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Meghan Markle has been a style icon since her days as a Suits fan favorite. Her style only elevated further once she stepped into her role as the Duchess of Sussex. As we’ve seen in her go-to looks, her fashion is encapsulated by elegant fabrics and chic sunglasses.
Her impact has trickled over to TikTok, with her pair of Le Specs Air Heart Sunglasses going viral after a user posted its interesting feature of allowing the wearer to see who is walking behind them.
Her penchant for style and functionality cannot be denied, so if you want to copy the same vibe, here’s how you can emulate some of her best eyewear choices.
Chic Square frames
Lately, Meghan has taken to wearing Heidi Merrick’s Santa Barbara frame in many of her outings. She’s paired this with suits, gowns, and casual wear, all while looking impeccably styled no matter the occasion.
For those that favor a more round style, she’s also worn the brand’s ‘Ex-Pat’ frame sunglasses in black.
The key elements of this eyewear are its deep-tinted lens and large square frame. You can easily emulate the effect of how they sit on her face by wearing sunglasses from Foster Grant, particularly the Ebony Bold limited edition from the Sofia Vergara collection. Even the Geo Square model from this collection offers the same visual appeal but adds a touch of extra personality using a tortoiseshell pattern and a deep blue gradient.
Pulling this off is all a matter of balance. Since you’re already wearing a bold shape that takes up a significant part of your face, you may want to wear your hair up and avoid other oversized accessories. In terms of clothing, you have a bit more freedom as long as you wear a flattering fit that doesn’t add bulk to your sunglasses.
Classic Ray-Ban Aviators
One of Meghan’s staple style choices is to combine different black pieces and add one pop of color to create visual interest. Occasionally, she’ll also mix textures to avoid a flat look. As always, the cherry on top is a classic frame like the Ray-Ban Aviators. If she’s not complementing dark specs with color on her garment, the frames themselves serve as the subtle yet impactful highlight.
Aviator frames have long been a part of Meghan’s wardrobe, even before she joined the royal family. She wears the Linda Farrow shades plated with 22-carat gold in her Invictus Games fit. This works well when paired with casual sporty looks and more refined pieces, so you can easily recreate this gold-trimmed look by nabbing an official pair from Ray-Ban (at a fraction of the cost of the Duchess’ Farrow frames).
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Casual Patterned Sunglasses
If we’re talking about quiet luxury without necessarily being tied down by the neutral color scheme, then you need not look further than Meghan’s closet. Just look at the best looks If we’re talking about quiet luxury without necessarily being tied down by the neutral color scheme, then you need not look further than Meghan’s closet. Just look at the best looks from her Nigeria tour. It’s all about effortless sophistication, with the highlight being a pair of classy sunglasses. Go for a pair with a patterned frame, then take a simple outfit to the next level.
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Meghan has paired her Finlay ‘Percy’ sunglasses, with the chill jeans-shirt combo and a sleek monochrome black ensemble. Tortoiseshell frames are pretty versatile, making them an eMeghan has paired her Finlay Percy sunglasses with the chill jeans-shirt combo and a sleek monochrome black ensemble. Tortoiseshell frames are pretty versatile, making them an excellent central accessory to go back to time and again. If you want something bolder, pair it with a simple silhouette that goes bold through its colors. Look at the gorgeous bright yellow Carolina Herrera gown she recently wore to visit the State Governor House in Lagos. The silk number already made a previous appearance in another significant moment – the announcement of her pregnancy with Princess Lilibet in 2021.
This design works because it doesn’t feel like a dated trend. If you’re feeling more casual, you can wear flowy clothing and relaxed lines. For a more distinguished look, you can’t go wrong with a suit or a halter-neckline dress like the Johanna Oritz piece Meghan wore to a recent polo match. No matter what length or pattern you prefer, this Markle go-to will, more often than not, work well with it.
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