more rugged style with this Gap Denim Western Shirt ($41, originally $60), like Meghan did while gardening.

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Gap Denim Western Shirt
$41
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Gap Perfect Shirt

Meghan loves colorblocking, so we'd suggest this Gap Perfect Shirt ($34, originally $50) in navy with a great blue slip skirt.

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Gap Perfect Shirt
$34
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Gap Everyday Flannel Shirt

In the winter, cosy up your button-down game with this Gap Everyday Flannel Shirt ($25, originally $60).

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Gap Everyday Flannel Shirt
$25
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Gap Pleated Popover Top

Finding silk a little too delicate for your work-from-home looks? We love this Gap Pleated Popover Top ($41, originally $60) that has ladylike pleating but the crisp style of a button-down.

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Gap Pleated Popover Top
$41
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Gap Big Shirt

This pink Gap Big Shirt ($41, originally $60) adds a soft touch to a boyfriend silhouette.

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Gap Big Shirt
$41
from gap.com
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Gap Pleated Popover Top

Tuck it in and roll up the sleeves of this Gap Pleated Popover Top ($41, originally $60) for a cool look like the duchess!

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Gap Pleated Popover Top
$41
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