THE PRINCESS WARDROBE

The seven key pieces every Royal wannabe needs, as worn by Princess Diana, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle

We round up the staple looks of Meghan, Kate Middleton and Di – and suggest high street pieces to dress like a Princess

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Siobhan O'Connor

Published: 23:48, 19 Apr 2018
Updated: 11:41, 20 Apr 2018

DRESSING like a princess is easier than you may think.

Royal-to-be Meghan Markle wore a nautical-themed outfit this week – like the Duchess of Cambridge and the late Princess Di have before.

We take a look at other staples of Meghan, Kate Middleton and Di – and suggest high street equivalents.

Nautical look

Di sailed into style with this navy and white dress at the Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre in 1991

In 2011, Kate made waves in a similar look for a trip to a community centre in Birmingham — In 2011, Kate made waves in a similar look for a trip to a community centre in BirminghamCredit: Rex Features

Meghan wore an updated version to the Common-wealth Youth Forum in London this week — Meghan wore an updated version to the Common-wealth Youth Forum in London this weekCredit: PA:Empics Entertainment

An easy-to-style piece from the high street to nail the look to your mast

Oversized shirt

The princess sported her Sloane Ranger look to visit landmine victims in Bosnia in 1997 — The princess sported her Sloane Ranger look to visit landmine victims in Bosnia in 1997Credit: Rex Features

Kate adopted similar casual attire while hiking to the Tiger’s Nest monastery in Bhutan in 2016 — Kate adopted similar casual attire while hiking to the Tiger’s Nest monastery in Bhutan in 2016Credit: Rex Features

The bride-to-be teamed her white shirt with ripped jeans last year in Toronto — The bride-to-be teamed her white shirt with ripped jeans last year in TorontoCredit: Splash News

An ideal 'day-off look' for a day on but with an effortless feel to it — An ideal 'day-off look' for a day on but with an effortless feel to itCredit: Matthew Pull

Red party frock

Diana was the original lady in red when she wore this risque dress to a banquet in Argentina in 1995 — Diana was the original lady in red when she wore this risque dress to a banquet in Argentina in 1995Credit: Rex Features

Kate followed in her footsteps in 2016 for a reception at the Government House in Canada — Kate followed in her footsteps in 2016 for a reception at the Government House in CanadaCredit: Camera Press

The actress looked red hot in a midi dress with sweetheart neckline for a US interview in 2016 — The actress looked red hot in a midi dress with sweetheart neckline for a US interview in 2016Credit: Rex Features

Let a red dress announce your entrance and enjoy the adulation

Failsafe LBD

Diana wore 'the revenge dress' to a dinner in 1994, the same night Charles confessed to his adultery on TV — Diana wore 'the revenge dress' to a dinner in 1994, the same night Charles confessed to his adultery on TVCredit: Rex Features

And 23 years later, Kate took inspiration from Di’s Bardot neckline with this Alexander McQueen gown — And 23 years later, Kate took inspiration from Di’s Bardot neckline with this Alexander McQueen gownCredit: Rex Features

Meghan proves she’s got the arms to pull off a cold-shoulder frock at a Suits party in New York in 2012 — Meghan proves she’s got the arms to pull off a cold-shoulder frock at a Suits party in New York in 2012Credit: Getty - Contributor

Get shoulder to shoulder with Royalty in an ever-flattering LBD

Ladylike coat

Di wore a cream coat to hop on a plane in Southampton, bound for her honeymoon in 1987 — Di wore a cream coat to hop on a plane in Southampton, bound for her honeymoon in 1987Credit: Alpha Press

Kate Middleton was snapped in Portsmouth in 2015 wearing a similar style from Max Mara — Kate Middleton was snapped in Portsmouth in 2015 wearing a similar style from Max MaraCredit: Rex Features

Then last year, Harry’s fiancee wore the same colour coat to announce their engagement to the world — Then last year, Harry’s fiancee wore the same colour coat to announce their engagement to the worldCredit: Alpha Press

The lady look is for turning up anywhere looking instantly put together

Occasionwear

Diana wore a teal evening dress in 1988 to a state banquet for the then Turkish president — Diana wore a teal evening dress in 1988 to a state banquet for the then Turkish presidentCredit: Rex Features

In 2012, Kate attended a concert at the Royal Albert Hall wearing a daring frock in the same colour — In 2012, Kate attended a concert at the Royal Albert Hall wearing a daring frock in the same colourCredit: Rex Features

Meghan wore this figure-hugging blue gown to attend Elton John’s Aids Foundation bash in New York in 2014 — Meghan wore this figure-hugging blue gown to attend Elton John’s Aids Foundation bash in New York in 2014Credit: Rex Features

Occasion calls for it, and the high street has it

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The cover-up

In 1981, before she got hitched to Charles, Di wore a navy and white coat to Buckingham Palace — In 1981, before she got hitched to Charles, Di wore a navy and white coat to Buckingham PalaceCredit: Corbis - Getty

While the Duchess wore a blue pullover with contrasting seams to visit a London hospital in February — While the Duchess wore a blue pullover with contrasting seams to visit a London hospital in FebruaryCredit: Rex Features

And just a month later, Meghan donned a copy for her visit to a youth centre in Birmingham — And just a month later, Meghan donned a copy for her visit to a youth centre in BirminghamCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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