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Some of us grew up with dreams of being a princess (or at least a member of the royal family and it’s probably because of Disney). But it isn’t as carefree as we think it is. Think about Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, who had recently married Prince Harry in an epic wedding earlier this year.
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Being a member of the royal family means that Markle’s actions and demeanour must reflect the prestige and regality. We’ve heard that some rules she had to follow include removing her social media presence, no dark nail polishes and no more wedges (what footwear will she wear now if she wants comfort and height?).
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While Meghan had to swap her wardrobe to something more befitting of a real-life princess, we are glad she has. Her style has been elevated while remaining timeless and chic, and this change has been widely appreciated. There are Instagram accounts dedicated to her style and even the hashtags #meghanmarklefashion and #meghanmarklestyle have thousands of posts.
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Her recent outfit at the Hamilton Musical which she attended with husband Prince Harry caught our eyes. Sporting a Judith & Charles tuxedo dress (which she paired with a black Paul Andrew pump), Meghan exuded nothing but sartorial class. The tuxedo dress was perhaps an homage to her past. After all, Meghan’s rise to fame was her role as paralegal Rachel Zane in American drama Suits.
Of course we had to emulate her style, dressing like a real-life princess might be the closest we get to fulfilling our childhood dream. Here are our top picks:
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Faith Connexion tuxedo dress, $1,629 from Farfetch
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Known for their unorthodox sense of fashion, we love how unique and humorous this Faith Connexion tuxedo dress it. You would definitely be getting a lot of well-wishers pointing out that you had worn this incorrectly.
Gabriela Hearst david silk-blend tuxedo dress, US$2,692.14 from Net-a-Porter
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A Net-a-Porter exclusive by Uruguayan model-turned-fashion-designer Gabriela Hearst, who was recently nominated for the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) womenswear designer of the year. This silk-wool blend white tuxedo dress is working professional on top and red carpet glamazon on the bottom (especially with that thigh high slit).
Alexandre Vauthier tuxedo mini dress, $2,995 from Farfetch
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Haute couture doesn’t have to be unwearable, as French couturier Alexandre Vauthier shows with this black tux mini dress. Made with 100% polyester, this lightweight dress is suitable for Singapore’s weather. Plus, the zipper and asymmetrical hem gives the dress a rocker chic vibe, so zip up and rock on.
Alexander McQueen double-breasted crepe tuxedo mini dress, US$2,141 from Net-a-Porter
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Taking a leaf from menswear tailoring, this tux from Alexander McQueen comes padded in the shoulders, yet it remains feminine with its mini-dress length and back paneling that gives a hourglass silhouette.
G2000 black trench dress, $119
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An affordable option in this mix, G2000 excels in making quality styles for the professional working women and this black trench dress is no option. Want to up the style factor? Layer this over a gorgeous bralette (like these one).
Need more convincing? Check out the other picks we have chosen earlier.
https://www.herworld.com/fashion/meghan-markle-duchess-royalty-tuxedo-dress-style-inspiration/
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Velvet cape blazer dress by Saint Laurent, £1,985 (S$3,549), via Net-a-Porter
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Striped blazer dress with flare sleeve detail by Vatanika, S$905, via Shopbop
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Double breasted wool blazer dress with satin buttons by Rachel Zoe, US$425 (S$577), via Shopbop
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Double breasted polyester blazer dress with silver buttons by Storets, US$89 (S$121)
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Corduroy double breasted blazer dress by Anna Quan, AUD$750 (S$753)
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V-neck double breasted blazer dress by The East Order, S$271.07, via Nordstrom
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Orange double breasted blazer dress by Missguided, £40 (S$72)
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Double breasted slouchy blazer dress by Zara, S$69.90
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Plunging neckline blazer dress by Lake Studio, US$770 (S$1,052), via Moda Operandi
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Checkered double breasted blazer dress by Tibi, S$1,174, via Neiman Marcus
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Fuchsia blazer dress with thick belt detail by Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh, S$2,370, via FRWD
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