Meghan Markle’s 2025 outfits ranked | Royal | News

As the year winds to a close, one figure has dominated fashion conversations for all the right and sometimes wrong reasons –  the Duchess of Sussex. Whether she was stepping out in California minimalism or attempting full-throttle glamour for the cameras, her style has sparked endless debates across both sides of the Atlantic. 

In 2025, the Duchess delivered a mix of bold risks, polished hits and a few eyebrow-raising misses that had fashion watchers talking long after the photos dropped. But love her or roll your eyes at her, Meghan’s wardrobe remained impeccably curated, tightly on-brand and impossible to ignore.

And while the headlines often focused on the drama surrounding her, the Duchess’s clothes told a different story – one of experimentation, image-crafting and a woman determined to control her own narrative. So, as the year comes to an end, we’re ranking Meghan Markle’s top fashion moments, from the faux pas to the fierce.

While Meghan undoubtedly delivers standout fashion moments, her everyday dressing often falls flat, and this look is the perfect example. She may call it casual mixed with luxury, but as a royal fashion expert, I call it what it is: bland, safe and forgettable.

Earlier this year, she was photographed in the garden with her children wearing a loose white button-down, straight-leg jeans and a woven sun hat – an outfit that, frankly, looked like something you could pick up in high-street retailer or supermarket label.

The irony, of course, is that the shirt alone costs hundreds, yet the overall effect reads more generic than aspirational. Even the intentionally undone styling, from the rolled sleeves to the unfussy ponytail, leans so far into minimalism that it loses any sense of personality or point of view.

Meghan’s Paris Fashion Week all-white ensemble may have been Balenciaga, but the overwhelming drapery left her looking as though she’d wrapped herself in an expensive bedsheet rather than a considered high-fashion silhouette.

The lack of structure or shape drowned her frame entirely – honestly, Lilibet and Archie could have come up with a more defined creation during arts and crafts.

To her credit, the cape detail was chic and had real potential, hinting at the architectural drama the outfit could have delivered. However, overall, it was a Paris Fashion Week disappointment, proving that even the biggest labels can miss the mark when design takes precedence over wearability.

Meghan’s laid-back moment in a Northwestern sweatshirt may have looked effortless, but let’s be honest, it was a direct lift from one of Princess Diana’s most recognisable off-duty outfits.

While we can’t confirm whether Diana’s jumper was the exact same one, the matching college branding makes the imitation impossible to ignore.

This wasn’t a thoughtful tribute or a subtle nod; it was a full-blown replica with zero originality. And for someone who prides herself on carving out her own identity, this felt more copy-paste than California cool.

Meghan’s look here wasn’t a dramatic misstep, but her constant reliance on head-to-toe white or nudes is starting to feel predictable, even edging into the bland.

Still, there’s no denying the ensemble’s crisp appeal – its clean lines and tonal layering give her a quietly commanding presence that suits her perfectly.

The outfit balanced formality with a modern twist, offering a sleek silhouette that felt boardroom-ready yet still relaxed. It may not have stopped traffic, but it was undeniably chic in that safe, signature Meghan way.

At a close second, Meghan’s sleek black ensemble from the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala delivered one of her most refined and quietly commanding style moments of the year.

She wore a fitted black turtleneck paired with a draped, floor-skimming skirt split at the leg, a masterclass in minimalist eveningwear that let her silhouette do all the talking.

Her jewellery and accessories spoke their own language – elevated but understated, with elongated earrings and delicate rings adding just enough shimmer without disturbing the clean, architectural lines of the outfit.

Standing beside Serena Williams, Meghan’s look held its own with effortless poise, proving that sometimes the most impactful fashion statements are the ones whispered, not shouted.

The Duchess’s With Love, Meghan episode delivered what was, without question, the defining fashion moment of her year – a look so cinematic and magnetic, it could have walked straight off the pages of Vogue.

The emerald satin gown, with its sculptural halterneck and fluid, ribbon-like drape, didn’t just flatter her – it transformed her, capturing a level of sophistication and star power she’s only brushed up against before.

It subtly nodded to past triumphs like her beloved green Jason Wu and Roland Mouret gowns, yet surpassed them with a richer depth, a sharper confidence and a screen-worthy elegance that felt wholly her own.

In this dress, under the glow of the Christmas lights, Meghan didn’t just look beautiful; she delivered her most fashion-forward, unforgettable moment of the year.