20 Of Meghan Markle's Most Stunning Fashion Moments

There's no doubt that Meghan Markle is a fashion icon these days. Although her sense of style has changed over the years — from her early red carpet looks to her post-royal family style — she's continued to allow her aesthetics to evolve. On top of that, with so many international appearances, royal engagements, and industry events, the Duchess of Sussex has been able to indulge her fashionable ways.

"I love the opportunity to get properly dressed up," Meghan (unsurprisingly) told Glamour back in 2017. She went on to explain that when it comes to choosing what outfit she'll wear, she doesn't "tend to go with things that are ornate — just beautifully made pieces and some classic jewelry." In her opinion, it's best to "let the work speak for itself," adding, "I love that."

Meghan also noted that "as you get older you feel more confident," which, in turn, is reflected in certain outfit choices. Indeed, that kind of bold and on-point style sensibility is certainly evident when you check out Meghan's most stunning fashion moments!

The attire at many musical festivals leans more toward the casually wild side. However, that's not the case at all when it comes to the Mountbatten Music Festival. It's a formal event, which is why Meghan Markle attended in March 2020 wearing an elegant red Safiyaa dress that had a striking shoulder cape.

Meghan Markle proved that it doesn't take a lot — just impeccable style — to look fabulous. Showing up to London's Canada House in March 2019, the Duchess of Sussex wore a forest green Erdem outfit that boasted black sequin details, along with a simple clutch and her hair pulled back in a low bun.

In June 2018, Meghan Markle joined the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for her first Trooping of the Colour. While Kate Middleton opted for a soft blue outfit, Meghan instead was pretty in pink in a Carolina Herrera dress and hat from Philip Treacy.

Meghan Markle might have been playing it relatively safe style-wise as a representative of the royal family. However, now that she has more freedom, she's let her style heat up somewhat like when she wore this Carolina Herrera gown that dipped on her chest to the 2021 Salute To Freedom Gala.

Among other notable fashion brands, Meghan Markle seems to adore Oscar de la Renta. Indeed, you couldn't miss her in the bird-covered Oscar de la Renta gown (which apparently cost a cool $6,000, per Page Six) that she wore in October 2018 at the Australian Geographic Society Awards.

Meghan Markle may not have been allowed to walk on the red carpet when she arrived in Casablanca with Prince Harry, however, that doesn't mean she completely shied away from the color. Instead, she wore a red Valentino dress that featured exquisite swirling designs on the cape section that wrapped around her shoulders.

It can't be easy to decide what to wear when you're accompanying Queen Elizabeth during a royal engagement. Fortunately, Meghan Markle seemed to choose the perfect outfit when she opted for a white Givenchy dress with a simple black belt. While she didn't outshine the monarch, she did look incredible.

Meghan Markle loves her black coat from Givenchy so much that she's worn it more than once while making public appearances. She first wore it on Remembrance Day in November 2018 before popping it on again with a black chiffon dress while at the Association of Commonwealth Universities the following January.

It was all about the sparkle when Meghan Markle wore a sequined dress by Roland Mouret that was a deep shade of dark navy blue. Wearing the whimsical piece to Cirque du Soleil's "Totem" in January 2019, it was the perfect choice for a polished performance.

When Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in May 2018, she wore a Givenchy dress that was designed by Clare Waight Keller, who she honored at the British Fashion Awards later that same year. A statement from Kensington Palace (via Brides) noted that "the dress epitomizes a timeless minimal elegance."