12 of the Best Meghan Markle Outfits From Every Month of 2018

by Joy Montgomery

It's hard to believe it's only been a bit over 12 months since Meghan Markle was thrust onto the international stage. The impact she's had on everything from our wardrobes to the way the royal family is perceived is monumental and will only continue. If you're a regular Who What Wear reader, then you know that we're royal family fashion fanatics, and 2018 has been a corker—in no small way—thanks to the Duchess of Sussex.

Reflecting back on all the excellent outfits, we felt it only fitting to celebrate Meghan Markle's 12 biggest sartorial highlights—one for every month. From a wintery Wales visit in a waist-tie coat to her unexpected appearance in Givenchy at the British Fashion Awards, Markle has sure been busy. Scroll down to see our favorite outfits from 2018.

January 

Best Megan Markle outfits 2018: black coat

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Markle knows the power of sticking to one color palette. This waist-cinching coat is smart yet attractive.

February 

Best Megan Markle outfits 2018: tartan coat

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One of our favorite Markle-approved coats of the year. The heritage check is very on trend and perfect for chilly winters. 

March

Best Megan Markle outfits 2018: camel coat

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A classic Markle outfit formula: midi skirt, court shoes, and a nude coat.

April

Best Megan Markle outfits 2018: stripe dress

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This Altuzarra dress got many an approving nod from the fashion crowd, thanks to its button-up detail and lovely waist belt. Very S/S 18.

May

Best Megan Markle outfits 2018: wedding dress

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You can't look back on 2018 without remembering the royal wedding. Markle chose Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy to design her simple yet stunning gown.

June

Best Megan Markle outfits 2018: white midi dress

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A first outing to Ascot calls for an elegant Givenchy (who else?) shirtdress and matching monochrome hat. Very My Fair Lady.

July

Best Megan Markle outfits 2018: denim midi dress

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Markle threw us a curveball with this denim sundress. However, she stuck to her favored midi-belted waist cut.

August

Best Megan Markle outfits 2018: blazer midi dress

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Meghan Markle in a minidress? Miracles can happen. The duchess chose this blazer dress designed by Judith & Charles for a showing of the hit musical Hamilton.

September

Best Megan Markle outfits 2018: blue blazer and trousers

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This has got to be the most glam outfit anyone has ever worn to play netball ever. We loved the asymmetry of the top and wide-leg fit of her trousers.

October

Best Megan Markle outfits 2018: blue gown

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We have no words. Markle was a vision in blue for her first state dinner in Fiji. The dress, by designer Safiyaa, featured a striking cape detail and was cut to flatter her growing baby bump.

November

Best Megan Markle outfits 2018: belted black dress

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Over the course of the year, it's become clear that the boatneck is Markle's neckline of choice. Case in point? The chic Givenchy belted midi she wore for Remembrance Day. 

December

Best Megan Markle outfits 2018: black maxi dress

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We couldn't quite believe it when Markle popped up at the British Fashion Awards to present Clare Waight Keller with the British Designer Womenswear Award. Her black one-shoulder dress was immaculate, as were the chunky bangles that adorned her wrists.

This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.

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