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A Royal Year in Review – Breaking Down Meghan’s Style in 2018

It’s been quite the 2018 for Meghan, hasn’t it? From starting the year off as Meghan Markle and ending it as Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex – with a baby on the way – it’s been one for the royal record books. Believe it or not, it was only in 2018 that Meghan shut down her social media accounts even though it feels like years have passed since that time.

While we have our favourite looks from the year (scroll down to find out what they are), what we’re curious about is seeing what your favourite looks were. We have gathered many of Meghan’s 2018 looks and collected them into a poll where you can pick and choose your favourites in several different categories. We’ve also consolidated everything we know that Meghan wore in 2018 at the bottom of this post so you can stroll along memory lane if you want to!

Meghan’s Favourite Coat Look in 2018

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Meghan's Best Cool Weather Coat in 2018
Smythe Coat from Reprezent 107.3 Visit
Stella McCartney Coat from Cardiff
Burberry Tartan Coat from Edinburgh
J.Crew in Birmingham
Smythe Coat from Anzac Day
Smythe from Cookbook Launch

Meghan’s Favourite Suiting Look in 2018

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Meghan's Best Suiting Look in 2018
Alexander McQueen at the Endeavour Awards
Tuxe Bodywear for Leaving Windsor Castle
Givenchy Suit in Ireland
Ralph Lauren for Wimbledon
Altuzarra for Wellchild Awards
Altuzarra & de la Renta for Coachcore

Meghan’s Favourite Dress Look in 2018

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Meghan's Best Dress in 2018
Jason Wu from the Royal Foundation Forum Speaking Event
Camilla and Marc from Commonwealth Reception
Stella McCartney Cape Dress from Queen's Birthday Concert
Sleeveless Hugo Boss from Stephen Lawrence Memorial
Self-Portrait at the Invictus Games Sydney Reception
Black Halo Dress from CHOGM Women’s Empowerment Reception
Roland Mouret for Pre-Wedding Arrival at Cliveden House
Goat Fashion Bespoke Peach & Nude Dress for Garden Party
Bespoke Carolina Herrera for Trooping the Colour
Chiffon Oscar de la Renta for Spencer Family Wedding
Brandon Maxwell for Your Commonwealth Reception
Roland Mouret for Meeting the President of Ireland
Custom Emilia Wickstead for Ireland Garden Party
House of Nonie Trench from Nelson Mandela Exhibit
Club Monaco for Charlie van Straubenzee Society Wedding
Judith & Charles Tuxedo Dress for Hamilton
Jason Wu Unreleased Collection for 100 Days to Peace Event
Custom Givenchy for Oceania Exhibit Opening
Custom Clare Wight Keller for Givenchy for the British Fashion Awards
Club Monaco Burgundy Dress for Hubb Community Kitchens

Meghan’s Favourite Skirt & Top Look in 2018

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Meghan's Best Skirt & Top Look in 2018
Greta Constantine & Victoria Beckham in Belfast
Custom Givenchy in Dublin
Givenchy & Other Stories in Sussex
Safiyaa for Royal Variety

Meghan’s Favourite “Formal Royal” Look in 2018

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Meghan's Best "Formal Royal" Look in 2018
Amanda Wakeley on Commonwealth Day
Emilia Wickstead for Anzac Day
Bespoke Givenchy at Royal Ascot
Givenchy with the Queen
Custom Prada for Leaders Awards
Dior for RAF 100
Ralph Lauren for Christening
Givenchy for Eugenie's Wedding
Givenchy for Remembrance Sunday
Givenchy for Family Photo

Meghan’s Favourite Casual Look in 2018

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Meghan's Best Casual Look - 2018
Aritzia & Mother Denim for Team GB Trials
Shoshanna Dress for Polo
Jeans & Blazer for Polo
Carolina Herrera for Polo

Meghan’s Best Hat look in 2018

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Meghan's Best Hat/Fascinator in 2018
Philip Treacy for Royal Ascot
Stephen Jones for RAF 100
M&S for Summer Wedding
Philip Treacy Dragonfly

Meghan’s Best Wedding Dress 2018

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Meghan's Best Wedding Dress
Clare Wight Keller for Givenchy
Stella McCartney

Meghan’s Favorite Royal Tour Oceania Casual Look

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Your Favourite "Casual" Style from Meghan & Harry's Royal Tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji & Tonga was...
Jeans, Wellies & A Blazer in Auckland
Stella x Adidas Runners & a Raincoat in Wellington
A Casual Dress & Sunglasses in Fraser Island
White Blazer, Black Jeans & Australian Clutch
A Martin Grant Maxi dress on Bondi Beach
The Oversize Blazer & Jeans

