Meghan Markle [1] knew how to accessorize her baby bump — tailored coats, Aquazzura slingbacks, delicate diamond earrings, and Dior clutches.
Since Kensington Palace announced Prince Harry and the duchess were expecting, Meghan built a royal maternity wardrobe fit for a queen. Designers like Givenchy [2], Oscar de la Renta [3], and Carolina Herrera [4] lined the racks. While Meghan had a closet full of couture to choose from, she also didn't overlook more affordable brands during her pregnancy, like H&M [5], J.Crew [6], and Aritzia [7]. And she wasn't afraid to repeat an outfit, either. No matter who or what she wore, Meghan's maternity style was simple yet sophisticated, fun and flirty, but still appropriate — a lesson in fashion we could all learn something from.
Now that the Duke and Duchess have welcomed their baby boy [8], get inspired and follow these 28 Markle-inspired maternity style-tips to influence your own mommy-to-be wardrobe.
Boots Are Made For Walking — and That's Just What They'll Do
Meghan swapped stilettos for knee-high boots [10] during a walkabout in the snow in Bristol, England, on Feb. 1, 2019. She paired her olive Sarah Flint suede boots with matching suede accessories — a Ralph Lauren khaki clutch and beige gloves — to complement the Oscar de la Renta animal-print chiffon dress [11] under her black William Vintage coat.
Let the Coat Do the Talking
Meghan wore a black Givenchy single-breasted coat with capped shoulders [12] — buttoned just once to reveal the pleated asymmetric skirt of the black Givenchy dress she wore underneath — during her visit to the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) in London on Jan. 31, 2019. Meghan first wore the chic, military-inspired coat to Remembrance Sunday [13] in November 2018.
A V-Neck Can Be Va-Va-Voom Without Being Too Revealing
Meghan wore a pale pink Brandon Maxwell v-neck dress [14] with a matching blazer, her Aquazzura engagement heels [15], and a Carolina Herrera box clutch to attend the National Theatre in London on Jan. 30, 2019.
A Neutral Color Palette Doesn't Have to Be Boring
For this neutral-hued look, Meghan wore a $35 H&M knit sweater dress [16] paired with an Armani coat, Stella McCartney slingbacks, and a Stella McCartney Falabella tote during her visit to an animal welfare charity in London on Jan. 16, 2019.
Color Clashes Can Be Chic
Meghan channeled Princess Diana [17] in a red Sentaler coat over a purple Maxwell dress by Babaton for Aritzia — a chic color clash [18] — with red heels and a tan Gabriela Hearst bag during the royal couple's first outing in the new year [19] in Birkenhead, England, on Jan. 14, 2019.
It's in the Details
Meghan paired a tan Oscar de la Renta trench coat and a black Elizia dress by Hatch [20] with statement Gianvito Rossi cow-print heels, delicate Felicity earrings by Kimai [21], soft suede gloves, and a black Victoria Beckham [22] mini vanity bag during her visit to a charity for unemployed women [23] in London on Jan. 10, 2019.
Know Which Designers Work For You — and Wear Them Head to Toe
Meghan wore a Victoria Beckham ensemble [24] — a navy wool-blend midi dress [25], a navy tailored slim coat [26], black leather boots [27], and a Powder Box leather bag [28] — to Christmas Day church service in King's Lynn, England, on Dec. 25, 2018.
Play With Patterns
Meghan wore a floral dress by Brock Collection [29] and a gray Soia & Kyo coat [30] with ties that accentuated her baby bump during her visit to a residential nursing home [31] in Twickenham, England, on Dec. 18, 2018. She paired the subtly patterned dress with Aquazzura Deneuve bow-embellished suede pumps and a bespoke Charlie Oyster silk clutch by Wilbur & Gussie [32].
Show Some Skin
Meghan showed off her pregnancy glow in a black velvet one-shoulder, floor-length Givenchy gown [33] and strappy gold Tamara Mellon Karat Metallic Nappa sandals [34] during her surprise appearance at The Fashion Awards in London on Dec. 10, 2018.
