Is it a coincidence that Meghan Markle is the style twin of 'American 王族' Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy? The Duchess has 繰り返して dressed like the late publicist... as friends 予報する she is '長,率いるing to the White House'

Fashion publicist Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy became a style icon in the 1990s, to the extent that she rivalled?Princess Diana's 衝撃.?

Both married into 王族, one literally and the other figuratively; both died tragically young, and both knew how to dress casually.?

So it's no surprise that Carolyn's style - which also had a place in the political world given that she was the spouse of John F Kennedy Jr - has 奮起させるd Meghan.

The Duchess of Sussex 株d her 賞賛 for Carolyn long before she married?Prince Harry, 述べるing Carolyn's Narciso Rodriguez wedding dress as 'everything goals' and using it as inspiration for her own.

This minimalist aesthetic and 精製するd 簡単 is 明確に 反映するd in the Duchess of Sussex's own fashion choices.?

In 最近の days, the Duchess of Sussex's 支持者s have 宣言するd that she is '長,率いるing to the White House'?after her 大統領の-like visit to Nigeria with Prince Harry.?

専門家s have 最高潮の場面d how she could just be a few steps from the US 大統領/総裁などの地位, so her style will be a 決定的な 武器 if she does make a 攻撃する into politics.?

As is (疑いを)晴らす below, on 非常に/多数の occasions Meghan has channelled particular outfits worn by Carolyn - who died と一緒に her husband in a 計画(する) 衝突,墜落 in 1999 - at the 頂点(に達する) of her fame.

Meghan apparently used Carolyn's dress as one of her inspirations when choosing her dress. Above: With Prince Harry after their wedding ceremony inside Windsor's St George's Chapel

Meghan 明らかに used Carolyn's dress as one of her inspirations when choosing her dress. Above: With Prince Harry after their wedding 儀式 inside Windsor's St George's Chapel

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy marrying JFK Jnr in a?Narciso Rodriguez wedding dress

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy marrying JFK Jnr in a?Narciso Rodriguez wedding dress?

White shirt and maxi skirt

In 早期に 2019, Meghan …に出席するd the Endeavour 基金 Awards in an ensemble that was straight out of the Carolyn Bessette Kennedy look 調書をとる/予約する.

The duchess, who was 妊娠している with son Archie at the time, paired a Givenchy white button-負かす/撃墜する shirt with a 床に打ち倒す-length 黒人/ボイコット skirt.

It was strikingly 類似の to a look worn by Carolyn to a 利益 祝祭 in March 1999.?

The former publicist tucked a men's white shirt, its 最高の,を越す buttons left undone like Meghan's, into a long 黒人/ボイコット skirt with a ruffled hem, both designed by Yohji Yamamoto.

In early 2019, Meghan attended the Endeavour Fund Awards in an ensemble that was straight out of the Carolyn Bessette Kennedy look book.
 The duchess, who was pregnant with son Archie at the time, paired a Givenchy white button-down shirt with a floor-length black skirt
It was strikingly similar to a look worn by Carolyn to a benefit gala in March 1999

In 早期に 2019, Meghan …に出席するd the Endeavour 基金 Awards in an ensemble that was straight out of the Carolyn Bessette Kennedy look 調書をとる/予約する.?The duchess, who was 妊娠している with son Archie at the time, paired a Givenchy white button-負かす/撃墜する shirt with a 床に打ち倒す-length 黒人/ボイコット skirt. It was strikingly 類似の to a look worn by Carolyn to a 利益 祝祭 in March 1999?

Ripped ジーンズs

For her very first 公式の/役人 public 外見 as Prince Harry's girlfriend in 201 7, Meghan kept?it casual in ripped Mother ジーンズs and a crisp white oxford by Misha Nonoo.

A white button-負かす/撃墜する is universally considered a wardrobe 中心的要素, but the 衣料品 also happens to have been a fond favourite of Carolyn.

She dressed for 労働 Day in 1996 in a 類似の oversized shirt with rolled up sleeves, ripped ジーンズs, tousled hair and sunglasses.

For her very first official public appearance as Prince Harry's girlfriend, Meghan kept it casual in ripped Mother jeans and a crisp white oxford by Misha Nonoo
Carolyn dressed for Labour Day in 1996 in a similar oversized shirt with rolled up sleeves, ripped jeans, tousled hair and sunglasses

For her very first 公式の/役人 public 外見 as Prince Harry's girlfriend, Meghan kept it casual in ripped Mother ジーンズs and a crisp white oxford by Misha Nonoo. 一方/合間, Carolyn?dressed for 労働 Day in 1996 in a 類似の oversized shirt with rolled up sleeves, ripped ジーンズs, tousled hair and sunglasses

Camel Skirt

For her first 王室の event after her 約束/交戦 to Harry was 発表するd, Meghan paid homage to an outfit Carolyn wore in a 類似して pivotal public moment.?

