Meghan Markle's sunglasses are a whole vibe—so here's where to shop her favorite styles and brands

On the hunt for some new shades? Allow Meghan Markle's sunglasses to inspire your next online purchase...

Meghan Markle's sunglasses: Meghan pictured wearing gold aviator-style sunglasses and black cat-eye sunglasses alongside product stills of sunglasses from LE SPECS and Ray-Ban/ in a pink and purple template
(Image credit: Getty Images/ (L) Max Mumby/Indigo (R) James Devaney/GC Images / products from LE SPECS and Ray-Ban)

If you're looking for a new staple pair of sunnies to add to your capsule wardrobe, Meghan Markle's sunglasses are a great place to start—as she's known to sport some seriously chic styles...

While we're already fans of Hailey Bieber's sunglasses, the Duchess of Sussex is another contender for major style inspo. And having now added Harry and Meghan's docu-series to our Netflix watchlist, we're looking to channel her effortless Hollywood vibe.

As fans of the Suits actress will know, Meghan's flawless makeup and outfits are often accompanied by a stylish pair of shades. She tends to opt for timeless shapes and styles in all things, from classic blue jeans to long, elegant structured coats—and when it comes to her sunglass game, it's a very similar story. Plus, thanks to her celebrity status, we have all the intel on her favorite brands and styles.

So here's a roundup of the exact shades Meghan wears and some dupes of her favorite styles, from rounded to cat-eye shapes!

Meghan Markle wearing black cat eye sunglasses in NYC

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Meghan Markle's sunglasses

As Meghan proves, you just can't go wrong with a classic black pair of sunglasses! Whether they're rectangular like Hails' faves or rounded, a simple pair of shades can take your outfit to a whole new level and really do go with everything. Whether you're repping a casual work outfit or a summer dress, your trusty pair of sunglasses will only add cool-girl vibes.

And despite Meghan's fame and royal status (what with her being married to Prince Harry and all)—her favorite sunglasses are actually super affordable...

What brand of sunglasses does Meghan Markle wear?

Meghan wears several different brands of sunglasses, but her go-to brands seem to be Le Specs, Ray-Ban and FINLAY.

One pair that we do often see her out and about in is the Le Specs Air Heart Cat-Eye Acetate Sunglasses—a style that is actually really affordable.

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Le Specs Air Heart Cat-Eye Acetate Sunglasses

RRP: $69/£55

Meghan has been spotted wearing these simple but chic sunglasses on a number of occasions and they're an absolute must-have!

Whether it's summer or winter, a pair of black cat-eye shades never fails to elevate your look. Plus we think these sunnies give 'off-duty model' vibes!


Meghan Markle's Invictus Games sunglasses

When she joined Prince Harry at the Invictus Games shortly after their relationship was made public, she wore FINLAY's Percy sunglasses in Light Tortoise with stylish grey lenses.

Meghan Markle wearing tortoiseshell sunglasses with Prince Harry leaning in to talk in her ear / during the Invictus Games 2017 at Nathan Philips Square on September 25, 2017 in Toronto, Canada

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Meghan is definitely a fan of tortoiseshell-framed shades, for a more casual look. These would look great paired with jeans, and a camel coat (another favorite of Meghan's) or a blazer.

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FINLAY Percy in Light Tortoise/Grey Lenses

RRP: $225/£150

These modern panto shape of these stylish sunglasses suit a range of different facial shapes and are perfect for casual days in both the summer and winter.

They're available in many different shades, including dark tortoise, champagne, forest green and rose.


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Le Specs Liar Lair Cat-Eye Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses

RRP: $59/£50

Another tortoiseshell pair of sunnies at a more reasonable price from one of Meghan's other favorite brands, this is a style that never fails to make the wearer look sophisticated and ready to take on the world.

These sunglasses in particular are inspired by "'90s California, making them the perfect choice for festivals, beach breaks or city strolls."


Meghan Markle's Wimbledon sunglasses

Another time that Meghan stepped out in showstopping FINLAY sunglasses was when she went to watch Wimbledon back in 2019.

She wore the brand's Henrietta cat-eye style sunglasses in black paired with a chic white outfit for a monochrome look.

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FINLAY Henrietta sunglasses in black

RRP: $225/£150

This sleek cat-eye shape will dress up any look and as Duchess Meghan has proved, they give a chic and elegant but super stylish impression.

They're available to buy in a number of different shades including, ruby, slate and tortoise.


Meghan Markle's Ray-Ban sunglasses

The Duchess of Sussex is also a fan of Ray-Ban sunglasses, often sporting the brand's signature aviator style, with gold detailing—especially on more casual days out.

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Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses

RRP:$163/£184

Meghan is also a lover of aviators, having been photographed wearing gold and black shades very similar to these Ray-Bans.


Alternatives to Meghan Markle's go-to sunglasses style

If you can't swing $60 plus on a pair of sunglasses, thankfully Meghan's favorite style is easy to find a cheaper swap for! 

She tends to opt for 'cat-eye' shaped glasses and has also been seen in gold aviator styles, so a quick google search for those will provide you with a plethora of great options—and yes, we're rounded up a few of our top picks!

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ASOS Chunky Flare Cat Eye Sunglasses 

RRP: $19.50/£13.50

These sunglasses offer high UV protection and feature a similar cat-eye shape and a simple black design. You truly can never go wrong with a black pair of shades.


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& Other Stories Cat Eye Sunglasses

RRP: $39/£27

These are a great alternative for Meghan's Le Specs pair and are nearly half the price!

They feature the same black frame and lens combo and stylish cat-eye shape. They're also available in two different tortoise shades.


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AJ Morgan Chris Aviator Sunglasses

RRP: $26/£20

If you've been eyeing up Meghan's casual gold aviator sunnies, this pair from ASOS is a great swap for more pricey Ray-Bans. Plus, they're currently on sale!


Naomi Jamieson
Lifestyle News Writer

Naomi is a Lifestyle News Writer with the Women's Lifestyle team, where she covers everything from entertainment to fashion and beauty, as well as TikTok trends for Woman&Home, after previously writing for My Imperfect Life and GoodTo. Interestingly though, Naomi actually has a background in design, having studied illustration at Plymouth University but lept into the media world in 2020, after always having a passion for writing and earned her Gold Standard diploma in Journalism with the NCTJ.


Before working for Future Publishing’s Lifestyle News team, she worked in the Ad production team. Here she wrote and designed adverts on all sorts of things, which then went into print magazines across all genres. Now, when she isn’t writing articles on celebs, fashion trends, or the newest shows on Netflix, you can find her drinking copious cups of coffee, drawing and probably online shopping.