Match in Monochrome
Meghan matched a red Club Monaco dress [35] with a dark red velvet collar and a maroon Club Monaco coat during her visit to a community kitchen [36] in London on Nov. 21, 2018.
Add Some Sparkle
Meghan shined in a strapless sequined Safiyaa top [37], to which she added halter straps [38] and a Safiyaa bespoke maxi skirt at The Royal Variety Performance in London on Nov. 19, 2018. Meghan accessorized with black Aquazzura heels, Birks earrings, her one-of-a-kind engagement ring [39], and a glittery Olga Berg box clutch.
Suit Up
Meghan wore a bespoke dark blue suit dress with a red poppy pin [40], navy Aquazzura Deneuve bow-embellished pumps, a dark blue Dior cluth, and a Stephen Jones beret for the Centenary of the Armistice [41] on Nov. 11, 2018. Meghan has worn similar styles in the past, even before her pregnancy, like the pink Prada suit dress [42] she wore to Queen Elizabeth's Young Leader Awards in June 2018.
Wear It Again
Like sister-in-law Kate Middleton, Meghan has become a pro at rewearing outfits in a fun and fresh way [43] during her pregnancy. Meghan rewore a ruffled midi dress by Antonio Berardi [44] to a reception with the prime minister in Rotorua, New Zealand, on Oct. 31, 2018. Meghan first wore this dress while supporting her then-boyfriend, Prince Harry, at the Audi Polo Challenge [45] in May 2017. This time around, Meghan traded her white blazer by Babaton for Aritzia [46] for bare shoulders, completing the look with Aquazzura Deneuve bow-embellished heels, Emily Mortimer Nova earrings [47], and a dark blue leather clutch.
Find Your Color
Megan wore an all-blue ensemble — a blue Givenchy bespoke short-sleeved sweater, a blue Givenchy pleated midi skirt [48], and navy Manolo Blahnik suede pumps — for the final day of the 16-day royal tour [49] in Rotorua, New Zealand, on Oct. 31, 2018.
Dress Up Your Jeans
Meghan dressed up her favorite pair of Outland Denim skinny jeans [50] with a Club Monaco jacket, a black turtleneck, and Stuart Weitzman lace-up boots [51] to grab a bite in Wellington, New Zealand, on Oct. 29, 2018.
Or Dress 'Em Down
Meghan wore J.Crew jeans, a black Lavender Hill Clothing Co. t-shirt, and a Karen Walker jacket with "Reign" boots from the Muck Boot Company [52] to play in the rain [53] and dedicate 30 acres of native bush in Auckland, New Zealand, on Oct. 30, 2018. She completed her rainy-day look with Boh Runga stud earrings and a Maori tattoo diamond necklace from Simon James [54].
Invest in a Trench Coat
Meghan wore a Brandon Maxwell midi dress with a Burberry trench coat [55] and Stuart Weitzman pumps during the royal couple's public walkabout in Auckland, New Zealand [56], on Oct. 30, 2018. A trench coat was a must-have in Meghan's wardrobe during the 16-day royal tour [57].
A Peplum Hugs in All the Right Places
Meghan wore a deep red Scanlan Theodore wrap jacket pinned with a red poppy [58] and her Outland Denim skinny jeans [59] with Sarah Flint heels and Shaun Leane earrings to the Invictus Games in Sydney on Oct. 27, 2018. A few weeks later, Meghan wore a similar style sequined Safiyaa peplum halter top [60] to The Royal Variety Performance in London.
Baby Blue Is For Mom, Too
Meghan wore a sky-blue Veronica Beard Cary shirtdress [61] with Banana Republic Madison side-cutout pumps during her visit to Tupou College in Tonga on Oct. 26, 2018. A few nights prior, Meghan wore a similar-colored blue Ginkgo cape dress by Safiyaa [62] at a state dinner in Suva, Fiji [63], on Oct. 23, 2018.
