I’ve been a royal style watcher for quite a while now, and when it comes to Meghan Markle's wardrobe, there are a few things you can count on, and flattering, classic pieces that stand the test of time are one of them. Enter: the Duchess of Sussex’s signature white halter top.
If you love Meghan's original Anine Bing 'Kylin' top as much as I do, there's some good news: H&M has a rib knit halterneck bodysuit that will help you get the look for much less.
© Chris JacksonThe exact Anine Bing look is hard to find these days, but H&M's bodysuit is a great alternative. The halterneck body comes in sizes XS to XXL, and is priced at just $17.99 (£12.99). If the cream hue isn’t your style, the top also comes in black and olive green, too.
It’s such a versatile piece - you can wear it with loose-fitting tailored trousers like Meghan, or slip it on underneath a pair of wide leg jeans or midi skirt. It’s so light that it works for summer but will take you right into the autumn and beyond, just layer the look with a blazer or chunky cardigan and you’re ready to go.
The fact that it’s a bodysuit means it will fit smoothly underneath anything, even a pencil skirt, another of the Duchess’ signature looks.
Shoppers have given the look 4.3 stars on the H&M site, with the soft rib knit material standing out with comments like “feels nice” and “good quality”.
The shoulder baring silhouette is such a flattering one, it’s no wonder Meghan has it on repeat. She loves halter necklines so much she even chose to wear one on her wedding day. Who could forget the moment the newlywed Duchess stepped out for her reception wearing a figure skimming ivory halter neck dress by Stella McCartney?
© WPA PoolFive years later, the halter look is still in style. Meghan first wore her lightweight rib knit Anine Bing sleeveless halterneck top for the Invictus Games in Germany in September 2022 and more recently the mother-of-two was seen wearing the look while out and about in California.
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Meghan wowed in a striped bodycon dress by Posse Posse 'Theo' Strapless Dress
How Meghan styled it:
The Duchess of Sussex stepped out with husband Prince Harry for her 42nd birthday dinner in Montecito, California wearing the Posse dress along with her fave Cult Gaia ‘Nia’ clutch and Emme Parsons 'Cecilia' Sandals.
The black and white striped Theo Dress is a bodycon strapless style with an elasticated bust.
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Frame Le High Skinny jeans in Blanc
How Meghan styled it:
Meghan teamed her white Frame jeans – it's a denim brand loved by stars from JLo to Hailey Bieber – with her trusty Max Mara coat and Chanel slingbacks. The royal was spotted during a makeup free outing near her Montecito home in August 2023.
Meghan's white Frame jeans feature a high rise skinny fit and are made from premium superstretch denim.
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Everlane Silky Cotton Relaxed Shirt
How Meghan styled it:
Meghan wore her Everlane shirt with a white blazer and dark shorts in May 2022 as she watched husband Prince Harry play polo.
Everlane calls this the 'perfect button-down' - it's 100% cotton in a traditional twill for a silky smooth feel.
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Duchess Meghan carried the DeMellier Mini Venice for one of her earliest royal engagements DeMellier Mini Venice Bag
How Meghan styled it:
The Duchess of Sussex wore the bag along with one of her signature belted wrap coats in black for an outing in Wales.
The Mini Venice by royal fave DeMellier - also loved by Princess Kate - is a luxury leather bag that can be worn three ways: as a top handle bag, crossbody or shoulder bag.
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Reformation ‘Mason’ Linen Short
How Meghan styled it:
Available in five hues, these Reformation shorts, which the Duchess wore to one of Harry’s polo matches, are everything Meghan loves - linen, tailored and chic. She teamed the shorts with a crisp white shirt and Hermes 'Oran' sandals in gold.
The 100% linen 'Mason' shorts have a relaxed fit and feature a pleated front, belt loops and side pockets.6/10
Veronica Beard 'Roanoke' Shirt Dress
How Meghan styled it:
Seen with Harry and good friend Tyler Perry on the director's estate during the Harry & Meghan Netflix documentary, the Duchess wore the dress in a very casual fashion, with her hair in loose waves, neutral flats and dark sunglasses.
This stretch-ctton classic shirtdress features a cool trompe l'oeil sarong waist tie - it's a fabulous look for the weekend or the office.
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Staud 'Millie' Dress
How Meghan styled it:
Meghan wore this dress during the tour of South Africa in 2019, where she teamed it with pointed neutral flats and an ivory head scarf.
Staud's Millie maxi dress – it has pockets! – is made from sustainable recycled nylon and includes a matching belt.
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Ralph Lauren Belt
Meghan's affordable belt perfectly matched her $428 Cult Gaia 'Nia' clutch Ralph Lauren Leather Slide-Buckle Belt
How Meghan styled it:
The Duchess has worn the belt a few times styled with tailored linen shorts and flats - including $700 Hermes ‘Oran’ Sandals
This eternally stylish (and affordable) leather belt features an "LRL"-engraved brass slide buckle.
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Magic Linen 'Toscana' dress
How Meghan styled it:
We spotted Meghan wearing it with her Chanel cream and black ballet flats and a large straw hat from Janessa Leone.
This dress, which comes in a whole array of hues, is so Meghan – it's minimalist, super chic and made from 100% linen... and it has pockets!
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Staud shorts suit
How Meghan styled it:
Meghan looked incredible in the set which she wore with a white T-shirt and nude heels to an NBA game in April 2023.
This pretty linen look by Staud consists of the 'Eris' shorts with matching belt teamed with the 'Maxwell' blazer, both in the shade Rosebud.
