By Molly Claire Goddard
6:27am PDT, Oct 20, 2025
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Royal fashion journalist Alicia Liberty thinks Kate Middleton traded in her dresses and jewel toned wardrobe for more tailored two-piece suits, which is typically what Meghan Markle gravitates toward. “It’s clear the Princess has fully embraced a new, elevated approach to power dressing,” she wrote.
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Kate Middleton may be taking tips from Meghan Markle, but their executions are different. “While Meghan’s take leans into Hollywood polish — sharp tailoring, sleek monochrome tones and relaxed open blazers. Kate’s interpretation feels more restrained, refined and distinctly royal,” Alicia Liberty said.
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Both Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton use their style to amplify their power, according to the expert. “The message behind both is the same. Control, confidence and modern authority,” Alicia Liberty said. “For two women often pitted against each other, their wardrobes now appear to be speaking the same language. Kate’s tonal suiting and minimalist accessories reflect a subtle but undeniable shift toward Meghan’s brand of modern royal professionalism.”
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Although Meghan Markle left England, her taste deeply impacted The Firm. “As a royal fashion watcher, I can’t help but see a pattern emerging,” Alicia Liberty said. “One that suggests that even from across the Atlantic, Meghan’s influence on royal style still reigns supreme.”