Revealed: Meghan Markle’s royal farewell wardrobe cost £28,000
Leaving in style: New data reveals the duchess spent £27,962 on 10 new outfits in her last three months of royal duties.
Meghan and Harry announced their decision to step back from royal duties on January 8th of this year.
Since the shock announcement, Meghan has worn 10 brand new designer outfits to her last royal events, costing a staggering £27,962.
LovetheSales.com compared the cost of Meghan’s 26 newly bought items in 2020 against Kate’s wardrobe. The duchess of Sussex’s 10 outfits cost double that of her sister-n-law.
Meghan’s final royal engagement was on March 11th. Meghan & Harry left for LA on April 1st to start a more independent life, away from the royal spotlight.
Meghan’s final royal outfits caused mass excitement online with UK shoppers. The duchess’ final 10 styles boosted shopping searches on average by 48%.
Stuart McClure, co-founder of LovetheSales.com, commented on Meghan’s final fashion influence, “Over the past year ‘the Meghan Effect’ has begun to die down. In 2019, LovetheSales.com reported Kate overtaking Meghan as the biggest fashion influencer on the planet.
However the announcement of Meghan and Harry’s shock move to LA brought back a lot of attention to the duchess’ outfit choices. Shoppers knew they would be seeing a lot less of Meghan and we tracked a huge uplift in demand for her clothes as a result.”
Meghan’s final 10 royal outfits in order of popularity.
Popularity based on sales and demand for each outfit.
Cost of outfits only include new clothing and does not include repeated clothing or jewellery worn.
10. February 15, flight to Canada.
What Meghan wore
Cuyana Black Wool Yak Cardigan £225 (SOLD OUT)
Smythson Ludlow Laptop Case £495
Prada Travel bag £1,367 (SOLD OUT)
Rothys Flat shoes £133
Total outfit cost: £2,220
9. March 8, Sunday service, Windsor, UK.
What Meghan wore
Givenchy Contrast Neck Pencil Midi Dress £1,374 (SOLD OUT)
V by Laura Vann ‘Daphne’ Earrings £130
Total outfit cost: £1,504
8. March 5, Goring hotel lunch, London, UK.
What Meghan wore
Alex Eagle Camel Wrap Coat £1,325
Loewe Postal Black Bag £1,715
Aquazzura ‘Mae' Pearl Slingback Pumps £615
Total outfit cost: £3,655
Meghan was dazzling in her winter wardrobe, demand for ‘camel wrap coats’ increased by 31% in March.
7. March 11, Commonwealth ACU talk, Buckingham Palace, UK.
What Meghan wore
Scanlan Theodore Navy Crepe Knit Cravat Dress £459
Sophie Lis ‘Fallen Star' Hoop Earrings £450
Aquazzura Purist 100 Navy Pumps £450 (SOLD OUT)
Total outfit cost: £1,359
Matching Meghan wore a navy crepe dress with a pair of Aquazzura navy pumps, her favourite shoe brand. Demand for Aquazzura shoes increased by 39% in March.
6. March 10, Commonwealth trust, charity filming. London, UK.
What Meghan wore
Thornton Bregazzi Glenda' Asymmetric Plissé-Georgette Midi Dress £703 (SOLD OUT)
Total outfit cost: £703
5. March 9, Commonwealth day, London, UK.
What Meghan wore
Emilia Wickstead Green Cape-Effect Dress (bespoke) £1,100
William Chambers Green Veil Explosion Teardrop Hat £525
Aquazzura ‘Purist 105' Nude Nappa Leather Pump £538 (SOLD OUT)
Total outfit cost: £2,163
The third time on this list Meghan appeared in Aquazzura heels. The nude pumps sold out, after demand for the shoes increased by 62%.
4. March 8, International Women's day, Dagenham, UK.
What Meghan wore
ME+EM Cream Belted Fringe Boucle Jacket £295
Rejina Pyo 'Nane' Ivory Cotton Weave Bag £295 (SOLD OUT)
Jennifer Chamandi ‘Lorenzo 85' Two-Tone Pumps £569
Kismet Charm Pendant Necklace £125
Total outfit cost: £1,284
In March, LovetheSales.com reported an increase in demand of 92% for ‘Boucle jackets’, but it was Meghan’s weave bag that was a huge hit with shoppers. Straw bags are a big trend this year and Meghan’s weave bag shot up in demand by 108%, before selling out online.
3. March 5, Endeavor fund awards, London, UK.
What Meghan wore
Victoria Beckham Turquoise Crêpe Midi Dress £915 (SOLD OUT)
Stella McCartney ‘Lucia' Blue Marbled Plexi Clutch £1,310 (SOLD OUT)
Jessica McCormack Chi Chi' Rose Gold & Diamond Bracelet £9,500
Total outfit cost: £11,725
This was Meghan’s most expensive outfit of 2020. Demand for Victoria Beckham dresses increased by 127%. Both the dress and clutch sold out within a week of Meghan’s public appearance, at the beginning of March.
2. March 7, Mountbatten festival of music, London, UK.
What Meghan wore
Safiyaa ‘Kalika' Red Cape-Effect Gown £1,295
Simone Rocha Burgundy-Red Crystal Floral Beaded Drop Earrings £250
Manolo Blahnik ‘Capri' Red Satin Jewel Buckle Clutch £1,260 (SOLD OUT)
Total outfit cost: £2,805
This was Meghan’s second most revered look of the year. Demand for her clutch increased by 221%, before selling out online.
1. March 6, storytelling studio, London, UK.
What Meghan wore
Topshop Ivory Organza Sleeve Button Through Blouse £29 (SOLD OUT)
Roland Mouret ‘Moka' White Jacquard Pencil Skirt £515
Total outfit cost: £544
Meghan’s Topshop blouse caused a huge stir online, with shoppers wanting to replicate the royal look. Demand for the top increased by an incredible 255% before selling out, making this Meghan’s most sought after look in 2020.
Analysis is based on search data, page views and sales metrics of 4 million British shoppers searching 6 million fashion items on LovetheSales.com.
LovetheSales.com is a global marketplace for online shopping and discounts.
