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How Meghan Markle's style has evolved, from her Hollywood days to her step back from the royal family

Samantha Grindell,Mikhaila Friel   

How Meghan Markle's style has evolved, from her Hollywood days to her step back from the royal family
Meghan Markle's style has changed a lot since she became involved with Prince Harry.Daniel Zuchnik / Contributor / Max Mumby / Indigo / Contributor / Getty Images
  • Meghan Markle's style has changed a lot since she's been in the public eye.
  • She swapped daring red-carpet outfits for more conservative looks when she started dating Harry.

Markle dressed casually for one of her first public appearances at a Coach event in 2006, wearing a navy dress with spaghetti straps and a flowy skirt.

Markle dressed casually for one of her first public appearances at a Coach event in 2006, wearing a navy dress with spaghetti straps and a flowy skirt.
Meghan Markle in 2006.      Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images

Establishing her early red-carpet style, Markle attended a 2007 pre-Golden Globes event in a black-and-white dress that had a strapless neckline and oversized bow detailing on the bodice.

Establishing her early red-carpet style, Markle attended a 2007 pre-Golden Globes event in a black-and-white dress that had a strapless neckline and oversized bow detailing on the bodice.
Meghan Markle in 2007.      Amy Tierney/WireImage for Primary Action

In 2011, Markle was still opting for short, form-fitting looks. She arrived at an InStyle event wearing a black minidress with a lace trim, which she paired with a cardigan.

In 2011, Markle was still opting for short, form-fitting looks. She arrived at an InStyle event wearing a black minidress with a lace trim, which she paired with a cardigan.
Meghan Markle in 2011.      Charley Gallay / Stringer / Getty Images

Markle rocked another lace look for a USA red carpet in 2012. The Diane von Furstenberg dress had semi-sheer sleeves and a scalloped hem.

Markle rocked another lace look for a USA red carpet in 2012. The Diane von Furstenberg dress had semi-sheer sleeves and a scalloped hem.
Meghan Markle in 2012.      Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

Markle seemed to start experimenting with color, wearing a strapless, tie-dye, maxi dress to a 2013 SAG Awards party.

Markle seemed to start experimenting with color, wearing a strapless, tie-dye, maxi dress to a 2013 SAG Awards party.
Meghan Markle in 2013.      Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Markle opted for a chic yet daring two-piece set that showed off her midriff at a 2014 fashion show.

Markle opted for a chic yet daring two-piece set that showed off her midriff at a 2014 fashion show.
Meghan Markle in 2014.      Michael N. Todaro / Contributor / Getty Images

Markle continued her streak of daring fashion at an NBC event in 2015. She wore a sheer white top that exposed her bra and wide-legged, white pants.

Markle continued her streak of daring fashion at an NBC event in 2015. She wore a sheer white top that exposed her bra and wide-legged, white pants.
Meghan Markle in 2015.      Daniel Zuchnik / Contributor / Getty Images

Markle wore another bold look in March 2016. She made an appearance at AOL Studios wearing skin-tight black leather pants and a black blazer with no top underneath.

Markle wore another bold look in March 2016. She made an appearance at AOL Studios wearing skin-tight black leather pants and a black blazer with no top underneath.
Meghan Markle in March 2016.      Brad Barket / Contributor / Getty Images

But in July of the same year, the month she met Prince Harry, Markle's style took on a more timeless look. During a trip to New York, Markle exuded glamour in a red midi dress with nude heels and sunglasses.

But in July of the same year, the month she met Prince Harry, Markle
Meghan Markle in July 2016.      Ray Tamarra / Contributor / Getty Images

At her first public appearance with Prince Harry in September 2017, Markle seemed to straddle the line between her style as an actress and that of a royal. She paired a conservative button-up top with ripped jeans.

At her first public appearance with Prince Harry in September 2017, Markle seemed to straddle the line between her style as an actress and that of a royal. She paired a conservative button-up top with ripped jeans.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at the 2017 Invictus Games.      Karwai Tang / Contributor / Getty Images

When the couple announced their engagement in October 2017, Markle looked demure in a green dress and white coat paired with pointed-toe heels.

When the couple announced their engagement in October 2017, Markle looked demure in a green dress and white coat paired with pointed-toe heels.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in October 2017.      Chris Jackson/Getty

Harry and Markle went to Nottingham shortly after their engagement in December, and Markle opted for a much more buttoned-up look than she wore in previous years. She paired a black turtleneck with a long tan skirt and black boots.

