Meghan Markle’s Off-the-Shoulder Top Is the Sexy Staple Every Fall Wardrobe Needs

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Cold weather-appropriate and sexy don’t often go hand-in-hand when it comes to fall fashion. For the most part, I accept that by October I’ll be living in oversized sweaters, which, TBH, I don’t really mind. They’re extremely comfortable and stylish in their own cool-girl way. But on those occasions when I don’t want to be drowning in shapeless knitwear, I often draw a blank on what to put on — luckily, Meghan Markle just gave me a solution.

When the Duchess of Sussex spoke at the World Mental Health Day Festival on Tuesday, she stunned in an all-white look, pairing wide-leg trousers with an off-the-shoulder blazer that folded over at the top. The thick material and full-length sleeves made it fall-appropriate, while the pop of skin offered a sexy edge to the otherwise classy piece; it was a risque version of the fall staple we all own. So, of course, I immediately started looking for my own off-the-shoulder top (because my wardrobe could use at least one this season) and found nine similar styles, with prices starting at $24.

Shop Meghan Markle-Inspired Off-the-Shoulder Tops:

  • Lacozy Off-the-Shoulder Sweater, $24; amazon.com
  • Zaful Pullover Jumper Top, $33 with coupon (Originally $36); amazon.com
  • Edikted Crossover Top, $42; nordstrom.com
  • Old Navy SoSoft Sweater, $32 with code HURRY (Originally $45); oldnavy.gap.com
  • Banana Republic Off-Shoulder Sweater, $56 (Originally $80); bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com
  • Silence and Noise Claudia Sweater, $59; urbanoutfitters.com
  • Naked Wardrobe Ruched Top, $68; nordstrom.com
  • Reformation Florentina Knit Top, $98; nordstrom.com and thereformation.com
  • Pilcro Off-the-Shoulder Sweater, $128; anthropologie.com

Old Navy SoSoft Sweater

Old Navy SoSoft Off-the-Shoulder Sweater for Women

Old Navy

Buy on Gap.com $45 $32

Old Navy’s off-the-shoulder sweater, available in six colors and sizes XS through 4XL, is designed out of a cotton blend shoppers describe as “very cozy…so soft, and warm.” This style features a folded collar at the chest, similar to Markle’s top, giving it a “sexy, classic look,” per customers. And according to a number of fans, it is incredibly versatile. “It can be dressed up or down,” wrote one customer, while another shared that the “stylish” knit “looks great with jeans.”

Silence and Noise Claudia Sweater

Urban Outfitters Silence + Noise Claudia Off-The-Shoulder Sweater

Urban Outfitters

Buy on Urban Outfitters $59

The Claudia Sweater from Silence and Noise, which you can grab at Urban Outfitters, is another shopper favorite. While it’s available in a Markle-esque, creamy white, you can grab it in four other shades including a mossy green and lavender purple (for my pop of color people). This option is slightly cropped, but shoppers say it “is the perfect length” for a pair of high-waisted pants. And according to one person, it’s “perfectly slouchy,” explaining that it hangs a little loose but “not to the point where you can’t keep it on.” “This sweater is perfect…in all ways,” raved another person, explaining that it’s “soft,” well fitted, and “looks so flattering on.”

Reformation Florentina Knit Top

Nordstrom Reformation Florentina Draped Off the Shoulder Knit Top

Nordstrom

Buy on Nordstrom $98 Buy on Reformation $98

But if you’re wanting something a little more fitted and lightweight, I’m personally obsessed with Reformation’s Florentina top, which is made from a lyocell-spandex blend. This pick features dramatic ruching all over and an oversized, folded collar, making it surprisingly elegant. And because this is a bodycon top, it’s ideal for skirts and high-waisted pants where you’d want a smooth, tucked-in look.

Markle reminded me that fall tops can be sexy and practical with her off-the-shoulder number. Shop more tops inspired by her style, below.

Banana Republic Off-Shoulder Sweater

Banana Republic Off-shoulder Sweater

Banana Republic

Buy Now $80 $56

Lacozy Off-the-Shoulder Sweater

Amazon Lacozy Women's Off The Shoulder Tops

Amazon

Buy on Amazon $24

Naked Wardrobe Ruched Top

Nordstrom Naked Wardrobe Ruched Off the Shoulder Jersey Top

Nordstrom

Buy on Nordstrom $68

Pilcro Off-the-Shoulder Sweater

Anthropologie Pilcro Off-The-Shoulder Long-Sleeve Sweater

Anthropologie

Buy on Anthropologie $128

Zaful Pullover Jumper Top

Amazon ZAFUL Women Off Shoulder Sweater

Amazon

Buy on Amazon $36 $33

Edikted Crossover Top

Nordstrom EDIKTED Crossover Off the Shoulder Long Sleeve Top

Nordstrom

Buy on Nordstrom $42
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