Be Bold
Meghan stepped off the plane wearing a bright red Self-Portrait pleated floral gown [64] with an altered hem, Manolo Blahnik heels, and a Dior clutch upon the royal couple's arrival in Tonga [65] on Oct. 25, 2018. In January 2019, Meghan caught our attention again in a bold color combo [66] of red and purple during her visit to Birkenhead, England.
Flowy Can Be Flattering
Meghan wore a flowy Frederica printed ruffle dress by Figue [67] with Castañer Carina canvas wedge espadrilles [68], Karen Walker earrings, a Shaun Leane bracelet, and a patterned clutch made by local women that she purchased earlier at the Suva Market [69] in Suva, Fiji, on Oct. 24, 2018.
Swap Your Button-Down For a Button-Front Dress
Meghan wore a black button-front dress by New Zealand-born designer Emilia Wickstead with a black Philip Treacy fascinator hat to the official opening of the ANZAC Memorial extension [70] in Sydney on Oct. 20, 2018. The following week, Meghan wore a similar style sky-blue Veronica Beard Cary shirtdress [71] to Tupou College in Tonga on Oct. 26, 2018.
A Cape Dress Will Make You Feel (and Look) Like Supermom
Meghan wore a navy Stella McCartney cape dress [72] — the same one she wore to Queen Elizabeth's birthday [73] — to the Sydney Opera House in Australia on Oct. 20, 2018. She completed the look with a Gillian Anderson coat [74] draped over her shoulders, Stuart Weitzman heels, Birks sapphire and diamond earrings, and a Dior bespoke satin clutch. A few nights later, Meghan wore a similar style blue Ginkgo cape maxi dress by Safiyaa [75] to a state dinner in Suva, Fiji [76], on Oct. 23, 2018.
An A-Line Cut Is Classic (and Cute)
Meghan wore a sleeveless two-tone blue Roksanda midi dress [77] with Stuart Weitzman pumps and Birks jewelry during her visit to a girls' high school in Sydney on Oct. 19, 2018.
Make a Lasting Impression in Ruffles
Meghan wore a navy ruffled, sleeveless dress by Australian designer Dion Lee [78] with matching Manolo Blahnik BB pumps to a reception at the Government House in Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. 18, 2018. She accessorized the look with a Gucci Sylvie mini leather shoulder bag, a Shaun Leane cuff, and a Martin Grant trench coat.
Your LBD Is Still a Staple in Your Maternity Wardrobe
Meghan wore a black Club Monaco Miguellina dress [79] with a Martin Grant trench coat and her go-to, on-the-go Rothy's flats [80] during a visit to South Melbourne Beach in Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. 18, 2018.
Upgrade Your Outfit With a Blazer
Meghan upgraded her ol' jeans and tee — a white Maison Kitsuné blouse and her trusty Outland Denim jeans [81] — with a Serena Williams Collection blazer [82] and black J.Crew ankle boots for her flight to Dubbo, Australia, on Oct. 17, 2018.
Wear More Pleats, Please
Meghan wore an army-green pleated Brandon Maxwell dress [83] with Tamara Mellon Rebel pumps [84] and jewelry that once belonged to Princess Diana [85] during her visit to the Admiralty House [86] in Sydney on Oct. 16, 2018. A few weeks later, she wore a similar style blue Givenchy pleated midi skirt [87] in Rotorua, New Zealand, on Oct. 31, 2018.
Comfort Is Key
Meghan wore an ivory Karen Gee Blessed dress [88] with jewelry that once belonged to Princess Diana [89] to kick off the 16-day royal tour [90] in Sydney on Oct. 16, 2018. Later that day, Meghan traded in her Stuart Weitzman Legend pumps [91] for a pair of Rothy's pointed-toe flats [92]. A few days later, Meghan kicked off her heels for flats [93] again at South Melbourne Beach in Melbourne, Australia.
