Alright, so I kept seeing stuff about Meghan Markle’s outfits everywhere. You know, headlines, pictures, people talking about it. For a while, I just scrolled past, but then I thought, what’s the actual deal? Is it something normal people can even think about wearing? So, I decided to dig into it myself, like a little personal project.
Getting Started: The Picture Hunt
First thing I did was just gather pictures. I went online and started saving looks that popped up frequently or ones I kinda liked. Didn’t really analyze them at first, just collected a bunch. Pinned them to a board, basically. Just wanted to get a visual sense of what everyone was talking about.
Breaking It Down: What’s the Pattern?
After looking at maybe 20 or 30 pictures, I started to see some common things. It wasn’t rocket science, really.
- Lots of solid colors. Like, really simple blocks of color – navy, black, white, beige, green. Not too many busy prints.
- Clean shapes. Simple dresses, tailored trousers, crisp shirts, coats that just hang well. Nothing overly fussy or complicated.
- Good fit. This seemed super important. Everything looked like it was made for her or tailored perfectly. No baggy stuff, no pulling or weird bunching.
- Classic items. Trench coats, button-down shirts, pointed-toe heels, simple sheath dresses. Stuff that’s been around forever, basically.
So, the “secret” seemed to be mostly about quality basics, good tailoring, and sticking to simple, elegant combinations.
Reality Check: Can I Actually Do This?
Then came the hard part. Okay, I see the formula, but could I actually replicate any of this? I looked up a few specific pieces she wore. And wow. The price tags. Let me tell you, most of that stuff is way, way out of budget for me, and probably for most folks. Designer brands, custom pieces… yeah, not happening.
That was a bit deflating. It’s easy to look good when you’ve got access to that level of clothing and tailoring.
Trying for the ‘Vibe’ Instead
So, exact replication was out. I shifted my goal: could I get the feeling or the vibe of her style using more affordable clothes? I started looking for similar shapes and colors in regular stores and online shops I actually use.
I looked for:
- A well-fitting sheath dress in a solid color (like navy or black).
- Some simple pointed-toe shoes (doesn’t have to be killer heels, even a lower heel works).
- A classic-looking trench coat.
- Plain, good quality t-shirts and maybe a white button-down shirt.
- Decent-fitting trousers.
I actually went through my own closet first, seeing if I had pieces that fit the bill. Found a couple of things. Then I browsed online, keeping those simple shapes and solid colors in mind. Found a few potential items that weren’t crazy expensive.
Putting it Together (Kind Of)
I tried putting together a couple of ‘inspired’ outfits with things I owned or found affordably. Like, a simple black dress with a beige cardigan I had, trying to keep the lines clean. Or jeans with a white shirt and a blazer.
Here’s the thing, though. It’s harder than it looks. Without that perfect tailoring and the high-quality fabric, it’s easy for a simple outfit to just look… plain. Or even frumpy. The magic really is in the details – the exact cut, the way the fabric drapes, the perfect fit.
My Final Thoughts
So, after going through this little exercise, my takeaway is this: Meghan Markle’s style looks great, no doubt. It relies heavily on expensive, high-quality, perfectly tailored classic pieces. Trying to copy it directly on a normal budget is pretty much impossible and kind of misses the point.
What is possible is to take inspiration from the principles: focusing on good fit (get stuff tailored if you can!), choosing classic shapes that flatter you, and maybe incorporating more solid, neutral colors if that’s your thing. It’s less about being Meghan Markle and more about finding ways to look put-together using those timeless ideas within your own means and personal style. It was an interesting process, looking closely like that. Made me think more about fit and basics in my own wardrobe.
