These Cap-Toe Shoes Look Just Like Meghan Markle's Chanel Slingbacks—But They Start at $80

Name: Sam Edelman Willette Leather Slingbacks
Brand: Nordstrom
Price: 140 USD

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By Stephanie Meraz

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Published Aug 21, 2024

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Meghan Markle, beige and black cap-toe slingbacks

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Whether you’re an OG Suits fan (me!) or a royals obsessive through-and-through, then I’m sure you’ve already caught up on all the standout outfits Meghan Markle wore during her four-day tour of Colombia with her husband Prince Harry. My favorite look just so happens to be her day two outfit, which she wore while visiting a local public school Colegio La Giralda in Santa Fe.

Her regal school-day ensemble was comprised of a camel-colored linen blazer, designed by Loro Piana, a crisp white button down, black ankle pants and the most stunning beige-and-black slingbacks in goatskin and grosgrain from french fashion house Chanel ($1,100). Although the pricey designer pair is unsurprisingly sold out (hey, it’s royally approved, after all), fret not because I found a few similar options to copy her chic cap-toe look for less.

meghan-markle-chanel-slingbacks meghan and prince harry hand-in-hand in columbia

Eric Charbonneau / Getty Images

To make her outfit even better, Markle is using the Three-Color Rule to her advantage by sticking with only colors: black, beige and white. The fashion hack allows her to mix fabrics and textures while still maintaining that cohesive look, and I can’t help but notice that the two-toned slingbacks served as the perfect picks to bring the rest of her look together.

Below, you’ll find three affordable alternatives that give off a similar sleek and chic vibe as the Chanels—and for a fraction of the original cost—so you can make your own Three-Color Rule outfit that Markle would approve of.

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meghan markle chanel slingbacks French Sole Baton Heels

Tuckernuck

1. French Sole Baton Leather Heels

French Sole

Get ready to sport this classic pair of leather slingbacks on repeat. The round-toe pump is soft and feminine, and its timeless style and versatility screams Meghan Markle. Tons of shoppers add that they're incredibly comfortable and required no break-in period, which is certainly a bonus in my book.

~~$198~~; $158 at Tuckernuck

meghan markle chanel slingbacks Naturalizer Banks Sl

Zappos

2. Naturalizer Banks-Sl Leather Slingback Heels

Naturalizer

From the low block heel to the premium leather upper and plush foam footbed, these Naturalizer shoes are bound to be as comfy as they are Chanel-coded. And at this price, they simply can't be missed.

~~$120~~; $80 at Zappos

Sam Edelman

3. Sam Edelman Willette Leather Slingbacks

Nordstrom

If you want to take Markle’s tour outfit a step further (pun intended), go with these sweet Sam Edelman slingbacks that are embellished with a charming bow at the pointy cap toe.

$140 at Nordstrom

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Stephanie Meraz

Associate Fashion Commerce Editor

Covers all things fashion and shopping
Boasts over 23 years of experience as an avid shopper, having secured a personal stylist at Limited Too at the age of four
Studied English literature, communications and creative writing at the University of San Diego, and completed the Columbia Publishing Course at Columbia University in New York

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