Where to shop the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle's Royal Tour looks this payday weekend if dressing like royalty is what you're into | Life

26 Sep 2019

Afika Jadezweni

The Duchess of Sussex rocked a Veronica Beard repeat, and we approve

The Duchess and Duke of Sussex hit our shores two days ago, making quite a layered contribution to our Heritage Day celebrations. The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle and her husband Prince Harry arrived to warmth both in terms of weather and embraces in the city many have dubbed 'The Colony', the oh-so-picturesque Cape Town.

The first post on the royal couple's joint Instagram account details the significance of this 10-day trip, noting that the official Royal Tour of Southern Africa would focus on community, grassroots leadership, women’s and girls’ rights, mental health, HIV and Aids, and the environment.

The tour has since been covered extensively by local and international publications alike - from the Cape Malay cuisine the Duchess and Duke enjoyed in District Six to when he met Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

And of course, we've all been watching the Smart Works founder's looks closely because we all know this royal style muse is the reason pinstripe midi dresses are still selling out faster than baby Archie earned himself an isiXhosa name on his first visit to SA.

While Duchess Meghan's looks have not been spectacular per se, they have been a pleasant sight to marvel at. This is not only because she carries even a denim jacket with so much grace, but because they're a portrayal of her sartorial consistency that has made her a notable persona of interest in the fashion industry.

See these royal looks below and shop our recommendations:

Opening statement

Upon her arrival to South Africa, Duchess Meghan Markle's first look was a statement animal print dress by award-winning sustainable fashion brand from Malawi, Mayamiko, that she paired with black lace-up espadrilles by Castañer.

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Environmentally friendly clothing by @mayamikodesigned which seems to have values very inline with the Duchess of Sussex's . According to their website: . “Our textiles are hand picked especially for you from the local fabrics market in Malawi, we work with a local cooperative of women traders to source the most exclusive prints and they are only enough to produce a very limited number of pieces" . “We make our garments on a demand, meaning we never waste fabric by over-producing. Our collections are 'season free', and are carefully designed so you can enjoy our pieces all year round” . “Our zero waste policy insures that all scrap fabric gets turned into something new. From headbands and protective parcel bags, to doormats and reusable sanitary pads for the young girls in the community. We also have an initiative to donate recyclable sanitary pads to girls in refugee camps, alongside feminine hygiene programmes” . “All of the materials for our garments are locally sourced from the nearby fabric market in Lilongwe, just a few minutes from our workshop. This helps to reduce our carbon footprint and bring good trade opportunities to the local community” . #SustainableFashion #SussexRoyalTour #Mayamiko #EnvironmentallyFriendly
A post shared by Keeping Up With The Royals (@royalsandfashion) on Sep 23, 2019 at 5:26pm PDT

Back to Black

This sleek black Everlane jumpsuit with matching Manolo Blahnik court heels will be the easiest one to emulate whether you're going to work or for dinner. This is a look that InStyle notes she accessorised with a pair of gold Gas Bijoux earrings she first wore in Morocco.

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#MeghanMarkle wore an @everlane jumpsuit, @manoloblahnikhq heels and a @zofiadayco bracelet for a visit to NGO mothers2mothers in Cape Town. Tap the #linkinbio for the latest from #RoyalVisitSouthAfrica ??
A post shared by Grazia UK (@graziauk) on Sep 26, 2019 at 1:27am PDT

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Ladies who launch! This afternoon in the Woodstock district of Cape Town, The Duchess of Sussex joined inspiring female entrepreneurs who shared their passion for ideas, technology and making a positive social impact. Each of the women shared amazing stories of how they started in business, the journey they’ve been on - successes and struggles - but also their ambitions for the future. Female empowerment and championing women’s rights is a key focus for The Duchess. By taking small actions we can make a big difference. Thank you to the inspiring women The Duchess met today, who are setting this example every day through their dedication and determination. #RoyalVisitSouthAfrica Photo ©? PA images / Sussex Royal
A post shared by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) on Sep 25, 2019 at 6:02am PDT

... and then back to basics

A very simple getup featuring the classics - a crisp white shirt and blue denim jacket. A look that communicates timelessness and congeniality.