Meghan’s Favorite Royal Tour Oceania Formal Look

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Your Favourite "Formal" Style from Meghan & Harry's Royal Tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji & Tonga was...
The Oscar de la Renta Gown
The Antonio Berardi Repeat
The new Antonio Berardi
The Theia White Dress
The State Dinner Cape Dress
The Opening Ceremonies Dress

Meghan’s Favorite Royal Tour Oceania Working Look

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Your Favourite "Working" Style from Meghan & Harry's Royal Tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji & Tonga was...
The Givenchy Blue Skirt & Sweater
The Brandon Maxwell Dress & Trench
The Scanlan Theodore Blazer
The Figue Pink Floral Dress
The Dion Less Dress & Trench
The white 'Blessed' dress
The Meghan’s Mirror Editorial team favourite looks of the year – excluding wedding gowns! – were two very different styles. Amanda liked the green ensemble Meghan wore while arriving in Ireland. Here’s why:

This look was the first chance we had an opportunity to visibly see Meghan’s sartorial diplomacy on stage. Turning to Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy, she looked chic and elegant in a pencil skirt and sweater, while also paying homage to British fashion by carrying a Strathberry tote. I loved the mix of business and style in a way that all working women could incorporate into their own wardrobes… And the jewelled green tone was a great nod to the Emerald Isles she was visiting.

Image via WENN/LM

Christine’s favourite was the stunning Oscar de la Renta dress from the Royal Tour of Australia. Here’s her thoughts:

Meghan’s true princess moment this past year came in October, when she stepped out in a stunning Oscar de la Renta gown. The tulle and embroidered confection featured dozens of seagulls crafted from velvet and sequins. The jagged cut of the fabric lent to a modern look, creating a dress that was princess-y without being twee. The monochromatic color palette of contrasting black and white stayed true to Meghan’s signature style. This gown showed that her new role as Duchess was not going to change who Meghan is: a modern royal representing a modern monarchy

Image via Kensington Palace

If you would prefer to reminisce by event, here are our listings of Meghan’s outfits that we chronicled in 2018

  1. Meghan and Harry visit Reprezent 107.3 – January 2018
  2. Meghan and Harry visit Cardiff – January 2018
  3. Meghan and Harry visit Edinburgh – February 2018
  4. Meghan and Harry attend Endeavour Fund Awards – February 2018
  5. Meghan and Harry attend the Royal Foundation Forum – February 2018
  6. Meghan and Harry attend Commonwealth Day Ceremonies – March 2018
  7. Meghan and Harry visit Birmingham – March 2018
  8. Meghan and Harry visit Belfast – March 2018
  9. Meghan and Harry attend Commonwealth Youth Reception – April 2018
  10. Meghan leaves Yoga Practice – April 2018
  11. Meghan arrives in Chicago – April 2018
  12. Meghan and Harry attend Anzac Day Dawn Ceremonies – April 2018
  13. Meghan and Harry attend Anzac Day at Westminster Abbey – April 2018
  14. Meghan and Harry attend Stephen Lawrence Memorial – April 2018
  15. Meghan and Harry attend the Queen’s Birthday Concert – April 2018
  16. Meghan and Harry attend Invictus Games Reception – April 2018
  17. Meghan and Harry attend the CHOGM Women’s Empowerment Reception – April 2018
  18. Meghan’s London Yoga Street Style – May 2018
  19. Meghan arrives at Cliveden House before Royal Wedding – May 2018
  20. Meghan and Harry Leave Windsor Castle – May 2018
  21. Meghan Marries Prince Harry in Clare Wight Keller – May 2018
  22. Meghan’s Second Stella McCartney Wedding Dress – May 2018
  23. Meghan and Harry return to Kensington Palace – May 2018
  24. Meghan and Harry attend Prince Charles’s Garden Party – May 2018
  25. Meghan Attends Trooping the Colour – June 2018
  26. Meghan and Harry attend Royal Ascot – June 2018
  27. Meghan and Harry attend Spencer Family Wedding – June 2018
  28. Meghan visits Chester with the Queen – June 2018
  29. Meghan and Harry attend Queen’s Leader Awards – June 2018
  30. Meghan watches Polo – July 2018
  31. Meghan watches more Polo – July 2018
  32. Meghan and Harry arrive in Dublin – July 2018
  33. Meghan and Harry Attend RAF 100 Celebrations
  34. Meghan and Harry attend Christening of Prince Louis – July 2018
  35. Meghan and Harry attend ‘Your Commonwealth’ Reception – July 2018
  36. Meghan and Harry Meet President of Ireland – July 2018
  37. Meghan and Harry attend Ireland Garden Party – July 2018
  38. Meghan and Harry Tour Ireland – July 2018
  39. Meghan and Harry attend Nelson Mandela Opening Exhibit – July 2018
  40. Meghan and Kate attend Wimbledon Finals – July 2018
  41. Meghan Attends Sentebale Polo Cup – July 2018
  42. Meghan and Harry attend Charlie van Straubenzee Wedding – August 2018
  43. Meghan and Harry attend Hamilton – August 2018
  44. Meghan and Harry attend the Well Child Awards – September 2018
  45. Meghan and Harry attend 100 Days to Peace Event – September 2018
  46. Meghan, Harry and Doria Launch Community Cookbook – September 2018
  47. Meghan and Harry attend Coach Core Awards – September 2018
  48. Meghan opens Oceania Exhibit – September 2018
  49. Meghan and Harry visit Sussex – October 2018
  50. Meghan and Harry attend wedding of Princess Eugenie – October 2018
  51. Royal Tour Australia, New Zealand, Fiji & Tonga – October 2018 (Various Events under this entry!)
  52. Meghan Commemorates Remembrance Sunday – November 2018
  53. The Royal Family Releases Family Photo for Charles’ Birthday – November 2018
  54. Meghan and Harry attend African Parks Dinner – November 2018
  55. Meghan and Harry attend Charles’ Birthday Dinner – November 2018
  56. Meghan and Harry attend Royal Foundation Dinner – November 2018
  57. Meghan and Harry attend Festival of Remembrance – November 2018
  58. Meghan visits Hubb Community Kitchen – November 2018
  59. Meghan and Harry attend the Royal Variety Performance – November 2018
  60. Meghan and Harry attend the Henry von Straubenzee Memorial Concert – December 2018
  61. Meghan visits the ACU – December 2018
  62. Meghan attends British Fashion Awards – December 2018
  63. Meghan visits Royal Variety Brinsworth House – December 2018
  64. Meghan and Harry attend Royal Family Christmas Day – December 2018 (To Come!)

