The secret fashion inspiration behind Meghan Markle’s look – and you’ll definitely notice her wearing it
Once you realise, you'll never be able to unsee it
SINCE Meghan Markle married into the Royal Family back in May, she's become one of the world's biggest fashion icons.
But it seems the 37-year-old actually drew style inspiration from an unlikely source - her Suits character Rachel Zane.
Those who've watched the legal drama will know that the wardrobe department kits its female actors out in the sharpest trouser suits, pencil skirts and blouses.
Now costume designer Jolie Andreatta has revealed just how much Meghan loved wearing Rachel's chic outfits.
She tells : "We’d always say that, if we could, we would live in Rachel’s clothes.
"Designing Rachel’s look was like being a kid in a candy store."
When putting together Rachel's ensembles, Jolie says she tried to incorporate aspects of the character's personality.
She continues: "Watching, listening and collaborating, along with constant treasure hunting and a little day dreaming, I was able to come up with a work wardrobe for each of the characters that also allowed their personalities to shine through."
Clearly, Jolie's styling had a long-lasting impression on Meghan.
If you look closely at the outfits she now chooses for her engagements with husband Prince Harry, you'll notice that they often include more than a hint of Rachel Zane.
For example, when Meghan headed to Wimbledon with sister-in-law Kate Middleton last month, she opted for a striped shirt that wouldn't have looked out of place in an office.
She's worn smart pencil skirts on a number of occasions, sporting a gorgeous emerald green design during a recent visit to Ireland with Harry, 34.
On the same trip, she slipped into a blazer and pressed trouser combination for a tour of Dublin's Croke Park.
Need more proof? Below are some of Meghan's hottest Rachel-inspired looks.
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