Photo Credit: The Daily Mail
wedding bells are ringing in london this week! in case you were still in a food coma yesterday and missed the big announcement, prince harry is officially off the market. i will admit, i'm slightly heartbroken, but it's for the best, i don't think i could survive the english winters...and while the biggest fashion statement meghan is making is that stunning sparkler on her left ring finger, it's her casual style that interests me.
we so rarely get to see kate middleton dressed down now, which makes incorporating her style hacks into our own wardrobes that much more difficult. however, since markel has been the apple of the paparazzi's eye for the past year and a half, we have plenty of inspiration to derive from her street style. just like their casual, and relaxed engagement story (he informally proposed while they were having a "cozy evening at home, roasting a chicken") everything about markle screams effortless. she more strongly resembles your cool, downtown friend who always manages to look chic and put together, than a budding duchess. and since, unfortuately, emulating the royals is the closest i'll be getting to buckingham palace i've gathered a few fashion tips from meghan to encorportate into my own wardrobe.
markle is a big fan of mixing high end and affordable pieces. and, for an added bonus, a great deal of the budget friendly options are from american brands, making them easier to procure!
until very recently, meghan called toronto home so she curated a rather extensive collection of statement coats. yesterday’s LINE "mara" wrap coat, has naturally already sold out, but other favorites of markle's included her album di famiglia black line corto puffy coat, j.crew field jacket, and (indicating she is already embracing her new british home) barbour gustnado, cavalry, and durham jackets.
another necessity in cold areas, such as canada or the uk, are bold boots. since meghan favors more understated, casual outfits, she upgrades her looks with her footwear. i luckily snagged these kamik sienna snow boots (a favorite of markle's being captured countless times by photographers) before the royal frenzy ensued. I'm also eyeing the more budget conscious jeffery campbell alternative to her burberry hazelhurst 115 suede ankle boots. Other favorites include her sarah flint 'sophia' booties and hunter rain boots.
meghan sticks to simple, flattering silhouettes. she shys away from most patterns, favoring a more neutral color palette.
she's not afraid to feminize more masculine pieces such as oversized oxfords and leather moto jackets, by pairing them with ballet flats or a cocktail dress. two of her go-to's are her misha nonoo "husband" shirt, and mackage baya leather jacket.
the final piece to the markle puzzle is accessorizing. much like her apparel choices, her accent pieces are simple and understated. she likes beanies, baseball, and panama hats. her favorite bag brands include goyard and mulberry.
i cannot wait to watch her style evolve as she steps into her royal role. let the hypothesizing regarding wedding gown designs commence!
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