wardrobe

  • Who foots the bill for Meghan Markle's royal wardrobe?

    The ‘Meghan Markle Effect‘ is in overdrive, as fashion followers track her every sartorial move in a bid to imitate the 36-year-old’s newfound royal style.With a penchant for dressing gown-esque coats and miniature handbags, the former actress is fast in the running to becoming the nation’s go-to muse.Whether it’s a Sentaler number or one of Chloé’s most coveted arm candies, there isn’t a garment or accessory the royal-in-waiting can’t send flying from the shelves.But who pays for her new Buckingham Palace-approved wardrobe?According to reports, the 36-year-old and Prince Harry have paid for every single one of her highly-coveted outfits, as members of the royal family are not permitted to accept free clothes from brands.Instead, assistants such as the Duchess of Cambridge‘s right-hand woman, Natasha Archer, call in several outfit options from major labels before returning the ones that didn’t make the cut and paying for the final choice.Towards the end of her seven-year stint on American hit show ‘Suits’, Markle was reportedly earning over £35,000 per episode with an estimated annual salary of £322,000.While Prince Harry’s net worth reportedly stands at over £17 million.The upcoming royal wedding has of course ramped up interest in Markle’s wardrobe but after the nuptials, the 36-year-old’s clothing expenses will be handled by Prince Charles.The 69-year-old receives an income of approximately £20 million from stately home, the Duchy of Cornwall, which he splits with Prince William, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Cambridge.But Markle’s sartorial status is only going to amplify following the royal nuptials, as her wardrobe has the power to pull in £500 million a year according to Brand Finance.So which of her globally-documented outfits has set the couple back the most so far?Take a look back at the 36-year-old’s most coveted looks to date.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for nonstop inspiration delivered fresh to your feed, every day.Read more from Yahoo Style UK: Everything we know about the royal wedding so farMeghan Markle style file: Inside the wardrobe of the royal-to-beThe ‘Meghan Markle Effect’ is already in full swing and worth a cool £500 million

  • This Is Why You Only Wear A Small Proportion Of Your Wardrobe

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  • Smart Clothes Tell You What To Wear And What To Share

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  • Five Wardrobe Staples Every Woman Should Own

    Skinny, boot cut, 7/8ths, there are so many different styles but no matter which ones are most flattering for you, an easy outfit is only a few minutes away. A chambray shirt will cover all seasons and many outfits. Perhaps the most classic wardrobe item of all time, the black heel can go with pretty much every outfit.

  • A Third Of British Women Are Wearing Two Bras On Rotation

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  • Here’s Proof That We Waste A Whole Lot Of Time Deciding What To Wear

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  • How to care for your clothes so they last longer

    Are you someone that shrinks your clothes by accident? Or throws something out at the first sign of a greasy stain or makeup mark? See also: How to remove armpit stains from your clothes See also: How to remove red wine stains Don't

  • 6 Wardrobe Storage Solutions To Get You Tidy By 2016

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  • Mariah Carey’s Shoe Closet Will Give You Major Wardrobe Envy

    Millionaire songstress Mariah Carey has given us a sneak peek into her shoe wardrobe (yes, a wardrobe solely for shoes) and it’s all kinds of incredible. The 45-year-old ‘Heartbreaker’ hitmaker shared a behind-the-scenes snap with her two million Instagram followers, revealing hundreds of pairs of heels. It’s not the first time the singer, mum to four-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe with ex-husband Nick Cannon, has given us a glimpse inside her luxe Manhattan apartment.

  • Report: Unused clothing worth £30bn

    UK households have 1.7 billion items of clothing worth £30 billion that have been hanging unused in wardrobes for at least a year, a report has revealed. Making more use of unwanted clothes could cut waste and the use of resources and unlock