10 Times Meghan Markle and Princess Diana Inspired our Street Style

While Royals aren’t necessarily known for their street style, we can’t help but pay homage to these Princess Diana and Meghan Markle moments that spawned a mood on their own.

Princess Diana, Princess of Wales, wearing Virgin Atlantic sweatshirt, leaves Chelsea Harbour Club, London in November, 1995.

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Tube socks and sneaks

Princess Diana was ahead of her time in so many ways...Including this tube sock and sneaker combo trend we’re seeing on celebs like Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajowski. Coupled with the bike shorts (that’ve also made a comeback), this is what celeb stylist dreams are made of...

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visits the Royal Flying Doctors Service at Dubbo Airport on October 17, 2018 in Dubbo, Australia.

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Chunky ankle booties and an oversized blazer

No stranger to the oversized trend, Meghan balanced this outfit with a pair of chunky heels.

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Oversized blazer and a logo sweater

The epitome of effortlessness, this look has so many things going for it, still today. In addition to repping a worthy cause (the British Lung Foundation), Princess Di book-ended the look with a cap and brown leather boots we’d want our hands on today (note that detail tho).

Meghan Markle at an event wearing a dress collared shirt with vertical blue stripes

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Pattern love: Stripes

While she might’ve taken her own page from Princess Diana’s style book, Meghan is an icon in her own right when it comes to our fashion inspos. These stripes are not only flattering and no-fuss, they simultaneously make the Duchess of Sussex put-together and ready to take on whatever the day throws at her.

Diana, Princess Of Wales, Wearing A Mondi White Skirt With Red Polka Dots With Matching Ankle Socks At A Polo Match In Windsor

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Pattern love: Polka dots

No stranger to patterns herself, we’re loving the playful look Princess Diana has going here...From the socks and kitten heels combo, to the red accents throughout. And paired with the loose-fitting sweater, it is an example of the unexpected outfits we’ve come to be delighted by when traversing down Lady Di’s style archives.

Meghan Markle, sharing the new Dove Self-Esteem Project resources with youth workers and helping young girls reach their full potential at Earl Bales Community Centre on October 6, 2015 in Toronto, Canada.

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Flares, if you dare

What’s old is new again, and this is true of what may be one of the most flattering jean cuts out there...the flare. Paired with a signature boyfriend shirt, and belt, it’s the perfect versatile outfit for so many occasions.

Diana Princess Of Wales On A Skiing Holiday In Lech, Austria With Prince William And Prince Harry.

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Jean on jean

Princess Diana did not shy away from colour-blocking, clearly. While she kept the wash consistent, we’re down with mixing up the colours and washes too, but this look is definitely one to take with you for inspo while thrifting.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during day two of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 at Sydney Olympic Park on October 21, 2018 in Sydney, Australia.

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Blazer and turtleneck

Another option for styling those blazers, pairing it with a simple, solid turtleneck staple elevates this look while keeping it chic and simple.

This undated photo shows Diana, Princess of Wales.

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Oversized sweater

This loose-fitter makes us actually excited it’s sweater-weather again. And we’re willing to bet the Olsens would agree...

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua on October 31, 2018 in Rotorua, New Zealand

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Oversized puff jacket

Meghan mastering the model off duty look (before it was officially a look), she looks both casual and comfy – and what’s better then feeling as well as looking good?