In 2024, Meghan Markle’s style reflected a shift toward understated elegance, aligning with her life in California, her role as a mother, and her continued departure from royal duties. The Duchess of Sussex embraced versatile and refined looks that complemented her American lifestyle while remaining polished for her global public appearances.
At The Paley Gala honoring her close friend Tyler Perry, Markle wore a strapless black Oscar de la Renta gown. The dress featured a sweetheart neckline, a front slit and a flowing train, striking a balance between simplicity and grandeur to celebrate the actor and philanthropist’s impactful career.
Markle also demonstrated her commitment to sustainability and timeless fashion. At the 2024 Children’s Hospital gala, she upcycled a Carolina Herrera ballgown from the Salute to Freedom Gala in 2021, giving the piece a contemporary update for the occasion.
Accessories played a significant role in the Duchess’s wardrobe this year, often spotlighting her affinity for Cartier. One standout moment included her visit to Colombia with Prince Harry, where she paired a Cartier Love bangle and Juste Un Clou collar with Princess Diana’s Tank Française watch, creating a meaningful and stylish homage.
From Hollywood events to philanthropic engagements worldwide, Meghan Markle’s 2024 wardrobe seamlessly merged practicality with elegance. Here, WWD revisits her most notable fashion moments of the year.
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Meghan Markle in Carolina Herrera, January 2024
Image Credit: Getty Images Markle went minimalist in a black bodysuit with a taffeta Carolina Herrera maxiskirt on Jan. 23 while attending the premiere of “Bob Marley: One Love” in Kingston, Jamaica.
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Meghan Markle in Heidi Merrick, April 2024
Image Credit: Getty Images For the Royal Salute Polo Challenge in Wellington, Fla., Markle attended with Prince Harry. She chose a white halter sundress featuring cutout and pleat details by Heidi Merrick.
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Meghan Markle in Heidi Merrick, May 2024
Image Credit: Getty Images Prince Harry and Meghan Markle touched down in Nigeria in May to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games. For the first day of their visit, the Duchess of Sussex sported a sleeveless silk “Windsor” maxidress designed by Heidi Merrick.
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Meghan Markle in Cartier, August 2024
Image Credit: Archewell Foundation via Getty I On day three of her Columbia tour, Markle paid homage to her late mother-in-law while showing her affinity for her favorite jewelry. Her bijoux included her gold Cartier Love bangle and Juste Un Clou collar, as well as a Tank Française watch that once belonged to Princess Diana.
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Meghan Markle in Silvia Tcherassi and Mango, August 2024
Image Credit: Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty Images Meghan Markle wore a Silvia Tcherassi sequined skirt and Mango shirt onstage during the Afro-Descendant Women and Power: Voice of Equity panel during her Columbia tour in August.
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Meghan Markle in Club Monaco, September 2024
Image Credit: Sara Prince Markle wore a sleeveless jumpsuit courtesy of Club Monaco at the grand opening of Godmothers, a bookstore in September in Summerland, Calif., just south of Montecito.
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Meghan Markle in Carolina Herrera, October 2024
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez Markle upcycled one of her Carolina Herrera gowns at the 2024 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala in October. The Duchess reworked a version of the ballgown she wore at the Salute to Freedom Gala in 2021.
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Meghan Markle in Oscar de la Renta, December 2024
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/ Variety Meghan Markle wore a strapless black Oscar de la Renta gown for The Paley Gala honoring Tyler Perry in Los Angeles. The event was a celebration of the actor, director, writer, producer and philanthropist’s decades-long career and contributions.
