The best outfits Meghan Markle has worn during her pregnancies
Celia Fernandez
- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had their first child, Archie, in May 2019.
- Markle, who's expecting her second baby, has worn many chic maternity looks while pregnant.
- Her maternity wardrobe has included designers like Oscar de la Renta, Givenchy, and Dior.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry welcomed their first child, Archie, in 2019.
On Valentine's Day, they announced that they're expecting their second child after Markle suffered a miscarriage in July 2020.
Like her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, who served up many memorable looks during her pregnancies with her three children, Markle wore some equally impressive looks during her first pregnancy. This time around, the Duchess of Sussex is continuing to make fashion statements with her chic maternity style.
Here are the best outfits Markle has worn during her pregnancies so far.
Daniel Boan contributed reporting on a previous version of this article.
For her first appearance after announcing she was pregnant in October 2018, Markle opted for a sleeveless white dress by Karen Gee.
She paired the look with butterfly earrings once owned by the late Princess Diana, as well as suede pumps by Stuart Weitzman that she switched for a pair of comfortable flats made of recycled water bottles.
While visiting Australia in 2018, Markle opted for a casual look with a blazer, white button-up, black jeans, and matching ankle boots.
Markle's $145 blazer from her friend Serena Williams' clothing line, didn't take long to sell out after she was pictured wearing it.
For another 2018 stop in Australia, the duchess wore an $873 navy blue dress by Australian designer Dion Lee.
She paired the dress with some matching Manolo Blahnik heels and a handmade pasta necklace from a young fan in the crowd named Gavin.
Markle then wore a Martin Grant dress while visiting Bondi Beach in Sydney in 2018.
For a 2018 stop in Queensland, Australia, the duchess opted for a casual dress with a thigh-high slit.
She paired the eco-friendly maxi dress from Reformation with brown Sarah Flint sandals.
Markle wore a blue cape dress by Safiyaa to a state dinner in Fiji in 2018.
The dress was similar to one of Middleton's most memorable maternity looks, and it was also one of the first times people noticed Markle cradling her baby bump.
During her 2018 visit to Fiji, Markle wore a silk floral dress by Figue that complimented Harry's tropical button-up.
She then went with an understated yet elegant white gown by THEIA Couture for a state dinner in Tonga.
She paired the bespoke design with Aquazzura pumps.
Markle wore a striped design by Martin Grant while visiting a 2018 exhibition in Tonga.
The dress featured a belted waist and an A-line silhouette.
Markle opted for a blue shirtdress while visiting Nuku'alofa, Tonga in 2018.
She paired the Veronica Beard dress with Banana Republic pumps.
For the 2018 Australian Geographic Society Awards, she wore a beautiful princess-like dress.
Her Oscar de la Renta gown featured an intricate bird design and a sheer illusion neckline.
She wore a custom Gabriela Hearst dress during a 2018 visit to Wellington, New Zealand.
She paired the dress with matching heels by Stuart Weitzman.
Markle wore a white Maggie Marilyn tuxedo dress to a 2018 New Zealand visit to Courtenay Creative in October.
She paired the dress with Manolo Blahnik BB Heels.
The duchess wore a Brandon Maxwell dress during a visit to Auckland, New Zealand in 2018.
She wore it with a trench coat by Burberry and heels by Stuart Weitzman.
On the last day of her first 2018 royal tour, Markle chose a blue ensemble with matching Manolo Blahnik heels.
Her Givenchy skirt caused some controversy for appearing sheer at certain angles, though some believed it was an optical illusion created by the fabric.
For the 2018 Remembrance Day service at Westminster Abbey, Markle wore a double-breasted blue jacket and matching skirt.
Kate Middleton was at her side in a recycled green dress by Catherine Walker. Markle opted for a bespoke Prada skirt suit and Aquazzura bow pumps.
In November 2018, Markle attended her first Royal Variety Performance wearing a sparkling sequined top by Safiyaa.
For a December 2018 appearance at the British Fashion Awards, Markle wore another Givenchy design.
She paired the black velvet gown with jewelry from designer Pippa Smalls' collaboration with Prince Charles' Turquoise Mountain Foundation.
She opted for a white, floral dress while visiting the Royal Variety Charity's nursing and care home in December 2018.
The $1,480 midi-length dress is from Brock Collection, which she paired with a $550 grey wool coat by Soia and Kyo. Her taupe Aquazzura Deneuve pumps and a clutch by Wilbur and Gussie completed the look.
For her first Christmas as a royal, Markle wore a deep navy coat by Victoria Beckham.
She paired the $3,085 cashmere coat with black heeled boots. According to What Meghan Wore, her matching fascinator is by Awon Golding.
She wore a colorful outfit for a visit to Birkenhead, UK, in January 2019.