Meghan arrived in Nottingham wearing this Joseph? ? camel? skirt, black jumper and boots in 2017
Carolyn's camel skirt and black jumper were photographed outside their Tribeca apartment in 1996

For her first 王室の event after her 約束/交戦 to Harry was 発表するd, Meghan paid homage to an outfit Carolyn wore in a 類似して pivotal public moment. Carolyn wore her look in 1996 while making an 外見 with her husband JFK Jr. outside their Tribeca apartment に引き続いて her own wedding

The looks may be over two 10年間s apart, but the basic elements are all there: a 黒人/ボイコット sweater, a camel midi skirt, and 膝-high boots.?

Carolyn wore her look in 1996 while making an 外見 with her husband JFK Jr. outside their Tribeca apartment に引き続いて her own wedding.

Meghan chose a Joseph skirt and Kurt Geiger to seemingly echo Carolyn's 外見.??

Asymmetric Neckline

Another 面 where Meghan Markle channels Carolyn is through her choice of sophisticated dresses that 連合させる 簡単 with a 流行の/上流の 辛勝する/優位.

In 2018 she wore the?黒人/ボイコット Halo 'Jackie O' dress nam ed after Carolyn's mother-in-法律 - 1960s style icon and former US First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.?

It featured?the same asymmetric neckline as the gown Carolyn wore to The White House in 1998.?

Meghan wore a Black Halo 'Jackie O' with an? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? asymmetric neckline dress in 2018
Carolyn at The White House in 1998 with an identical neckline

Meghan wearing a Jackie O' dress in 2018 is a little bit of a hint に向かって her obsession with the Kennedy 一族/派閥's fashion

黒人/ボイコット t-shirt and ジーンズs

従犯者s play a 決定的な 役割 in 製図/抽選 the fashion 平行の between the two icons.

Like Carolyn did, Meghan often dresses 負かす/撃墜する in classic 中心的要素s - such as at the Invictus Games in 2023 when she 選ぶd for a J 乗組員 最高の,を越す and でっちあげる,人を罪に陥れる skinny ジーンズs.?

The look was 類似の to Carolyn's denim and t-shirt combination when she was spotted walking her dog すぐに after her honeymoon in 1996.?

Meghan?s J Crew top and ankle skimming?jeans
The look was similar to Carolyn's denim and t-shirt combination when she was spotted walking her dog shortly after her honeymo
on in 1996

従犯者s play a 決定的な 役割 in 製図/抽選 the fashion 平行の between the two icons. Like Carolyn did, Meghan often dresses 負かす/撃墜する in classic 中心的要素s - such as at the Invictus Games in 2023 when she 選ぶd for a J 乗組員 最高の,を越す and でっちあげる,人を罪に陥れる skinny ジーンズs (left).?The look was 類似の to Carolyn's denim and t-shirt combination when she was spotted walking her dog すぐに after her honeymoon in 1996

Carolyn was known for her minimalist approach to 従犯者s, often seen with simple gold hoops or a delicate chain necklace.

Meghan follows 控訴, usually 選ぶing for understated jewellery that complements her outfits without 圧倒的な them.

She appears to 株 with Carolyn the style philosophy that いっそう少なく is undeniably more.??

Monochrome

Meghan also channels Carolyn in her love for monochromatic ensembles.?

Carolyn was frequently seen in all-黒人/ボイコット or all-white outfits and Meghan has 可決する・採択するd a 類似の approach.

She often 選ぶs for monochrome looks that are both sophisticated and modern.?

When 開始する,打ち上げるing her Smart 作品 charity collection in 2019, Meghan's Jigsaw trousers and Misha Nonoo shirt were reminiscent of Carolyn's ensemble at Hyannis Port in 1998.

Meghan launched Smart Works in this sophisticated monochrome outfit
Carolyn's similar ensemble at Hyannis Port in 1998

When 開始する,打ち上げるing her Smart 作品 charity collection in 2019, Meghan's Jigsaw trousers and Misha Nonoo shirt were reminiscent of Bessette-Kennedy's ensemble at Hyannis Port in 1998?

Strapless

Markle's preference for shoulder 耐えるing strapless dresses is another nod to Caro lyn's 影響(力).?

Both women favour chic and polished dresses that 強調 structure and form.

For an 外見 in 2016, Meghan dressed in Cedric Charlier, echoing Carolyn's evening 祝祭 look at the 地方自治体の Arts Society in 1998.??

Meghan in Cedric Charlier in 2016
Meghan's look from 2016 matched Carolyn's from? ? ? ?1998

Markle's preference for shoulder 耐えるing strapless dresses is another nod to Bessette-Kennedy's 影響(力).?Fo r an 外見 in 2016, Meghan dressed in Cedric Charlier, echoing Carolyn's evening 祝祭 look at the 地方自治体の Arts Society in 1998