Meghan Markle Style Evolution: Her Fashion Through the Years

Meghan Markle is a monochromatic moment expert, rocks a designer dress like nobody’s business and walks with sky-high stilettos with ease.

Meghan has had a clear sense of style since she stepped into the spotlight. The former To take star began acting in the early 2000s, with credits including General Hospital And Much like love – but it wasn’t until 2006, when she became a game show model on Deal or No Deal, that her red carpet journey really began.

During her briefcase-carrying days, the California native favored plunging necklines and sequins. She also wasn’t afraid to show a little skin, especially at fashion events.

At New York Fashion Week in 2013, she even showed off a glimpse of her toned abs while wearing a Hervé Léger two-piece ensemble by Max Azria. She then wore a silver Misha Nonoo mini with a plunging neckline to the Vogue Fashion Fund Awards in 2015.

When she found her way into the royal family when she got married Prince Harry in May 2018, she traded her playful partywear for more sophisticated and tailored looks from designers like Burberry, Marchesa and Dolce & Gabbana. With her coat game kicked into high gear and layering being of utmost importance, the actress made sure to combine her personal style with royal fashion, stay on top of trends and turn heads.

Meghan’s fashionable reign has continued — even after she and Harry stepped down as active members of the royal family in January 2020. Although she no longer wears fascinators and flowing tea dresses, she still impresses Uswith more daring pieces such as shorts and off-the-shoulder tops.

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