Meghan Markle’s 40 best fashion looks to celebrate her 40th birthday

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An icon, an inspiration (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)

Send congratulations and virtual Colin the Caterpillar cakes to Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, for today, August 4, 2021, is her 40th birthday.

Meghan is a woman of many accomplishments, along with being the partner of Prince Harry and mum to Archie and Lillie Mountbatten-Windsor.

Those are all worthy of discussion, but for now, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate her fashion.

From her stylish outfits worn on her early dates with Harry, to her Givenchy wedding gown, to her excellent tour wardrobe, all the way to the Armani dress she wore for a game-changing interview with Oprah, these are 40 of Meghan’s best looks.

No, we haven’t ranked them, because they’re all great.

So take a scroll through Meghan’s style, in chronological order. Enjoy. Take notes. Get all the style inspiration you could ever need.

Mulberry dress, Invictus Games, September 23, 2017

Day 1: Invictus Games Toronto 2017 - meghan markle wearing mulberry red dress and leather coat
The monochrome! The shrobing! (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

White shirt and jeans, Invictus Games, Toronto, September 25, 2017

Day 3: Invictus Games Toronto 2017 - meghan and harry wearing white shirt and blue jeans
Is this not the perfect day date look? (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Theory off-the-shoulder jacket, Cardiff Castle, January 18, 2018

Prince Harry and meghan markle visit to Cardiff Castle
A jacket worn as a top? Genius (Picture: Glen Birchall – WPA Pool / Getty Images)
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Visit Star Hub
Perfectly paired with straight-leg black trousers (Picture: Geoff Pugh – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Burberry coat, Edinburgh, February 13, 2018

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Visit Edinburgh - meghan wearing burberry tartan coat
A fitting fabric for a trip to Edinburgh (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Jason Wu blue wrap dress, Royal Foundation Forum, February 28, 2018

First Annual Royal Foundation Forum: meghan markle and kate middleton sitting on the stage
We love the flowy draping of this Jason Wu dress (Picture: Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Altuzarra striped dress and blazer, Commonwealth Youth Forum, April 18, 2018

Meghan Markle attends a reception with delegates from the Commonwealth Youth Forum as part of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) at the Elizabeth II Conference Centre on April 18, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage)
She brought back the shrobe, and we loved it (Picture: Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Givenchy wedding gown, the Royal Wedding, May 19, 2018

Prince Harry Marries Ms. Meghan Markle - Windsor Castle
Of course (Picture: Ben Stansall – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Stella McCartney white gown, the Royal Wedding, May 19, 2018

Prince Harry Marries Ms. Meghan Markle - Windsor Castle - meghan wearing white stella mccartney dress on wedding day
Why go for one perfect white dress when you can have two? (Picture: Steve Parsons – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Givenchy blush dress for her first official engagement with the Queen, June 14, 2018

The Duchess Of Sussex Undertakes Her First Official Engagement With Queen Elizabeth II
Look at that cape detailing (Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Prada blush skirt suit, the Queen’s Young Leaders Awards Awards Ceremony, June 26, 2018

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II pose for a picture during the Queen's Young Leaders Awards Ceremony on June 26, 2018 at Buckingham Palace in London
A double-breasted delight (Picture: John Stillwell/AFP via Getty Images)

Brandon Maxwell yellow dress, Your Commonwealth Youth Challenge reception, July 5, 2018

The Duke & Duchess Of Sussex Attend 'Your Commonwealth' Youth Challenge Reception - meghan markle wears yellow brandon maxwell dress
A cheery pop of colour (Picture: Yui Mok – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Givenchy dress, Royal Air Force 100th Anniversary Celebration, July 10, 2018

Members Of The Royal Family Attend Events To Mark The Centenary Of The RAF - meghan markle wearing givenchy
Very Audrey Hepburn (Picture: Chris Jackson/Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Emilia Wickstead black dress, reception at Glencairn, July 10, 2018

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit Ireland - meghan markle wears emilia wickstead black dress
Another black dress that’s oh-so effective (Picture: Geoff Pugh – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Roland Mouret dress, Dublin, July 11, 2018

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit Irish President Michael Higgins and his wife Sabina Coyne at Aras an Uachtarain during their visit to Ireland on July 11, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland
Simple but so stylish (Picture: Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Givenchy suit, Dublin, July 11, 2018

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit Ireland - meghan markle wearing givenchy suit
Don’t you just love the Duchess of Sussex in a suit? (Picture: Gareth Fuller-Pool/Getty Images)

Ralph Lauren shirt and cream trousers, Wimbledon, July 14, 2018

Celebrities Attend Wimbledon - meghan markle wears ralph lauren nautical shirt and cream trousers at wimbledon, july 14, 2018
Effortlessly cool (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Nonie trench dress, The Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition, July 17 2018

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit The Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition at Southbank Centre on July 17, 2018 in London
A trench dress so nice, Meghan has worn it out and about twice (Picture: Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Judith & Charles black dress, performance of Hamilton, August 29, 2018

