Meghan Markle’s Suits outfits are giving us serious work style inspiration

Before she was the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle was paving the way for kick-ass female paralegals everywhere for 7 seasons of the hit TV show Suits. The show is known for giving viewers a peek into the lives of high-powered New York City attorneys... but, it is also a goldmine of formal and classic work-attire inspiration.

Markle’s on-screen character, Rachel Zane, mastered office chic and the art of power dressing - often seen in monochromatic colour palettes, form-fitting silhouettes and sky-high court shoes. She may have traded in the courthouse for Frogmore Cottage, but Markle, who admitted to being in awe of Rachel's wardrobe, has left a capsule of memorable outfits to drool over.

Here are our top picks to inspire your workwear wardrobe:

Rachel is almost always seen in a fitted shirt or knit when on the job, her shirts are slightly unbuttoned adding a feminine yet 'undone' touch to a classic uniformed look.

To brave the New York City breeze, you've got to be classic, tailored and comfy and Rachel frequently rocked a tailored knit, tucked into a matching pencil skirt - the epitome of practical and chic.

Rarely venturing into statement pieces, this violet ruffled look is a subtle nod to the spring season and complemented the paralegal’s everyday aesthetic perfectly.

Rachel seems to have a soft spot for pencil skirts, and is more often than not seen in a neutral-toned skirt paired with a white shirt. Here, she wears the shirt buttoned down and cuffed which gives a perfect off-duty look.

Grey and blue is a staple work combo, and Rachel, who always defies the norm, gives it a little tweak with a slouchy turtleneck.

Although we miss seeing the 'legal superhero' and new mum on our screens, she sure as hell left a mark on our wardrobe.

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