Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle Share an Affordable T-Shirt Secret
As a royal only one year into her new lifestyle, Meghan Markle is still learning to navigate style as a Duchess. After all, we all know it’s very different from the dress code in her earlier Hollywood days—just check out these throwback photos of Markle to prove that. As such, it makes sense for her to take fashion cues from Kate Middleton, another commoner turned royal who has eight years of experience under her belt. One style secret weapon that both have adopted into their arsenal? A signature affordable T-shirt.
Kate has been wearing ME + EM striped Breton tops for over four years now, though her favored designs are now sold out, with at least three color variations in rotation. As for Meghan’s T-shirt of choice, the award goes to Lavender Hil’s “The Ultimate T-Shirt” line, which offers a myriad of necklines, fits, and sleeve lengths, enough choices to fulfill any royal outfit needs.
Curiously, both brands’ tees retail for within $20 of each other, are based in London sourcing only European materials, and claim to specialize in affordable luxury. Whether coincidence or not, it’s clear the duo has a like-minded style sense. Scroll down to see the tees in action, and scoop up one of Meghan’s for yourself.
Meghan's Lavender Hill T-Shirts
On Markle: Karen Walker jacket; Lavender Hill Scoop Neck T-Shirt ($42); Muck Boot Company boots
On Markle: Givenchy suit, belt, and bag; Lavender Hill Boat T-Shirt ($42); Sarah Flint heels
Kate's ME + EM T-Shirts
On Middleton: ME + EM T-shirt
On Middleton: Zara blazer; ME + EM T-shirt; J Brand jeans; Russell & Bromley shoes
On Middleton: ME + EM t-shirt.
On Middleton: ME + EM T-shirt; Topshop jeans; Sebago Bala shoes; Ray-Ban sunglasses
More Royal T-Shirt Looks
On Middleton: Zara blazer; Stuart Weitzman wedges
On Markle: Norrona Oslo jacket; Mother jeans; Birdies shoes
On Middleton: Luisa Spagnoli shirt; Superga sneakers.
Kat Collings has over 15 years of experience in the editorial fashion space, largely in digital publishing. She currently leads the vision for editorial content at WhoWhatWear.com as the site's editor in chief, having risen through the editorial ranks after joining the company in 2012. Collings is a Digiday Future Leader Awards nominee, was named Buzzfeed's best fashion Instagram accounts of the year, and is a member of the CFDA Awards Fashion Guild. Prior to Who What Wear, Collings worked on styling projects for brands such as Vogue, Teen Vogue, Lucky, and Oliver Peoples. She graduated from UCLA with a BA in communications and calls Los Angeles home.
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