The Duke & Duchess Of Sussex Attend A Gala Performance Of
Pinning this pic for future nights out (Picture: Dan Charity – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Green & Other Stories blouse and Hugo Boss skirt, Sussex October 3, 2018

The Duke & Duchess Of Sussex Visit Sussex
And with that, we all sprinted to our nearest & Other Stories shop (Picture: Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Reformation day dress, Australia, October 22, 2018

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit Australia - Day 7
We can only dream of looking this elegant on a beachside stroll (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Safiyaa blue dress, state dinner in Fiji October 23, 2018

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit Fiji - Day 1
You’ll spot that shade of blue again (Picture: Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Figue dress, tea reception in Fiji, October 24, 2018

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit Fiji - Day 2 - meghan markle wearing silk dress
A departure from her usual neutral styles (Picture: Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Oscar De La Renta gown, Australian Geographic Society Gala Awards, October 26, 2018

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit Australia - Day 8
Pure glamour (Picture: Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Maggie Marilyn white trench dress, Fiji, October 29, 2018

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit New Zealand - Day 2
Another day, another adorable trench dress (Picture: Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Navy Givenchy top and skirt, New Zealand, October 31, 2018

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit New Zealand - Day 4
The peekaboo colour detailing on the pleats is gorgeous (Picture: Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Safiyaa black and white sequinned dress, Royal Variety Performance, November 19, 2018

The Royal Variety Performance 2018 - Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Ultra glam (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Givenchy gown, The Fashion Awards, December 10, 2018

The Fashion Awards 2018 In Partnership With Swarovski - Show: meghan markle wearing a givenchy one-shouldered black dress
Effortless, stunning (Picture: Jeff Spicer/BFC/Getty Images)

Oscar De La Renta coat and black Hatch dress, Smart Works in London, January 10, 2019

Duchess Of Sussex Announces Four Royal Patronages
Breakfast at Tiffany’s vibes (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

Purple Aritzia dress and red Sentaler coat, Birkenhead, January 14, 2019

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit Birkenhead - meghan markle wearing purple aritzia dress and red sentaler coat
Enviable colour-blocking skills (Picture: Charlotte Graham – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Caroline Herrera blue dress, Morocco, February 25, 2019

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit Morocco - meghan markle wearing carolina herrera
Meghan knows how to dress for a theme (Picture: Tim Rooke/Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Erdem coat and dress, Commonwealth Day Youth Event, March 10, 2019

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Attend A Commonwealth Day Youth Event At Canada House - meghan markle wears erdem coat and dress in green
Meghan Markle loves a monochrome moment (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Wales Bonner white trench dress, photocall with Archie, May 8, 2019

The Duke & Duchess Of Sussex Pose With Their Newborn Son - meghan markle wears white wales bonner dress
You bet she wore another trench dress for this important moment (Picture: Dominic Lipinski – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Martin Grant striped maxi dress, South Africa, September 24, 2019

The Duke & Duchess Of Sussex Visit South Africa - Meghan Markle wearing martin grant striped dress in cape town
Note to self: buy more vertical stripes (Picture: Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Hannah Lavery white shirt dress, Tembisa Township, October 2, 2019

meghan markle wearing a Hannah Lavery white shirt dress, Tembisa Township, October 2, 2019
Going on holiday? Follow Meghan’s lead and pack a white shirt dress (Picture: Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Hugo Boss red skirt and Joseph sweater, roundtable discussion on gender equality, October 25, 2019

The Duke & Duchess of Sussex Attend a Roundtable Discussion on Gender Equality with The Queens Commonwealth Trust - meghan markle wearing hugo boss red skirt and joseph burgundy jumper
An important lesson: If you love a skirt, get it in two colours (Picture: Jeremy Selwyn – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Reiss coat and Massimo Dutti skirt and jumper, Canada House, January 7, 2020

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit Canada House - meghan markle wears reiss coat, massimo dutti skirt, and massimo dirty jumper
We’re big fans of this tonal look (Picture: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

Victoria Beckham blue dress, The Endeavour Fund Awards, March 5, 2020

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Attend The Endeavour Fund Awards - meghan markle wearing blue victoria beckham dress
AKA the Megxit dress (Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Safiyaa red dress, Mountbatten Music Festival, March 7, 2020

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Attend Mountbatten Music Festival - meghan markle wears red safiyaa dress
Another caped detail (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Emila Wickstead green dress, Commonwealth Day Service, March 9, 2020

Commonwealth Day Service 2020 - meghan markle wearing green emilia wickstead dress and matching hat
Please note that Meghan’s dress matches the lining of Harry’s jacket (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Armani dress, interview with Oprah, aired March 7, 2021

This image provided by Harpo Productions shows Prince Harry, left, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, speaking about expecting their second child during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Much-memed, but still marvellous (Picture: AP)

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