Fashion Rules Meghan Markle Has Unabashedly Ignored

It's totally OK to incorporate the same color throughout your look. Markle broke the cliché rule with a maroon pleated dress, velvet clutch, and leather jacket.

Markle stepped out wearing a chic suit, proving that the polished staple can be a regal evening choice. Just add a great pair of pumps, and you'll be good to go.

Markle proved that the two colors actually make a chic duo. Follow the bride-to-be's lead and try a subtle mini bag with your favorite black pumps.

Throw that old rule out, and take notes on how Markle styled a black bag with nude pumps.

Markle showed us how the right pair of flats can look chic even on a date, especially when they're from Markle's favorite brand Sarah Flint.

Back in November, Markle stepped out in the prettiest white coat. So we can toss this rule in the garbage, too.

Markle proved that it's OK to show off those arms. Just balance the look with a piece that has polished details—like the lapel and wrap silhouette—on Markle's dress.

And Markle debunked that old myth about horizontal stripes being unflattering when she stepped out in a striped short set.