And if you want to browse through every piece Meghan wore in 2018… We have that for you as well:

What was your favourite 2018 moment? We want to say thank you to everyone for following along with us through this busy, exciting year and we wish you and your families a very happy, healthy and stylish 2019.

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Comments

  1. Madison Mile says

    Thank you MM Team for the wonderful recap.

    When you see all the events Duchess Meghan has attended in your list above, it’s almost exhausting! 🙂

    After seeing the year’s wardrobe rundown, I have many more special items to add to my closet for 2019 now.

    Have a wonderful Holiday season and Happy New Year to the MM Team everyone who regularly visits this blog, passionate about the Duchess making her mark on the Royal family and the world – and of course, fashion!

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    • admin says

      Thank you, Madison! We had fun pulling it all together. Wishing you and your family a happy holiday season and all the very best for 2019.
      xo, A&C

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  2. Lauri says

    Thank you MM for such a wonderful post!! Wow, voting was much harder than I thought it would be, so many favorites in each category it was difficult to pick just one!

    The Duchess has certainly had a busy year! The list of engagements you provided, not including each individual event on tour, is quite impressive for a newly minted royal. I am thrilled with how well she’s taken to her new role and am inspired by how she’s coped with the negative press recently. I am finding myself inspired by her more and more and not just for her style but for the way she is living her life the way she wants to live it, with confidence, kindness and grace.

    Happy Holidays to the wonderful MM team and to everyone here who makes reading and commenting on this blog such a joy!! I pray that 2019 will be filled with blessings, laughter and love for all of you!

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    • admin says

      Thank you for the kind words, Lauri! We had fun looking back at all that happened in 2018. (So much!)
      Wishing you and your family the happiest of holidays as well.
      xo,
      A&C

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    • Lauri says

      I’ve noticed the same thing Haley, even when I don’t particularly care for what she’s wearing she is still stunning!

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  4. Hilary says

    There were many, many misses for me this year, but also a few pieces were I was like wow, I love that! My most loved was the cream cape Givenchy dress Meghan wore while with the Queen. When I saw that I thought, I hope I see more of this from Meghan. This is a dress for a Duchess. Unfortunately I don’t believe that will be the case, but I hope she wears it again at some point! Thank you for doing the poll! It’s fun to look back at all the fashion.

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  5. Jacquelyn Caldwell says

    Love the year in review and poll–it’s great fun to re-live the very eventful year Duchess Meghan had!
    Just a kind request: please work on keeping images to scale for the poll photos. Some photos were so distorted I couldn’t make them out! (holding the ‘shift’ key when re-sizing photos keeps them from getting so oddly distorted.)
    Other than that you do a great job!
    Thank you!

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