Meghan Markle is the queen… of jeans: Whether it is cropped, ripped or boyfriend style, the Duchess of Sussex’s denim choices are ‘perfect’ for her ‘off-duty look’, expert says after her latest outing

Earlier this month, Meghan Markle again made jeans the star of her wardrobe when she stepped out with Mother of the Bride actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley.

At the age of 43, Meghan was wearing what some might say are age appropriate denim for her lunch at an exclusive Italian restaurant near the home she shares with Prince Harry and their two children in Montecito, california.
The Duches of Succex`s love affair with jeans became evident shortly after her relationship with Prince Harry went public in 2017.

For their first official appearance together at the Invictus Games in Toronto, Meghan’s ripped jeans by Mother Denim sent a clear message.
Princess Diana, equally used her style it to portray her feelings when she had no other way of communicating.

Giorgio Armani said that jeans ‘represent democracy in fashion’, and it is this sentiment that perfectly encapsulates Meghan’s sartorial strategy with her collection of denim – she uses it to project an image of approachable elegance.

‘Styling-wise, they’re perfect for that casual, off-duty look with easy tees or shirting, but the addition of a smart jacket or heel can really elevate a classic jean like this as well,’ says Lesley Torson, founder and buying director of denim specialist Trilogy about Meghan’s style.

Denim guru Donna Ida believes that Meghan turns to jeans because of her figure. ‘Meghan has an athletic shape and favours a cropped skinny or boyfriend style, these are her go-to shapes,’ she said.

Below, we reveal the evolution of Meghan’s outings in denim – from her flares to her ‘mom jeans’.

BOOTYCUT FLARED JEANS

The only time Meghan has been spotted in flares was in 2005, at a pre-Emmy event in California.

This was long before she married Prince Harry and she was then a relatively unknown actress.

Super casual and dressed down, Meghan twinned denim that flattered her figure with a black t-shirt, baseball cap and sandals.

Distressed Denim

For her final series of Suits, Meghan bid farewell to Rachel Zane dressed down in a white open collar shirt and skinny denim.

Channeling Harry’s genes in Princess Diana’s jean style, this was the first time that her character dressed in such a casual outfit.

It was perhaps a sign of beginning of her new royal life.

Ripped jeans
In 2017, Meghan joined Harry at the Invictus Games in Toronto, in what was their first outing as a couple.

Meghan’s loose white ‘Husband’ shirt by Misha Nonoo may have garnering the most attention.

But it was her ripped Mother jeans that perhaps showed how her identity within the royal family was going to be more rebellious.

Boyfriend Jeans

At the Invictus Games in 2022, Meghan again echoed Princess Diana when she didn’t play by the rules.

She embraced luxe logos by wearing a black tweed jacket with gold buttons by Celine, classic Chanel ballet flats and Moussy denim jeans with the hems rolled up.

She added a bag that was also by Celine.