How to dress like a Duchess (and best of all, you can get Meghan’s look on the High St)

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Fiona McIntosh recreated Meghan Markle's style using High Street brands
She compares the Duchess of Sussex's style to Fifties movie stars
She suggest recreating Meghan's denim look with a chic version from Oasis
Warehouse offers a similar yellow dress to New York designer Brandon Maxwell

Published: 17:14 EDT, 1 August 2018 | Updated: 19:04 EDT, 1 August 2018

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We are so accustomed to seeing the Royals trussed up in cascading frills, prim shapes or fussy florals that the Duchess of Sussex’s understated style has taken us all rather by surprise.

Ditching the frayed jeans, tiny shorts and mini-skirts of her single years, she has held on to her unfussy, preppy American style, cleverly adjusting her love of monochrome to fit royal rules — albeit with the occasional mistake.

This summer, she’s stepped out in the sort of quiet chic last seen on Fifties movie stars — even favouring Givenchy, once worn by Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Onassis, whose style seems to have inspired the duchess.

The good news is that, while few of us could ever splurge on a Carolina Herrera suit or a Givenchy shirt-dress, Meghan’s pared-down look is easily achievable on the High Street. The key is choosing simple shapes and adding a skinny belt, heels and a tiny clutch bag.

Finally, we have a royal fashion icon whose style we can — and want to — steal . . .

Fashion expert Fiona McIntosh, revealed how a selection of Meghan Markle's (pictured left) most iconic looks can be recreated using items from the High Street

Off the shoulder sophistication

Dress, £125, theprettydresscompany.com; Hat, £34.99, martharoseboutique.co.uk

Designer: £5,420

High st: £159.99

Newlywed Meghan looked slim and clean-cut in this off-the-shoulder Carolina Herrera dress.

It was a lesson to us all in formal occasionwear. Invest in a strapless bra, and this look can be a winner at any age.

Super-chic in denim

Dress, £55, oasis-stores.com; Belt, £59, hobbs.co.uk; Bag (exact match), £35, jcrew.com; Shoes, £25.99, newlook.com; Shades, £15, accessorize.com

Designer: £3,265

High st: £189.99

Meghan Markle (pictured left) wore a belted denim dress to the Polo. Her look can be recreated with a similar flattering dress available at Oasis

Denim has come a long way — from farmhands to front row at the polo. Mixed with elastane, the fabric has stretch to flatter your figure, but is still firm enough to keep its shape.

Recreate Meghan’s look with this bargain Oasis dress and her exact clutch from American brand J. Crew.

Ace stripes this summer

Shirt, £15, and hat, £49.50, marksandspencer.com; Trousers, £49, topshop.com; Bag, £295, aspinaloflondon.com

Designer: £3,508

High st: £408.50

Meghan (pictured left) paired a Ralph Lauren shirt with palazzo pants for Wimbledon. M&S sells a similar style relaxed shirt for just £15

Bucking the trend for florals at Wimbledon, Meghan wore a crisp Ralph Lauren shirt and palazzo pants.

Style this copycat M&S shirt — a snip at just £15 — like Meghan with relaxed, rolled up sleeves and a casual, unbuttoned neck.

Fresh take on floaty florals

Dress, £45, Miss Selfridge at johnlewis.com; Shoes, £35, and fascinator (exact match), £29.50, marksandspencer.com;Bag, £30, houseoffraser.co.uk

Designer: £6,182

High st: £139.50

The Duchess of Sussex (pictured left) wore an elegant Oscar de la Renta gown as she attended the wedding of Princess Diana's niece. Miss Selfridge is currently selling a similar floral style that can be paired with an M&S fascinator

Busy florals have popped up like weeds this summer. The trick is finding a design that won’t swamp you, like Meghan’s Oscar de la Renta frock (above).

This pretty fitted dress is ideal. Finish the look with Meg’s perky M&S hat.

Go bold in yellow

Dress, £39, warehouse.co.uk; Shoes, £175, lkbennett.com; Earrings, £5, accessorize.com

Designer: £1,975

High st: £219

Meghan Markle (pictured left) wore a yellow crepe dress designed by Brandon Maxwell as she attended a Commonwealth event in London. High Street store Warehouse has a similar style which can be paired with heels from LK Bennett for a fraction of the cost

Hurrah, some colour! The crepe sheath dress by New York designer Brandon Maxwell made the duchess look young, radiant and wildly fashionable.

Luckily, the High Street is following suit with some very pretty summer yellows, like this sleeveless dress from Warehouse.

Bet on stylish monochrome

Dress, £75, and belt, £35, houseoffraser.co.uk; Shoes, £35, marksandspencer.co m; Fascinator, £49, debenhams.com; Bag, £22, asos.com; Earrings, £25, buckleylondon.com

Designer: £8,490

High st: £241

Meghan (pictured left) stepped out in Givenchy for this year's Ascot. The signature monochrome look can be recreated with a similar dress and belt available at House of Fraser

This Givenchy crepe shirt dress in Meghan’s signature monochrome can be easily recreated on the High Street.

Style with a skinny black belt and stilettos for an effortlessly stylish look.

Try a timeless two-piece

Jacket, £39.50, and trousers, £45, marksandspencer.com; T-shirt (exact match), £34, lavenderhillclothing.com; Shoes, £195, lkbennett.com; Belt, £24.90, uniqlo.com

Designer: £2,595

High st: £338.40

The key to this classic outfit, as Meghan shows, is to add length to your legs with a short jacket. Pair with heels and a skinny belt — and you have a look that’ll never date.