The royal family's wardrobes have always been something that stands out about them. After all, there have been few times that Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle — as well as other royals all over the world — have shown up to an event looking less than perfect. These ladies rarely miss the mark, and it's a big part of why they've become style icons … but we do have to admit that, most of the time, they're wearing clothes that most of us non-royals could never afford.
But sometimes they've pulled out budget-friendly favorites, helping us cop their style in an easy (and affordable) way.
Believe it or not, the royals rock more affordable wardrobe pieces, including items worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, the Duchess of Sussex, and even Queen Letizia of Spain. It's hard to believe, but all of these items were purchased for under $100 … and many of them for $50 or less, making everything on this list a total steal. While many of these items are long gone or sold out — which is easy to understand, considering a royal was spotted wearing them and they were being sold at a reasonable price point — some are even still available, and they'd make a solid addition to anyone's closet.
Read on for a ranking of the royals' best affordable clothing items, from the least exciting to most Let's face it, finding a deal on something we've seen Kate wear is exciting, right? These ladies have served up so much style inspiration over the years, and it's amazing to see that not all of it is totally out of our reach, including some of their most iconic looks.
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16. Kate's Zara Jeans
Believe it or not, these mid-rise biker jeans that were originally sold at Zara retailed for $50 while they were still available — a price that just about anybody could get behind! It's easy enough to copy Kate's style here on a budget, too. This outfit couldn't have been more perfect for a visit to the farm, where she was sure to do a lot of walking and even get a little dirty.
15. Queen Letizia's Top
Much like the Duchess of Cambridge, Queen Letizia of Spain also knows how to look good on a budget — and she even repeats her outfits like Kate Middleton does, including this blouse. Here, she looks super put together, and we'd never guess that the white top she's wearing from Spanish fashion retailer Zara was just $26. A total bargain, even though it's currently sold out (such a bummer).
14. Meghan's Sweater
When Meghan and Harry returned to the UK — after their time off in Canada, but before they announced they'd be leaving royal life for good — she showed up in this brown sweater, and as it turns out, it's a lot more affordable than it looks! The sweater is from Massimo Dutti, and comes in at just $70. It looks so much more expensive than its price tag!
13. Meghan's Mayamiko Dress
Meghan Markle wore this dress when she and Harry toured South Africa, which would turn out to be one of their final official royal engagements. This dress was perfect for the warm weather — and it's super affordable, too. Unfortunately, this dress from Mayimiko is no longer available, but when it was, it cost just $85, a low price to pay for a wrap dress fit for a duchess.
12. Kate's Purple Dress
This dress ended up becoming an iconic one, since Kate Middleton wore it in this photo with William and baby George not long after he was born. (Fun fact: The photo was taken at her family's home, in their garden!) This dress is from Seraphine and cost $75 — and even though this photo is from 2013, the dress is actually still available for purchase!
11. Kate's Checked Shirt
When it comes to her basics, Kate's usually budget-minded, and this top definitely fits into that category. While visiting a New Zealand winery with William, Kate wore this button-front shirt from Gap — and it went fast. According to Insider, the shirt was on sale for just $23.97 when Kate was seen wearing it and, unsurprisingly, it sold out.
10. Meghan's Aritzia Dress
Meghan's dark hair looks amazing with purple, and this dress looks like it cost way more than it actually did! Though it's sold out now, it was $49 — and it ended up being twice the bargain for Meghan Markle, because not only did she wear it here, but she also wore it as a maternity dress while she was pregnant with Archie.
That piece was worth the money!
9. Queen Letizia's Skirt
Queen Letizia is back with another budget piece — and a pretty sophisticated one at that. This snakeskin print skirt is from Zara and cost just $20, which is a steal no matter what way we look at it. Best of all, this is yet another piece from her wardrobe that she's worn more than once. (We definitely never would have guessed!) Unfortunately, the skirt is now sold out.
8. Kate's Affordable Outfit
When Kate Middleton visited Sports Aid in 2020, she made sure to show up prepared for whatever athletic activities the day threw her way … and she managed to look good in an entirely affordable outfit in the process. Her Marks & Spencer tennis shoes and Zara pants were the most expensive parts of the outfit at $50 each, while her ribbed top from Mango was $20.
7. Meghan's H&M Dress
Meghan's maternity style was unparalleled, and this mama looked so good that we never would have guessed what a good deal she got on this dress! Sadly, this dress from H&M is out of stock … but it makes sense when we figure that it originally was priced at under $35 before going on clearance for the low, low price of $9.
6. Newlywed Kate's Zara Dress
This dress was one of the first outfits Kate was spotted in after marrying Will in 2011, and it was yet another win from Zara. It's been years since the dress was available, but according to Fashionista, it retailed for $89.90 and paired so well with a blazer and matching black wedges as she headed out for her honeymoon.
5. Kate's Topshop Dress
Another one of Kate Middleton's favorite places to shop is Topshop, and this dress from the retailer looked super cute on her without breaking the bank. It was just $50, and she wore it for a pretty special occasion: visiting Warner Bros. studios with Harry and William, where she got to see the set where the Harry Potter franchise was filmed.
Magical!
4. Kate's Printed Gap Pants
Kate seems to really love a fun print, and these pants from Gap did not disappoint. Not only did they look adorable on her, but they were also reasonably priced. The ankle pants range between $25-$59 a pair, and even though the exact ones Kate's wearing can no longer be purchased, they're still available in other colors or patterns.
3. Kate's Zara Sundress
Kate was spotted wearing this cute sundress when she and the kids went to watch Will and Harry compete in a charity polo match — and we honestly never would have guessed that it was such a steal! This dress is no longer available, but it was yet another win from Zara at just $70. Yep, we know where we need to shop to cop Kate's style!
2. Kate's Zara Skirt
Add another major Zara win to the list of Kate's best affordable looks — and this time, it's a leopard print skirt that she wore earlier this year when she visited a children's center in Wales. The skirt was $50 before it went on sale for just $13, so unsurprisingly, it's sold out. Our fingers are crossed something similar will appear in the store again soon.
1. Kate's ASOS Wrap Dress
Kate's best look? The dress that was named after her, of course! Here, Kate's wearing a maternity dress from ASOS, proving that she looks amazing in polka dots … and that she doesn't have to go broke to do it. Though the dress is currently out of stock on the ASOS website, it recently went on sale for less than $40, making it a truly excellent deal.
