Ever since Meghan Markle was thrust into the public eye after word broke of her engagement to Prince Harry, the attention surrounding her wardrobe has been paramount. It’s safe to say that the Duchess of Sussex has quickly become fashion’s newest It-girl, with the ‘Meghan Effect’ now officially in full force. Since joining the British monarchy, Meghan’s style has undergone a dramatic transformation, swapping her ripped jeans and short dresses for pantyhose and midi length skirts. Yet long before her days as a Duchess, Megs was already a fashion icon in her own right.
Don’t believe us? From her days as a Hollywood actress to now, check out Meghan Markle’s iconic style evolution below.
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2006
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2007
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2007
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2011
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2012
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2012
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2012
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2012
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2012
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2012
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2013
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2013
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2013
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2013
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2013
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2013
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2014
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2014
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2014
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2014
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2014
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2014
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2015
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2015
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2015
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2016
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2016
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2016
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2016
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2016
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2017
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2017
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2018
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2018
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2018
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2018
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2018
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2018