Meghan Markle’s 5 Most Expensive Outfits Ever Worn — See Photos

There is always a story behind luxury fashion goods; and very few wardrobes have caused as much fascination as Meghan Markle’s. At a time when reports claim finances are ‘tight’ for the Sussex clan as expenses continue to rise and revenue streams continue to lessen, some of Markle’s most extravagant fashion moments have been making headlines for their staggering price tags. 

Nothing in Markle’s wardrobe history rivals the cost of her royal wedding gown from 2018. Artistic director Clare Waight Keller from Givenchy designed the minimalist silk gown worth $265,000, as per Vanity Fair. The dress had the duchess's now-signature bateau neckline and three-quarter sleeves. Her accessories from the big day featured Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara, loaned by Queen Elizabeth II. Markle also wore Cartier jewelry pieces that elevated the newlywed bride’s look even further. It solidified the gown as one of the most expensive wedding dresses in modern history.

One lavish bridal look just wasn’t enough for Markle. She changed into a second designer gown for her evening reception with Prince Harry. The Duchess wooed everyone in a custom-made Stella McCartney halter-neck gown. As per Entertainment Tonight, the outfit was worth more than $157,000. Later, on her official website, McCartney noted that she was “proud and honored” to have gotten the chance to create the Duchess’s gown for the prestigious day. The silk crepe soon became one of the most memorable style moments from Markle since she fused royal sophistication with Hollywood glitz.

When it comes to Meghan’s engagement announcement look, that too was quite an expensive moment once accessories came into the picture. She wore a LINE coat worth $627, a $585 Parosh, and a pair of Aquazzura heels worth $695. However, the piece that stole the limelight was her three-stone engagement ring valued at $350,000. As per USA Today, Cleave and Company was behind the design of the ring and featured a diamond from Botswana and two from Princess Diana’s personal collection. Hence, it made it both emotionally significant and enormously valuable. 

Markle also created quite the buzz during her first-ever engagement with the late Queen Elizabeth in 2018 at Cheshire. She chose to don a Givenchy dress, muted off-white in color, worth approximately $18,000. As per the Daily Mail, the former actress also paired the dress with a bag worth $1,100 from the same brand, pumps by Sarah Flint costing $350, and diamond and pearl earrings gifted by the queen herself, worth $5,500. The sophisticated look was telling of how quickly Markle was able to adapt to polished royal dressing during her early months in the monarchy. 

One of Makrle’s boldest fashion risks was the dramatic Oscar de la Renta gown during the Australian Geographic Society Gala Awards in 2018 in Sydney, Australia. As per the Daily Mail, the bird-print gown’s cost was close to $13,000. It made it the priciest non-bridal dress in her wardrobe. It also contained layered netted fabric and bird silhouettes throughout. The gown signified Markle’s shift from her usually minimalist style choices.