Harry and Markle went to Nottingham shortly after their engagement in December, and Markle opted for a much more buttoned-up look than she wore in previous years. She paired a black turtleneck with a long tan skirt and black boots.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in December 2017.      WPA Pool/Getty Images

As her wedding got closer, Markle more firmly established her chic, royal style. At the Commonwealth Day ceremony in March 2018, she wore a knee-length Amanda Wakeley dress with a structured white coat and a matching white beret from Stephen Jones.

As her wedding got closer, Markle more firmly established her chic, royal style. At the Commonwealth Day ceremony in March 2018, she wore a knee-length Amanda Wakeley dress with a structured white coat and a matching white beret from Stephen Jones.
Meghan Markle in March 2018.      Chris Jackson/Getty Images

For her royal wedding to Prince Harry on May 19, 2018, the duchess wore an off-the-shoulder dress by Givenchy paired with a tiara that she borrowed from the Queen. It marked the first and only time Markle has worn one.

For her royal wedding to Prince Harry on May 19, 2018, the duchess wore an off-the-shoulder dress by Givenchy paired with a tiara that she borrowed from the Queen. It marked the first and only time Markle has worn one.
Meghan Markle wore a Givenchy dress on her wedding day.      Jane Barlow/Getty Images

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Markle wore a pink Carolina Herrera dress and matching hat for Trooping the Colour in June 2018, her first official engagement as a member of the royal family.

Markle wore a pink Carolina Herrera dress and matching hat for Trooping the Colour in June 2018, her first official engagement as a member of the royal family.
Meghan Markle at Trooping the Colour in 2018.      Anwar Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

Markle maintained her conservative but chic style after she got pregnant with her son Archie. For instance, she wore a $2,000 Victoria Beckham dress and matching hat for a Commonwealth Day service with the royal family in March 2019.

Markle maintained her conservative but chic style after she got pregnant with her son Archie. For instance, she wore a $2,000 Victoria Beckham dress and matching hat for a Commonwealth Day service with the royal family in March 2019.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex in March 2019.      Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

Markle even looked stylish the day after giving birth, posing at Windsor Castle with Archie and Prince Harry in a white Grace Wales Bonner dress with button detailing in May 2019.

Markle even looked stylish the day after giving birth, posing at Windsor Castle with Archie and Prince Harry in a white Grace Wales Bonner dress with button detailing in May 2019.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pose with their newborn son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, in May 2019.      Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their step back from royal duties in January 2020. For her final engagement as a working royal in March, Markle stood out in an emerald Emilia Wickstead cape dress.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their step back from royal duties in January 2020. For her final engagement as a working royal in March, Markle stood out in an emerald Emilia Wickstead cape dress.
The Duchess of Sussex at the Commonwealth Day Service 2020.      Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images

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The royal's style became more casual after her step back. In a video posted to Save the Children UK's Instagram account for her son Archie's birthday on May 6, 2020, she swapped out fascinators and dresses for a $114 J. Crew denim shirt and wore her hair in a messy bun.

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The Duchess of Sussex with her son Archie on his 1st birthday.      Save The Children UK/Instagram

Markle chose a look that showed off her royal roots and California style for an interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021. She wore a silk Armani gown and styled her hair in a relaxed updo.

Markle chose a look that showed off her royal roots and California style for an interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021. She wore a silk Armani gown and styled her hair in a relaxed updo.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their interview with Oprah Winfrey.      Harpo Productions/CBS/YouTube

The duchess appeared to revert back to royal style for a visit to the UK, as she wore a cream coatdress and matching fascinator for a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral in June 2022.

The duchess appeared to revert back to royal style for a visit to the UK, as she wore a cream coatdress and matching fascinator for a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on June 3, 2022.      AP Photo/Matt Dunham

But at a United Nations event just a month later in July, Markle again seemed to shift her style, rocking a fashion-forward ensemble. She paired a quarter-length black shirt with a black pencil skirt from Givenchy.

But at a United Nations event just a month later in July, Markle again seemed to shift her style, rocking a fashion-forward ensemble. She paired a quarter-length black shirt with a black pencil skirt from Givenchy.
Meghan Markle at the UN Nelson Mandela Prize award ceremony in 2022.      AFP / Getty Images
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