Before Meghan Markle became the Duchess of Sussex and gained a sophisticated wardrobe filled with pale pink dresses and bateau necklines, she was your typical girl who accessorised with tote bags, and also wore ripped jeans and flats. See below:
Natalie Flats, £260, Sarah Flint
When she appeared at the Invictus Games in September 2017 wearing frayed denim, a casual white button-down, a brown leather tote, and matching Sarah Flint ballet slip-ons, her style seemed not only approachable, but achievable, even when she was on the arm of a literal prince.
But even as her wardrobe changed, one thing that never did is her love of Sarah Flint footwear.
Her pointed flats from that event were low-key and chic at the same time, but that wasn't the first time she was spotted in the label.
Emma, £283, Sarah Flint
She's clearly been a fan of the brand since her Suits days: Case in point, in July 2016, she wore Sarah Flint's leopard heels with a navy pleated shirt dress and a black tote leaving a taping of the Today Show in New York City.
She accessorised with them again four months earlier – at the same location – wearing a similar blue outfit, that featured a pencil skirt, turtleneck, wrap coat, and a bright red bag.
After her engagement to Prince Harry in November 2017, she opted for Sarah Flint pumps at more formal events too, such as the ANZAC Day Dawn Service, commemorating Australian and New Zealand casualties and veterans of conflicts, which she observed in April 2018.
On that day, she wore the brand's suede pumps with a tortoiseshell heel along with a grey peacoat, a black hat, and a red poppy.
Jay pump, £298, Sarah Flint
Even when travelling with Queen Elizabeth, it's her go-to label. She wore these Sarah Flint leather pumps with her neutral, belted Givenchy dress in June.
Perfect pump, £268, Sarah Flint
You really can't beat a classic stiletto, and this pair even has extra padding to cushion your feet, as well as arch support. It's no wonder Meghan chose them for this all-day outing, which required a LOT of walking and standing.
She wore other Sarah Flint shoes in that same month, including a pair of leather sandals with canvas straps at the ankle, to watch husband Prince Harry play polo at the Audi Polo Cup in Berkshire, U.K.
It's safe to say we'll be seeing more of Meghan in this brand. A plus? As far as royal wardrobes go, it's relatively affordable. Buy a pair for yourself and you can walk a mile – probably more, TBH – in an actual duchess' shoes.
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I'm Cosmopolitan's Associate Fashion Editor and write about any and all trends, major celeb fashion moments, and why wide-leg jeans are basically the best. I originally moved to New York City to audition for RENT, only to find out that the play closed 10 years ago.
