Proof Meghan Markle Is Taking Style Cues From Kate Middleton With Her Monochromatic Outfits: Pics

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Proof Meghan Markle Is Taking Style Cues From Kate Middleton With Her Monochromatic Outfits: Pics

When it comes to fashion, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle have established themselves as international style stars with their own distinct looks, but that is not to say the royal sisters-in-law don’t look to each other for outfit inspiration. Ever since the Duchess of Cambridge announced her engagement to Prince William in November 2010, she’s cultivated a queen-to-be-worthy wardrobe of classic coats, gorgeous gowns, darling dresses and chic separates, and one of her go-to tricks for creating a timeless fashion statement is to embrace the power of monochromatic dressing. From all black everything to head-to-toe color (think: regal red, nautical navy, pretty pink, etc.), the mom-of-three isn’t afraid to get matchy-matchy with her ensembles, and it looks like the Duchess of Sussex has taken note. The former Suits actress may have more eclectic taste than her royal counterpart — but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t recognize smart styling when she sees it. Even though she prefers trendier silhouettes (i.e. sharp suits, slouchy wrap coats, shorter hemlines and dainty jewels), the mom-to-be has followed Kate’s lead with her penchant for sticking to coordinated color palettes. The results are super flattering thanks to the lengthening effect of rocking a uniform hue from top to bottom. Oh, and it makes getting dressed a snap by taking the guesswork out of pairing colors together. Who doesn't love a time-saving move that simplifies your life? Keep scrolling to see just a few of the fab monochromatic looks the Duchesses have sported over the years!

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Proof Meghan Markle Is Taking Style Cues From Kate Middleton With Her Monochromatic Outfits: Pics

When it comes to fashion, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle have established themselves as international style stars with their own distinct looks, but that is not to say the royal sisters-in-law don’t look to each other for outfit inspiration. Ever since the Duchess of Cambridge announced her engagement to Prince William in November 2010, she’s cultivated a queen-to-be-worthy wardrobe of classic coats, gorgeous gowns, darling dresses and chic separates, and one of her go-to tricks for creating a timeless fashion statement is to embrace the power of monochromatic dressing. From all black everything to head-to-toe color (think: regal red, nautical navy, pretty pink, etc.), the mom-of-three isn’t afraid to get matchy-matchy with her ensembles, and it looks like the Duchess of Sussex has taken note. The former Suits actress may have more eclectic taste than her royal counterpart — but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t recognize smart styling when she sees it. Even though she prefers trendier silhouettes (i.e. sharp suits, slouchy wrap coats, shorter hemlines and dainty jewels), the mom-to-be has followed Kate’s lead with her penchant for sticking to coordinated color palettes. The results are super flattering thanks to the lengthening effect of rocking a uniform hue from top to bottom. Oh, and it makes getting dressed a snap by taking the guesswork out of pairing colors together. Who doesn't love a time-saving move that simplifies your life? Keep scrolling to see just a few of the fab monochromatic looks the Duchesses have sported over the years!

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Neutral Territory

Proving that white, ivory and the likes deserve to be worn, in large doses, all year round, Duchess Kate rocked a vibrant Alexander McQueen dress (originally debuted at Princess Charlotte’s christening) during a July 2017 trip to Belgium. She accessories with a matching fascinator and nude pumps. Duchess Meghan, meanwhile, paid a visit to one of her patronages in January 2018 in an off-white H&M maternity dress, Emporio Armani coat and Manolo Blahnik slingback pumps.

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Scarlet Fever

It doesn’t get much more regal than head-to-toe red, as Kate proved in an asymmetrical Preen dress and matching accessories during her September 2016 trip to Canada. More recently, Meghan looked every bit the royal in Birkenhead, England, in January 2019 in a crimson Sentaler wrap coat and matching Stuart Weitzman pumps.

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All Black Everything

In case you needed a reminder, black is anything but boring, and the Duchess of Cambridge showed as much at the 2015 Royal Festival of Remembrance in a lacy Dolce and Gabbana frock. In one of her many boss-lady looks, the Duchess of Sussex attended the WellChild Awards in September 2018 in a noir Altuzarra pantsuit, Deitas shirt, clutch and pumps.

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Green Queens

With an infinite number of shade options, green has become a favorite of both duchesses. In January 2019, the mom-of-three visited the Family Action charity in London in a belted forest green Beulah London midi-length frock that she paired with moss-colored accessories. Attending the christening of Prince Louis in July 2018, Meghan was sleek in an olive belted Ralph Lauren sheath, Stephen Jones hat and pumps.

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Blue Belles

We don’t know what it is about maternity wear, the color navy and members of the Royal Family, but the sisters-in-law have both sported monochrome midnight looks while pregnant. Kate attended the 2018 Commonwealth Day while pregnant with Prince Louis in a Buelah London dress and coat, navy suede pumps and a bow-adorned Lock and Co. hat. Just days before announcing her own pregnancy, Markle stepped out at Princess Eugenie’s wedding in October 2018 in a navy Givenchy number and Manolo Blahnik pumps.

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At First Blush

Thinking pink in a royal-appropriate way, Kate toured Australia in April 2014 in a pastel Alexander McQueen two piece. In January 2019, Duchess Meghan showed off her burgeoning baby bump (and hinted at her impending arrival’s gender, perhaps?) during a trip to the National Theatre in London in a blush-pink Brandon Maxwell fit-and-flare dress and matching blazer. She accessorized with a Caroline Herrera clutch and Aquazzura heels.

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Brown-ie Points

Offering two different takes on the monochrome trend, Kate and Meghan mixed prints and shades in their brown ensembles. Back in February 2012, the Duchess of Cambridge sported a patterned Orla Kiely coat dress with color-coordinated tights and boots, while the Duchess of Sussex celebrated her first royal Christmas in December 2017 in a multi-hued ensemble that consisted of a sandy Sentaler wrap coat, cognac Stuart Weitzman over-the-knee boots and a custom Philip Treacy fascinator.