5 Basics Meghan Markle Wears on Repeat

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What would we do without a handful of trusty staples to keep us in sartorial check? From the perfect white button-down to a dependable little black dress, these essentials are the building blocks of a well-rounded wardrobe that make day-to-day dressing infinitely easier. Undoubtedly, there are certain celebrities who are on top of it in terms of styling their basics—Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Aniston, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, to name a few. But today, we’re taking a deeper dive into Meghan Markle’s enviable staple closet. While statement pieces are a big part of her wardrobe as a royal on duty, she tends to anchor these pieces with dependable basics—think nude pointed-toe pumps and neutral overcoats. Her off-duty looks are likewise made up of timeless classics—skinny black jeans and white button-down shirts. She certainly has a knack for styling simple staples for maximum impact. If you want to emulate her steadfast closet of basics, then scroll below for the go-to pieces that anchor her closet.

Nude Pointed-Toe Pumps

Definitely one of the hardest-working items in Meghan's closet, neutral pumps are her preferred shoe of choice for almost every outfit, from dresses to pants. She loves them in black too.

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On Meghan Markle: Brandon Maxwell dress; Manolo Blahnik BB Nude Pump ($625)

White Button-Down Shirts

She wears them dressed down with skinny jeans and dressed up for red carpet events. Meghan knows the dependably chic power of a staple white button-down.

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On Meghan Markle: Givenchy white button-down shirt and black high-waisted skirt

Black Pants

Whether a tapered cut, wide-leg trousers, or, more recently, black skinny jeans, Meghan keeps her look polished in trusty black pants.

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On Meghan Markle: Givenchy black trousers and blazer

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On Meghan Markle: Givenchy black pantsuit

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On Meghan Markle: William Vintage Courrèges Haute Couture black trapeze coat in matelassé silk circa 1965; Manolo Blahnik BB Nude Pump ($625); Le Specs Sunglasses; Hatch Skinny Maternity Jeans ($248)

Neutral-Color Overcoats

Whether beige, camel, white, or black, Meghan loves a beautiful staple overcoat to make her whole outfit infinitely more refined.

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On Meghan Markle: Calvin Klein turtleneck dress; Amanda Wakely Crombie Coat ($1190)

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On Meghan Markle: Brock Collection Odilia Floral-Print Dress Midi Dress ($1044); Soia and Kyo Adelaida Wool Coat ($695)

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On Meghan Markle: Victoria Beckham Deep Navy Tailored Slim Coat; Victoria Beckham Black Powder Box Bag ($2125)

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On Meghan Markle: H&M MAMA Fine-Knit Dress ($50); Emporio Armani Beige Single Breasted Cashmere Coat ($1699); Aquazurra Deneuve Taupe Suede Pump ($750)

Leggings

While we don't see the duchess wearing these too often, on a recent trip to New York, she stepped out in chic black staple leggings, topped off with a camel coat to keep the look sophisticated. We're convinced she wears them behind closed doors when hanging out at the palace!

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On Meghan Markle: Adidas UltraBoost Running Shoe ($180); Black leggings; Cuyana Le Sud Weekender ($395); Camel Coat

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Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for nearly a decade. Judith started on the Shop Who What Wear team, creating content and managing a team of merchandisers for the Who What Wear shopping app. She later crossed over to the editorial team, where she shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands in her shopping-focused stories and social takeovers. She has become one of the top affiliate earners during her six plus years at Who What Wear. Before working in fashion, Judith was a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) and shared her passion for travel and food. She studied at the prestigious London Academy of Dramatic Arts as well as Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York. She later studied fashion merchandising and design, which laid the foundation for her career in fashion.


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