Meghan Markle Just Wore Slim-Fit Trousers and Flat Shoes Like a French Woman
When Meghan Markle wears anything, be it a casual ensemble or a black-tie gown, we pay attention. So, earlier this week, when she decided to forgo wide-leg trousers—the pants silhouette that has been consistently dominating over the past few seasons—and instead opt for a pair of skinny trousers for a low-key restaurant date with her husband, Prince Harry, we noticed. Having morphed into something of a trendsetter in recent years, we just knew her selection would spark a style revolution—we've already seen countless comments on social media praising her for her choice. However, considering how rare Markle sightings are these days, what we didn't expect was to spot her wearing them again within the space of a week.
Sure, her first pair were leather, which she styled with a current-looking scarf coat and some trusty suede pumps, but her latest look has the same chic hallmarks as the OG: a tonal palette and simple styling, making it feel very French in the process. Let's break it down.
Cut above the ankle, we enjoy how she's made the most of this moment to showcase the perfect springtime shoe; her backless pointed mules from Valentino, which we've seen her wear in the past. Her shoes might be beige, but as far as her clothes go, Markle employed the editor-favoured styling trick of monochrome dressing, the practice of wearing the same colour throughout your outfit. Throw in a seriously covetable Chanel 19 handbag, an elegant updo, Valentino oversize sunglasses, and gold earrings, and this is an outfit we'd easily imagine French fashion types sporting.
If you're a regularBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing reader, you'll know how much we appreciate the Parisian aesthetic. So, as a gift to you (and ourselves), below, we've broken everything you could need to re-create this Meghan Markle skinny trouser look.
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Meghan Markle's look features a sleek Max Mara coat, proving that, although we're nearing spring, timeless cover-ups are always a wise investment.
Markle's exact mules are now out of stock, but the updated pair still feels very her.
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Maxine Eggenberger isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her ownBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
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