All the clever fashion tricks Meghan Markle uses to keep her look ageless – including Gen Z’s beloved chunky trainers

Meghan Markle has firmly established herself as a fashion icon, rarely missing the mark when it comes to style. 

Known for her love of designer labels, the Duchess of Sussex masterfully embraces trends often favoured by Gen Z, maintaining a fresh and youthful edge to her aesthetic.

From supersized tailoring to the daring waistcoat-with-nothing-underneath, we explore some of Meghan’s most striking style moments. 

Supersized silhouettes

While classic tailoring will forever have a place in the modern wardrobe, wide-leg trousers continue to reign as a refreshing, youthful option.

This season, the silhouette gets an update with a super high-rise waist and dramatically sweeping legs – a style Meghan particularly favours. 

A standout moment was when she stepped out in a Ralph Lauren suit, teamed with an unbuttoned silk blouse and her trusty Manolo Blahnik heels. 

The linen suit, in a flattering camel tone, epitomised Meghan’s signature aesthetic: modern, refined and effortlessly elegant. 

This season, the trouser suit gets an update with a super high-rise waist and dramatically sweeping legs – a style Meghan Markle particularly favours

Chunky trainers take over

Trainers have evolved dramatically in recent years, with bold, chunky designs propelled into the spotlight by Gen Z. 

No longer limited to athletic or streetwear settings, these statement kicks have conquered both runways and royal wardrobes.

In her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, the Duchess chanelled the ‘quiet luxury’ trend by sporting New Balance 327s – a retro-inspired design based on the brand’s 1970s running shoes. 

With their angular wedge silhouette, trail-style lug soles and minimalist beige colour palette, they captured Meghan’s understated aesthetic. 

In her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, the Duchess embraced the ‘quiet luxury’ trend by sporting New Balance 327s – a retro-inspired design based on the brand’s 1970s running shoes

Waistcoat, worn bare

Waistcoats have emerged as a stylish wardrobe essential for both formalwear and relaxed looks. 

Meghan has championed the craze with several iterations, notably a tailored halterneck design from Veronica Beard. 

Featuring a longline silhouette and tortoiseshell buttons, the navy waistcoat offered a flattering fit, especially when paired with matching cropped trousers.

She accessorised with Manolo Blahnik slingback shoes and a contrasting tote from Loro Piana.

Waistcoats have emerged as a stylish wardrobe essential for both formalwear and relaxed looks. Meghan has championed the trend with several versions, notably a tailored halterneck design from Veronica Beard

Peekaboo moments 

At the 2023 Invictus Games closing ceremony in Dusseldorf, Meghan turned heads in a teal lace gown by Cult Gaia. 

The strapless dress, adorned with intricate laser-cut details, delivered a sophisticated take on the sheer trend. 

Moreover, the strategic peekaboo design highlighted her décolletage, arms and flashes of leg, adding a tasteful edge to the ensemble. 

She elevated the look with Aquazzura pumps and a sleek chignon hairstyle, seamlessly balancing allure and grace. 

Meghan’s peekaboo dress from Cult Gaia highlighted her décolletage, arms and flashes of leg, adding a tasteful edge to the ensemble

Double denim done right

Meghan has embraced the double denim trend on numerous occasions, proving its versatility for casual outings. 

During a surprise visit to a Texas BBQ spot with Prince Harry last year, she mastered the look in an Aritzia denim shirt and slim-fit jeans, layered under a silk blazer by Heidi Merrick. 

Her outfit was completed with oversized Heidi Merrick sunglasses and her go-to Chanel slingback shoes, offering a polished, effortless vibe. 

During a surprise visit to a Texas BBQ spot with Prince Harry last year, Meghan mastered the double denim look in an Aritzia shirt and slim-fit jeans, layered under a silk blazer by Heidi Merrick