We trace Meghan Markle’s fashion rise to royal status

The duchess-to-be has always looked gorgeous, but these days her sartorial choices are more on point than off.

Fabulous’ Fashion Director Tracey Lea Sayer reveals how Meghan Markle’s style has reached fashion royalty status

May 2012

Is this the fourth Kardashian sister? No, it’s Meghan wearing their cast-offs to a TV event in New York! Thank goodness she knows what Suits her nowadays.

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July 2013

Meghan’s fashion credentials are starting to look up here. I love this cute dress, perfectly accessorised with a statement clutch and white stilettos at a Diane von Furstenberg event.

8/10

October 2013

This simple, chic asymmetric number looks classy with a nude shoe at a ballet theatre opening. However, an updo might have been better with the statement neckline.

6/10

February 2014

Sack the stylist! I’m not sure where to begin with this look – the embellished denim mini; the side plait; or the white poodle coat? It might be Miu Miu, but it’s a no-no from me.

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March 2015

A crisp-white, boxy jacket draped over the shoulders teamed with a sexy pencil skirt is a runway-perfect combo. Meghan is definitely finding her stride during Fashion Week.

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November 2015

This metallic space-age shift dress is super-sexy. Meghan has the perfect set of pins, so looks cool and edgy in this micro minidress at a fashion awards event in NYC.

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July 2016

Wow, this is a red-hot number for an appearance on the Today Show! Meghan looks totally stunning in this sweetheart neckline. It gets a fashion royalty seal of approval.

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November 2017

They were banished to room 101, but Meghan has brought back bootcut trousers – and rocks them! This outfit shows she’s now the leader of the fash pack.

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