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Meghan Markle Was All About the Midi Skirt in Colombia—Here’s Why It’s the Perfect Denim Swap for Fall

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Anyone else still thinking about Meghan Markle’s sartorial excellence during her whirlwind tour of Colombia with Prince Harry this past week? I certainly am. When I consider the range of attire she busted out—from elevating beloved brands like Veronica Beard to showcasing Colombian designers like Johanna Ortiz—there’s a singular style swap I’m most intrigued by: The way she mixed in multiple midi skirts (like the Emma Pencil Skirt from Posse, $250) in place of the more obvious choice to wear jeans.

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Think of it this way: Meghan wore not one, not two, not three, but a whopping four different midi skirts during this four-day trip to meet with Colombia’s Vice President Francia Márquez and, alongside Harry, promote their recent efforts to create digital safeguards online for kids. She wore a sequined number—made by the Colombian designer Silvia Tcherassi—with a sleeveless cotton shirt from Mango, $46; $26; another midi skirt, which featured a green chintz pattern from Colombian designer Juan de Dios, was paired with a Giuliva Heritage ‘Husband’ button-down shirt, $988. (Two additional midi styles, the aforementioned design from Posse and another one from Juan de Dios, were also worn.)

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Still, here’s the part I was taking notes on: Each one of Meghan’s tops—from a basic T-shirt to this shell from Argent, $145—could just as easily been worn with jeans. But that simple swap to pair them with a midi skirt gave the look a little something extra, not to mention professionalism and polish for fall.

So, how can you mirror her style? Well, to start, you can select a classic neutral shirt from your closet. Now, the fun part—finding a chic midi to pair with it. See below are a range of fall-ready options to try.

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Posse

Meghan paired this exact midi skirt with a white shell from Argent—and both are still in stock.

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Sézane

It’s not the same as her Silvia Tcherassi number, but the sequins still help this skirt deliver a pop.

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Veronica Beard

Just like Meghan’s Juan de Dios midi, this skirt delivers on visual interest—and would look so lovely for fall.

Back to Meghan and her midis: Perhaps the secret to her success with this style combo comes down to the rule of thirds. But I think it also has to do with making such a simple style upgrade. Yes, denim is still a perfect match for a crisp white top like a button-down, but adding a new silhouette like a midi skirt is, quite frankly, interesting. It’s also one of the top additions I’ll be making to my closet this season.

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