Meghan Markle Knows: The Only Thing Chicer Than Wearing All Black Is Wearing Black With *This* Color

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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 04: Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex attends the Balenciaga Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 04, 2025 in Paris, France.
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Spotted at Sundance Film Festival: Meghan Markle wearing an elegant outfit—what's new? But actually, the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry attended a Sunday screening of their new film, Cookie Queens, during the annual event, and, of course, she could teach a masterclass in dressing for the occasion. There were no quirky nods to their mountainous location, be it faux fur, a cowboy hat, or an alpine cardigan. Her outfit was pure class as always, and it included the color combination that's proven itself to be even more valuable than wearing all black. Sorry to anyone who still thinks clashing is bad, but black-and-navy outfits are a perfect match, resulting in elegant outfits every time.

Specifically, Markle chose to pair a navy-blue trench coat by Heidi Merrick with black flare jeans from Veronica Beard. Underneath, she had on a casual, oatmeal-colored cashmere sweater by Brochu Walker, and on her feet were her go-to Manolo Blahnik pumps in black suede. The outfit was simple, yes, but refined and stylized, mostly due to her choice of colors, both neutral and elegant by nature.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were spotted at the Sundance Film Festival 2026. The royal couple is in town to promote their film "Cookie Queens."

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On Meghan Markle: Heidi Merrick Fog Coat ($1275); Veronica Beard Jean Beverly Flare Skinny Jeans ($248); Brochu Walker The Everyday Cashmere Bright Crew ($428); Manolo Blahnik BB Pointed Toe Pump ($895)

The best part about Markle's preferred color combination is how easy it is to copy, probably with pieces you already own and love. Maybe you just haven't yet thought to wear them together. And if your closet's not as stocked with navy and black pieces as you'd like it to be, don't fret. There's plenty to choose from in both colors ahead. Just keep scrolling.

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Eliza Huber
Eliza Huber
Associate Editorial Director

Eliza Huber is currently the Associate Editorial Director at Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2021 as a fashion editor after starting her career as a writer at Refinery29, where she worked for four years. During her time at WWW, she launched Go Sports, the publication's sports vertical, and published four (and counting) quarterly issues tied to the WNBA, Formula One, and more. She also created two franchises, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter for WWW's monthly cover features; and reported on new seasonal trends, up-and-coming designers, and celebrity style.