Meghan Markle Goes Full Audrey Hepburn in Dior LBD at RAF Centenary

(Image credit: CHRIS J RATCLIFFE)

published 10 July 2018

Meghan Markle has given us the gift of another appearance—and another gorgeous dress (opens in new tab)—today at Westminster Abbey. The Duchess of Sussex wore a custom Dior A-line dress, matching Stephen Jones hat, and Cartier earrings for a service to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force. She was accompanied by her husband, Prince Harry, as well as Prince William and Kate Middleton (who chose a pale blue dress for the occasion), all of whom joined the Queen for the event.

Meghan's gorgeous outfit is an unexpected choice, yet looks strikingly familiar. It's a strong departure from the parade of pale pinks and creams she's worn to her official royal events so far post-wedding (she wore white Givenchy (opens in new tab) for the Royal Ascot, another cream Givenchy number (opens in new tab) for an appearance with the Queen in Chester, peach Carolina Herrera (opens in new tab) at Trooping the Colour, and a pale pink Goat dress (opens in new tab) at a garden party at Buckingham Palace), but the neckline is one we've seen before. For many of these events, Meghan's opted for an open boatneck cut, showing off a little shoulder—even yesterday she wore an olive Ralph Lauren dress (opens in new tab) with a wider neckline to Prince Louis' christening—but her most memorable boatneck fashion moment to date: The bespoke Givenchy dress she wore to her wedding in May.

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In addition to the shoulder sighting, today's outfit looks a bit familiar for another reason: The LBD has major Audrey Hepburn vibes (opens in new tab).

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With fitted top, tiny belted waist, and gorgeous, stiff A-line skirt, Meghan's Dior dress looks just like something Audrey Hepburn would wear—and did wear in movies like Sabrina and Breakfast at Tiffany's and to real-life events.

Meghan Markle and Audrey Hepburn — Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina; Meghan Markle at today's RAF ceremony

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And I'm very here for it.

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