Meghan Markle Knows: The Only Thing Chicer Than Wearing All Black Is Wearing Black With *This* Color
Spotted at Sundance Film Festival: Meghan Markle wearing an elegant outfit—what's new? But actually, the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry attended a Sunday screening of their new film, Cookie Queens, during the annual event, and, of course, she could teach a masterclass in dressing for the occasion. There were no quirky nods to their mountainous location, be it faux fur, a cowboy hat, or an alpine cardigan. Her outfit was pure class as always, and it included the color combination that's proven itself to be even more valuable than wearing all black. Sorry to anyone who still thinks clashing is bad, but black-and-navy outfits are a perfect match, resulting in elegant outfits every time.
Specifically, Markle chose to pair a navy-blue trench coat by Heidi Merrick with black flare jeans from Veronica Beard. Underneath, she had on a casual, oatmeal-colored cashmere sweater by Brochu Walker, and on her feet were her go-to Manolo Blahnik pumps in black suede. The outfit was simple, yes, but refined and stylized, mostly due to her choice of colors, both neutral and elegant by nature.
On Meghan Markle: Heidi Merrick Fog Coat ($1275); Veronica Beard Jean Beverly Flare Skinny Jeans ($248); Brochu Walker The Everyday Cashmere Bright Crew ($428); Manolo Blahnik BB Pointed Toe Pump ($895)
The best part about Markle's preferred color combination is how easy it is to copy, probably with pieces you already own and love. Maybe you just haven't yet thought to wear them together. And if your closet's not as stocked with navy and black pieces as you'd like it to be, don't fret. There's plenty to choose from in both colors ahead. Just keep scrolling.
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Eliza Huber is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and the intersection of sports and fashion. She joined Who What Wear in 2021 from Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a business degree from the University of Iowa. She's launched two columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top runway trends each season. Eliza lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, watching WNBA games, and scouring The RealReal for discounted Prada.