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Day two of #SussexRoyalTour is underway, and The Duke and Duchess have joined young South Africans and @WavesForChange to focus on mental health and take part in ‘surf therapy’. • Hundreds of young people from Cape Town’s townships meet every week at Monwabisi beach to surf, but also share stories with mentors and talk through the daily challenges they face. Their Royal Highnesses were able to hear how the sessions are building trust, confidence, and belonging, and they also got to join in as children took part in ‘power hand’, which teaches them how to keep calm down reflect on strengths. While on the beach The Duke and Duchess met @TheLunchBoxFund – which was one of the charities they nominated to benefit from donations following the birth of their son, Archie. Almost 30,000 meals are provided by the charity every day across South Africa, including for three @WavesForChange projects. And before they left The Duke and Duchess joined the Commonwealth Litter Programme (CLiP) – which was teaching the surfers about the impact of plastic waste on the ocean. #RoyalVisitSouthAfrica • Photo ©? photos EMPICS / PA images / SussexRoyal
A post shared by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) on Sep 24, 2019 at 5:00am PDT

Maximum respect

As a show of respect to the mosque, Auwal Mosque in Bo-Kaap, which the Duchess visited earlier this week, she wore a khaki maxi dress and an off-white headscarf, complete with nude flats.

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More images from Heritage Day in Bo Kaap. As part of their visit, Their Royal Highnesses visited the Auwal Mosque – the first and oldest Mosque in South Africa. Standing as a symbol of the freedom of former slaves to worship, the Mosque hosts events with Muslim, Christian and Jewish young leaders, and encourages friendship and understanding between South Africa's varied communities. The Duke and Duchess also got to view the first known manuscript of the Qu’ran in Africa, drafted by Tuan Guru from memory, whilst he was imprisoned on Robben Island. ••• Heritage Day celebrated the great diversity of cultures, beliefs and traditions that make up the rainbow nation. Bo Kaap streets filled with colour and music while Their Royal Highnesses were welcomed to one of the most vibrant neighbourhoods in Cape Town. The area has seen inter-community tension rise over the last few years, yet days like today show how faith, traditions, food and music bring people together, and celebrate the things that unite each and every one of us. #RoyalVisitSouthAfrica • Photo ©? Shutterstock / PA images
A post shared by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) on Sep 24, 2019 at 8:40am PDT

Baby blue hues

To mark 5-month-old Baby Archie's first-ever royal engagement (meeting Archbishop Desmond Tutu), his mom wore a printed blue dress by Club Monaco and navy court heels.

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HRH Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, looking lovely in our dress during the Royal Tour in South Africa.
A post shared by Club Monaco (@clubmonaco) on Sep 25, 2019 at 4:13am PDT

So nice, she had to do it twice

HRH repeated this blue Veronica Beard dress that she wore to Nuku'alofa, Tonga in October last year... much to the designer's approval.

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When you're in love with a dress so much you wear it twice... Meghan Markle, HRH The Duchess of Sussex, looking beautiful in VB. #Repost @hellocanadamag
A post shared by Veronica Beard (@veronicabeard) on Sep 23, 2019 at 10:39am PDT

Another repeat for the heat

The Duchess keeps proving that clothes are made to be repeated even when you're a royal. This time, she rewore that striped maxi dress by Australian designer Martin Grant, that she wore on her royal tour of Australia and New Zealand.

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Duchess of Sussex visits South Africa, wearing MARTIN GRANT white and khaki striped maxi dress.
A post shared by Martin Grant Official (@martingrantofficial) on Sep 24, 2019 at 11:51am PDT

Now, shop our top picks inspired by the Duchess' royal tour selection of outfits:

Long linen-blend tie waist MANGO jumpsuit, R949 on Superbalist

Blue shirt dress that you can cinch with a belt of your choice, R899 at ZARA online

Crossover Espadrille Wedges, R399 at Woolworths

Country Road Casual Denim Jacket, R1099 in store

Oakridge white poplin shirt, R139.99 at MRP

Fit and flare dress with dipped hemline by EDIT, R169 at Superbalist

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