All of the Ways Meghan Markle Is Changing Royal Fashion 

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All of the Ways Meghan Markle Is Changing Royal Fashion 

Meghan Markle is a game-changer. Ever since her engagement to Prince Harry in November 2017, the now Duchess of Sussex has become the new face for the royal family — and with that role the fashion of the royal family as well. And of course, she’s in good company with sister-in-law Kate Middleton, who is ever the fashion plate. But while Middleton goes classic, Meghan is giving royal style some new edge, whether it’s by infusing her outfits with her California-girl roots or wearing low-key outfits instead of elaborate frocks. From her penchant for sleek and minimal contemporary lines to her love of menswear-influenced suiting to her love of the bateau neckline (sparking its fashion renaissance) see how Meghan Markle is changing the face of royal style. [ami-related id="" url="https://okmagazine.com/photos/50-meghan-markle-outfits-best-royal-style-looks-you-can-wear-too/" title="Meghan Markle's Iconic Royal Style" target="_blank" showsubt="false"]

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All of the Ways Meghan Markle Is Changing Royal Fashion 

Meghan Markle is a game-changer. Ever since her engagement to Prince Harry in November 2017, the now Duchess of Sussex has become the new face for the royal family — and with that role the fashion of the royal family as well. And of course, she’s in good company with sister-in-law Kate Middleton, who is ever the fashion plate. But while Middleton goes classic, Meghan is giving royal style some new edge, whether it’s by infusing her outfits with her California-girl roots or wearing low-key outfits instead of elaborate frocks. From her penchant for sleek and minimal contemporary lines to her love of menswear-influenced suiting to her love of the bateau neckline (sparking its fashion renaissance) see how Meghan Markle is changing the face of royal style. [ami-related id="" url="https://okmagazine.com/photos/50-meghan-markle-outfits-best-royal-style-looks-you-can-wear-too/" title="Meghan Markle's Iconic Royal Style" target="_blank" showsubt="false"]

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She’s Minimal

Breaking with the tradition of Princess Diana and Kate Middleton’s elaborate and feminine wedding gowns, Markle pared things back with a sculptural Givenchy by Clare Waight Keller wedding dress with clean lines and minimal details. 

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She’s Borrows from the Boys

Unlike her sister-in-law who makes casual appearances in trousers, Markle has brought suiting with sleek lines and feminine flair back in vogue for dressier royal appearances in the official capacity.

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She’s Not Afraid of Color

Markle made a statement at the Your Commonwealth Youth Challenge in a canary yellow sheath that was so bright and cheerful, she inspired Kate Middleton to rock the same hue and similarly cut Dolce & Gabbana sheath to Wimbledon a few weeks later.

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She Prefers Undone Hair 

If her sister-in-law brought back the voluminous chignon and updo to the forefront of regal coiffery, then Markle is the champion of the un-done cool-girl 'do.

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She Wears Black

Markle broke with the royal tradition of not wearing black for public appearances the color reserved for funerals) by wearing a contemporary frock by Black Halo on April 26 in the previously off-limits hue.

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She Brought Back the Bateau Neck 

Markle’s most reached-for silhouette, the simple high-neck cut is understated and exquisitely elegant. No wonder the Duchess of Sussex favors it whether it’s for her wedding dress or her first official Royal Tour — or the 100th Anniversary of the RAF!