Meghan Markle channels pre-royal style for surprise appearance

The duchess made an unexpected appearance on CNN’s Heroes: An All-Star Tribute 

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Naomi May14 December 2020

Meghan Markle is no stranger to a stellar shirt. 

In the last few months alone, throughout a host of virtual appearances, the Duchess of Sussex has championed everything from a beige Victoria Beckham blouse to a pinstriped shirt courtesy of fashion set favourite, With Nothing Underneath. 

And now, in a surprise appearance on CNN’s Heroes: An All-Star Tribute which was filmed at her Californian home, Meghan has made the case for a lavender pussy-bow blouse, a look she favoured in her days BH (Before Harry.)

Both Melania Trump and the Duchess of Cambridge are also fans of a pussy-bow blouse.  Indeed, it was when the First Lady donned a fuschia Gucci iteration in 2016 after her husband was accused of making derogatory comments about women, that pussy-bows became punchy, a lesson in statement dressing.

Meghan Markle rocking a pussy bow blouse for a Tory Burch NYFW show in 2013
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If your go-to sartorial palette is more in line with Meghan’s mink offering (the designer is currently unknown), then take your cues from the duchess by whipping your hair from your face and opting for a stained berry lip (Victoria Beckham Beauty’s Bitten Lip Tint is perfect for this.) Earrings as dainty as Meghan’s (she’s wearing her Catherine Zoraida Swallow studs) are also a winner with a tie neck blouse. 

Melania Trump wearing a Gucci pussy-bow blouse to the second presidential debate in 2016
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Fancy mirroring Meghan’s look? These are the best shirts to add to your basket now. 

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