Meghan Markle took quite a break from the spotlight, but royal style lovers around the world rejoiced in September 2023 - the Duchess of Sussex was back and rocking her signature stylish looks at the Invictus Games in Germany, wearing dresses, skinny jeans and trenches to die for.
And the good news is that you can shop most of Duchess Meghan's looks, from budget friendly brands like Banana Republic, POLO Ralph Lauren and J Crew, to luxury pieces from Cuyana and Cult Gaia.
Duchess Meghan's Invictus fashion for the win
The Duchess had my attention even before she made her public debut alongside husband Prince Harry in Düsseldorf, when I spotted that she was wearing one of her three pairs of under-$100 Le Specs sunglasses. The former Suits star opted for the round Le Danzing style that you can shop for $85 (£49).
While we’re used to Meghan stepping out in her luxury staples, like her Chanel cap toe slingbacks or her Goyard tote, I loved that for her first appearance she chose a very accessible look: a Banana Republic shirt dress that fans flocked to shop. And it’s no wonder - the super chic midi was on sale for less than $60.
I’ve been keeping an eye on Duchess Meghan’s style for years, and one of the great things about her fashion choices is that they’re as wearable as they are stylish, and always in a pared-down palette, so her pieces are always timeless whether they’re high-end or budget-friendly.
She repeated quite a few of her fave wardrobe must-haves- like minimalist pieces from affordable J Crew - which is a brand also loved by her mother Doria Ragland - and skinny jeans by A-list denim brand Frame.
It looks like Meghan might have a whole closet full of Frame skinnies - she also wore a white version by the Hailey Bieber and Gigi Hadid-approved label earlier this summer.
Shop Meghan's Invictus Games looks
We can’t wait to see what other royal style hits the Duchess of Sussex has in her Invictus Games wardrobe, and will keep you updated through the end of the Games. In the meantime, if you love any of Meghan's looks, you should probably shop them ASAP. The "Meghan Effect" is real!
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Meghan Markle stood by Prince Harry's side during the closing ceremony Cult Gaia 'Raylene' Gown
After a week of neutrals, Duchess Meghan ended the Invictus Games with a burst of gorgeous color - the Cult Gaia 'Raylene' gown in the shade Seamoss.
While the dress is nearly sold out, the designer has a shorter version of the look, the pretty 'Anelia' dress ($498), which is a mini length with spaghetti straps.
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Cuyana trench + paper bag pants
The California-born royal continued her parade of luxe neutrals with a silk trench by Cuyana teamed with matching paperbag pants by the label.
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Frame cropped jeans + J Crew top
At the Invictus Games wheelchair basketball finals, Meghan wore a pair of black 'Le Color Crop' skinny jeans in the shade Film Noir by Frame, a denim brand also loved by the likes of Gigi Hadid and Hailey Bieber.
The Duchess teamed the $208 dark skinnies with a simple $98 cashmere top by J Crew. The sleeveless look also comes in cream and grey, too.
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J Crew knit jacket + Staud pleated shorts
On Day Five of the Invictus Games, Meghan wore her Chanel cap toe flats with a white J Crew knit jacket ($158) with contrasting black piping - and while the JCrew look quickly sold out it's now available for pre-order!
The Duchess teamed the two-tone cardigan with pleated 'Luisa' shorts by Staud ($175).
You may remember that Meghan wore a longer pair of Staud shorts in pink for a Lakers game over the summer.
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Meghan wore a Ralph Lauren sweater vest with white skinny jeans POLO Ralph Lauren vest + Frame skinny jeans
The Duchess of Sussex went for a sleek, preppy look wearing a $110 Polo Ralph Lauren cable knit top and white Frame skinny jeans.
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L'Agence blouse + Miu Miu sunglasses
Meghan’s love of tonal dressing took center stage with her ‘quiet elegance’ look - a $345 bronze silk blouse by L’Agence, a label you’ll find in the closets of celebrities like Taylor Swift and Nicky Hilton, with the Duchess’ beloved wide leg trousers by Gabriela Hearst.
And what would a luxe look be without designer shades? Meghan’s are the Miu Miu ‘Artiste’ sunglasses that we’ve seen her wear before.
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Le Specs Le Danzing sunglasses
In photos published by the Daily Mail, Duchess Meghan was spotted rocking the affordable Le Danzing sunglasses by her go-to brand Le Specs as she arrived in Dusseldorf.
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Meghan's black pleated dress from Banana Republic Banana Republic shirt dress
The Duchess of Sussex opted for an affordable look for her first official appearance at the Invictus Games in Germany. The pleated Banana Republic shirt dress, which originally cost $140, has been reduced to just $59.50.
While the actual dress is only available Stateside, we found some amazing lookalikes for UK royal fans.
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Prince Harry and Meghan attend the cycling medal ceremony during day six of the Invictus Games Cesta Collective bag + Saint Laurent flats
Hand-in-hand with Harry, Duchess Meghan ws enjoying the late summer sunshine on September 15 wearing a past season romper from Zara, accessorised with a crossbody bag from Cesta Collective in the shade Olive Grove and some very luxe Saint Laurent flat mules.
Her sold out Krewe 'Gravier' sunglasses finished off the look.
Meghan and Harry at the Invictus Games
Prince Harry was on hand for Day One of the Invictus Games 2023, and wife Meghan arrived a few days later, on September 14, apologizing for being "late to the party".
The Prince Harry-founded sports competition, which sees wounded and injured service personnel and veterans from nearly two dozen nations compete in sports from wheelchair basketball to track and field, wraps up with a closing ceremony on September 16.
If you’d like to learn more, the Games are also featured in a Netflix documentary, Heart of Invictus, which follows the stories of former soldiers competing in the 2022 Invictus Games.
