If there's one thing we know about Meghan Markle, it's that she's an expert at all things fashion. Even before she was a royal lady, Meghan was known to be able to work her way down a red carpet, but after she married Prince Harry, she had to make a few adjustments. Gone are the days of shorts, casual jeans, and mini-dresses for Miss Markle. Although she may be more prim and proper these days, one thing in the duchess's style repertoire hasn't changed: her sunglasses. Sure, a pair of sunglasses may seem like a frivolous accessory, but boy can they pack a punch in an outfit … especially a royal outfit.
Because most of Meghan's royal engagements involve fancy gowns and high heels, the duchess doesn't get to wear sunglasses as often as she used to. Part of being a member of the royal family means that going casual ends up being the true luxury, but as with most things, Meghan has found a way to work in a couple of chic pairs of sunglasses into her regal wardrobe. And of course we can't appreciate the style she has now without taking a walk down memory lane. The wardrobe that Meghan used to have has definitely seeped into her life now, and we have to hand it to her for managing to merge styles so seamlessly.Â
Sure, she was able to take a lot more risks back in the day, but we are confident that she's having no trouble expressing herself through her royal fashion these days. So, because Meghan will always be our favorite accessorizer, here are 20 times she wowed us with a simple pair of sunglasses.
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Preroyal Wimbledon
It's easy to forget that Meghan was living an A-lister life well before she started dating and eventually married Prince Harry. She was a guest at the Wimbledon tennis tournament years before she gained her HRH status, and no surprise, she looked just as chic back then, too!
On the Boardwalk
Nothing says a beach vacation quite like a gorgeous sundress and a trusty pair of black sunglasses. We have a good feeling that a lot of people were copying this exact Meghan look for their own trips to the ocean.
Windy Shades
It's hard to stay prim and proper when the wind just won't cooperate. Meghan, like with all things she does, seems to have no trouble staying chic while the weather blew her hair and her accessories all over the place. We only wish we had this skill.
Go Big or Go Home
Meghan was able to take a lot more fashion risks back when she wasn't a part of the royal family, which probably explains how she got away with these super-round sunglasses. We definitely wouldn't expect to see Meghan in these now.
Hints of the Past
Even though she has to be more careful about what she wears nowadays, Meghan still finds ways to make her fashion have little sprinkles of her past style. These round tortoiseshell sunglasses are definitely something she would have worn during her pre-Harry days.
All Bundled Up
It doesn't have to be a summer season for there to be a need for sunglasses. Meghan might have just been trying to escape the relentless paparazzi, but hey, she always looked stylish doing it — even when she was dressed for the cold Canadian weather.
Handling the Streets of NYC
Meghan has always been one to channel Audrey Hepburn in her royal style, and these big black sunglasses are definitely reminiscent of the great actress's style. Is it possible for the duchess to look anything but chic?
In the Name of Friendship
Meghan had the great pleasure of supporting her celeb BFF Serena Williams as she crushed it on the tennis court, and the duchess, of course, looked super-stylish while doing it. Not many could pull off that hat and sunglasses look, but this is Meghan Markle we're talking about here.
Basking in Love
We don't need Meghan to take those sunglasses off to know that she was absolutely beaming while sitting next to Prince Harry during their first public date. That smile definitely just says it all!
Taking Risks
One of the many things that we love about Meghan is that she has never been afraid to try new things with her style. She once remarked that this red lipstick look wasn't exactly her favorite, but those big black sunglasses have definitely made several appearances in her royal life.
The Perfect Athleisure
If there's one style that Meghan had down before she married Prince Harry, it was athleisure. She can rock leggings, a jacket, and a cool pair of shades better than anyone we know … definitely better than we ever could!
Trying to Blend In
We have to give Harry and Meghan kudos for trying their hardest to blend in at a friend's wedding. But, well, it's nearly impossible for them to go incognito — no matter how dark their sunglasses are.
Out Supporting Harry
When it comes to supporting Prince Harry, Meghan definitely doesn't hold back … at least when it comes to her fashion. That denim dress and those wide cat-eye sunglasses are enough to make any husband want to win his charity polo match!
Thick as Thieves
By the looks of it, there were no signs of feuds whatsoever while the two duchesses were sitting next two each other at Wimbledon. Meghan's sunglasses may have been hiding her eyes, but those two smiles say it all.
Back From Yoga
Honestly, we could only dream of looking this good after a long session of sweaty yoga. Meghan has always been an expert at accessorizing, but this black sunglasses and scarf combo is something out of a winter weather dream!
Blocking Out the Moroccan Sun
We can only imagine how hot that Moroccan sunshine can get, but luckily Meghan had the perfect subtle pair of tortoise sunglasses to help block some of it out.
Greeting the People
Meghan has a better boat style than any of us could ever dream of having! Most people were eyeing her stylish sneakers, but we have to appreciate how effortlessly chic the duchess looked in those black shades.
Chilling With Archie
Meghan really just went for it with this outfit! With her hair beautifully messy and her loose linen dress, the duchess went for comfort, and those retro sunglasses of hers really just elevated the outfit to a whole different level.
Jetting Away
When Meghan and Prince Harry were handling a long-distance relationship, the soon-to-be duchess never let her style suffer while she was constantly on and off of airplanes. Plus, her paparazzi-shielding sunglasses were equally as stylish!
Nothing but Tennis
There's nothing we love more than the style that the ladies of the royal family bring to Wimbledon. Kate has been running the show for years, but now she has a great partner in crime in Meghan … who always has an unbelievable collection of sunglasses.
