Meghan Markle's Best Formal Evening Gowns

Everyone remembers Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress. The instantly recognizable Givenchy look featured a boat neckline and sleek, minimal lines—a true classic, indeed. However, Meghan's other formalwear moments as a royal are no less elegant, despite being less well known. From her blue cape gown in Fiji in 2018 to last year's vibrant red Safiyaa number, Meghan's royal tenure included no shortage of stunning dresses. Though she attends fewer black tie events these days, both because she stepped back from her royal duties and because of the pandemic, the Duchess has nonetheless accumulated a variety of stunning evening wear looks. Here, we take a look back at Meghan's best black tie moments.

During her final week as a working royal, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex coordinated in red for the Mountbatten Festival of Music in London. The elegant cape dress came from brand Safiyaa.

The Duchess of Sussex is known for her love of white button-down shirts. For the Endeavour Fund awards in London, Meghan made the look formal, wearing a long Givenchy black skirt and heels.

While pregnant with Archie, Meghan and Harry went on a royal tour of Morocco. There, the pair attended a reception hosted by the British Ambassador, with the Duchess sporting a cream cape gown.

During her pregnancy, the Duchess sparkled in more ways than one, wearing a glimmering midnight blue gown for a Cirque du Soleil premiere.

On stage at the 2018 Fashion Awards in London, the Duchess opted for a chic black velvet one shouldered gown and a sleek updo. She paired the dress with strappy gold heels.

Though not technically a gown, Meghan chose a lovely, ankle-length black dress to meet New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Meghan wore a white column dress, featuring shoulder embellishments, for a state dinner at the royal residence in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. The visit was part of the couple's autumn tour of Australia, Fiji, Tonga, and New Zealand.

The Duchess clearly loves a formal cape. She wore a blue version to a state dinner in Suva, Fiji.

Without a doubt, Meghan's most famous gown was her wedding dress, designed by Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy.

Prior to the evening wedding reception at Frogmore House, the Duchess changed into a second gown, featuring a halter neckline and slimmer cut. This dress was crafted by famed British designer Stella McCartney.