Markle wore a $1,395 red wrap coat by Sentaler, which she paired with matching red pumps by Stuart Weitzman and a $138 purple dress by Babaton by Aritzia.
In January 2019, Markle debuted an H&M dress during a visit to the Mayhew animal charity.
Markle wore the $34.99 "MAMA" dress from H&M, which she paired with a cream coat by Emporio Armani that she had worn before.
On the same day she wore the H&M dress, Markle changed into a sparkling $5,595 Roland Mouret gown for a Cirque du Soleil performance.
She paired the dress with a gold bracelet that previously belonged to Princess Diana.
In January 2019, Markle went with a blush-pink ensemble while visiting the National Theatre in London.
She wore a custom blazer and matching dress by Brandon Maxwell with white Aquazzura heels — the same pair she wore to officially announce her engagement to Prince Harry — and a white Carolina Herrera clutch.
Markle rewore a black Givenchy coat while attending the Association of Commonwealth Universities at the University of London.
She previously wore the coat during a Remembrance Day memorial service in November 2018. Markle added a fresh spin to the coat by wearing her hair in a sleek topknot.
In February 2019, Markle wore a $1,813 silk chiffon dress by Oscar de la Renta with olive-green boots.
The dress featured a whimsical print of various animals and foliage.
The duchess took her maternity style to the red carpet during the Endeavor Fund Awards in February 2019.
She wore a white button-up blouse and a high-waisted skirt by Givenchy. Her $750 Rendez Vous added a metallic edge to the black-and-white outfit.
Later in February 2019, she wore a cream-colored coat by British designer Amanda Wakeley.
She paired the $1,190 coat with a custom version of a Calvin Klein dress that Meghan's Mirror reported originally retailed for $1,900.
For a February 2019 trip to New York City, Markle wore a black coat by Courrèges.
She paired the coat with black skinny jeans. The duchess was reportedly in New York City for a private baby shower with some of her closest friends.
The duchess then showed off her athleisure style on the way to the airport.
According to What Meghan Wore, the duchess wore an $88 zip-up jacket by Ingrid & Isabel with $98 pants by Lululemon. She completed the look with a $180 pair of Adidas UltraBoost sneakers and a casual baseball cap.
She started her February 2019 royal tour of Morocco wearing a red Valentino dress.
The dress featured a shoulder overlay with subtle floral embroidery.
In February 2019, Markle wore a navy-blue blazer while visiting the Education For All boarding house for girls in Asni, Morocco.
She paired the $498 Alice and Olivia blazer with a $129 white blouse by Aritzia. Markle also kept it comfortable in a pair of $120 flats by Birdies.
Markle opted for a custom Dior design for a February 2019 reception in Rabat, Morocco.
She wore a caftan-inspired cream gown with gold shoes and a matching clutch, all designed by Dior.
While visiting the residence of King Mohammed VI of Morocco in February 2019, Markle wore a flowing floral gown by Carolina Herrera.
She paired the $2,990 light-blue silk chiffon dress with a beige clutch.
Markle debuted a metallic maternity look for a reception at Buckingham Palace in March 2019.
She wore a dress with gold and silver brocade dress with gold floral embroidery, which she paired with the $1,190 Amanda Wakeley coat that she debuted at the Commonwealth Day service in March 2018. A pair of $695 Pump it Heels by Paul Andrew and a £205 ($269 USD) silk clutch by Wilbur & Gussie completed the look.
For International Women's Day in 2019, Markle wore a retro-inspired look while speaking on a panel.
The $345 shift dress by Reiss featured a black-and-white pattern and high neckline. She paired the knee-length dress with the black Alexander McQueen blazer she wore to the Endeavor Fund Awards in February 2018 and a black clutch by Stella McCartney.
Markle wore an outfit from a Canadian designer while attending a 2019 Commonwealth Day Youth Event at Canada House in London.
She wore a forest-green coatdress by Canadian designer Erdem with sparkling black designs on the collar and sleeves. The duchess completed the look with $750 heels by Aquazzura.
Markle wore a retro-inspired look by Victoria Beckham while attending the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in 2019.
The dress featured a '70-inspired black-and-white chain-link print. Markle paired the dress with a cream coat and matching pillbox hat, while a pair of dark-green heels and a matching clutch added a pop of color.
For her first public appearance since announcing her pregnancy in February 2021, Markle wore a $3,490 lemon-print dress.
Markle made a surprise appearance with Prince Harry for a virtual Spotify Stream On event on February 22, which was about a week after the couple announced on Valentine's Day that they're expecting their second child together.
The duchess wore a lemon-print Oscar de la Renta dress that was available at Saks Fifth Avenue for $3,490 at the time of writing. She paired the dress with simple gold jewelry and wore her hair in waves.
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