Since marrying Prince Harry in 2018, Meghan Markle has become one of the most watched women in the world, and that attention extends to her glamorous outfits.
What Meghan will wear has been hotly debated, discussed, speculated and eagerly awaited by fans and critics alike.
Since joining the royal family, the Duchess has developed a distinctive style with simplicity as the cornerstone of her aesthetic. In the Netflix documentary, she explains that she sticks to a neutral palette to blend in and not stand out when she’s with her husband’s family, but classic neutrals, earth tones, and monochrome outfits are her forte.
Meghan Markle, photographed in 2024, wears a variety of white outfits. The Duchess has worn all-white outfits multiple times so far this year for high-profile events, from charity polo matches to royal receptions and awards ceremonies. Meghan Markle, photographed in 2024, wears a variety of white outfits. The Duchess has worn all-white outfits multiple times so far this year for high-profile events, from charity polo matches to royal receptions and awards ceremonies. ASSOCIATED PRESS/Andrew Esiebo/Getty Images for The Archewell Foundation/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for W+P
There’s been a consistent theme in her wardrobe so far this year, with all-white looks making a recurring appearance in her style lineup.
Elegant, clean, pure and simple are all words that could describe the Duchess’s looks so far this year.
Newsweek takes a look at some of Meghan Markle’s fantastical white fashion looks set to debut in 2024.
Porochic
On April 12, Meghan was in Florida to watch Prince Harry compete in the Royal Salute Polo Challenge, which raises money for the Saint Barre charity.
The Duchess looked effortlessly chic in an all-white wrap-front dress with a keyhole bodice cut-out by California designer Heidi Merrick.
Meghan accessorized with a white handbag, nude suede high-heeled pumps and classic black sunglasses.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were photographed at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge in Wellington, Fla., on April 12. The Duchess wore a white wrap-front dress by Heidi Merrick. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were photographed at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge in Wellington, Fla., on April 12. The Duchess wore a white wrap-front dress by Heidi Merrick. The Associated Press
Classic Pant Suit
Prince Harry and Meghan’s most significant public appearance so far this year came during their official visit to Nigeria in May.
The couple were invited by the Chief of Staff of the Nigerian Ministry of Defence in connection with their activities at the Invictus Games, which Prince Harry is sponsoring.
While attending an official engagement in the capital, Abuja, Meghan wore a striking pure white pantsuit designed by American design house Altuzarra.
Meghan Markle was photographed with Prince Harry during a visit to Abuja, Nigeria on May 10. The Duchess wore a white pantsuit by Altuzarra. Meghan Markle was photographed with Prince Harry during a visit to Abuja, Nigeria on May 10. The Duchess wore a white pantsuit by Altuzarra. Andrew Essiebo/Getty Images, Courtesy of Archewell Foundation
Gorgeous reception dresses
For the big evening reception, which was one of the centrepieces of the Nigeria trip, Meghan again wore an all-white outfit to match Prince Harry’s light-coloured suit.
The Duchess wore a sophisticated strapless column dress by the brand Saint Agni, accessorized with simple diamond and gold jewelry.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were photographed at an evening reception held during their visit to Nigeria on May 11. The Duchess wore a column dress by St. Agni. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were photographed at an evening reception held during their visit to Nigeria on May 11. The Duchess wore a column dress by St. Agni. Andrew Essiebo/Getty Images, Courtesy of Archewell Foundation
The appeal of the ESPYs
Meghan’s most recent high-profile appearance was to attend the ESPYs in Los Angeles, where Prince Harry was awarded the Pat Tillman Award for his work at the Invictus Games.
For the red carpet event, Meghan wore a halter neck evening gown with a bare back and side slits, specially designed by the Oscar de la Renta team.
The dress’ silhouette was similar to the gown worn by the Duchess for her wedding reception at Frogmore House on the grounds of Windsor Castle in 2018.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were photographed as they attended the ESPYs in Los Angeles on July 14. The Duchess wore a custom white gown by Oscar de la Renta. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were photographed as they attended the ESPYs in Los Angeles on July 14. The Duchess wore a custom white gown by Oscar de la Renta. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for W+P
James Crawford Smith is Newsweek’s royal correspondent based in London. You can find him on X (formerly Twitter). translator And read his article on Newsweek’s The Royals Facebook page.
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