We are only half way through 2025, but it has already been a big year for Meghan Markle. She’s returned to her blogger origins (RIP, The Tig) by way of jam-making and cake-baking, all while staying true to the Montecito chic uniform she’s become known for. Following her return to Instagram, her homespun produce company, American Riviera Orchard, was rebranded as As Ever, while the Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, gave us a peek into her sun-soaked world of alfresco entertaining in California.
In her post-Kensington Palace years, the modern mogul has shifted from HRH-inspired twinsets to a much more laid-back flavor of East Coast casual, with staples like breezy linen shirts and straight-cut denim forming the cornerstones of her day-to-day looks. As she celebrates her 44th birthday, we take a look at the must-have pieces that have become the building blocks of Meghan Markle’s Montecito wardrobe.
The perfect shirt
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A crisp cotton shirt is a non-negotiable in Meghan Markle’s unfussy wardrobe. She’s frequently seen in relaxed button-downs, typically styled with one of her many pairs of jeans or with tailored trousers. Some of her go-to picks include Reformation’s classic white shirts and J. Crew’s relaxed poplin button-downs.
Breezy linen
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