It's no secret that Meghan Markle isn't exactly a conventional royal bride [1]. Besides the fact that she's an American woman of color, the Suits actress has a Hollywood past and went through a divorce back in 2013. And it's starting to look like her nontraditional ways also extend to her style choices [2].

When Meghan officially announced her engagement to Prince Harry [3], she dressed to the nines [4] for the photo opp, sporting a sophisticated green dress and white trench coat (oh, and her insanely gorgeous engagement ring [5], of course). There was one thing, however, that she wasn't wearing that day at Kensington Palace: pantyhose.

Hosiery is seemingly an unspoken royal protocol across the pond, as Queen Elizabeth has basically worn it since day one, and Kate Middleton is known to sport flesh-toned tights [6] while making public appearances. But nylons apparently aren't quite Meghan's cup of tea, as the bride-to-be went pantyhose-less for arguably her biggest appearance yet. Bold move!

While you not-so-patiently await Meghan's next big style appearance, read on for a refresher on her flawless, hose-free engagement outfit, and see how much it differed from Duchess Kate's.

Kate Middleton Wore Sheer Stockings For Her Engagement Photos in 2010

The Duchess wore the tights with a gorgeous blue Issa wrap dress [8].

She Typically Wears Flesh-Colored Tights With Her Dresses

Kate wore a signature pair of stockings alongside Prince William at an event in 2011.

Meghan Ditched Tights For Her Engagement Photos With Prince Harry

She wore a Parosh green dress layered under a white trench coat from Canadian label Line [9].

The Trench Coat Belted in the Front

The coat is already completely sold out online because, well, look at it!

She Finished Her Engagement Look With a Pair of Aquazzura Lace-Up Pumps

No pantyhose here.