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MEGHAN Markle has raised the fashion stakes for her Dublin tour wearing not one but four striking outfits for her first official royal overseas trip.

But the elegant looks came with eye-watering price tags and in the space 24 hours the Duchess of Sussex has worn an estimated total of £23,000 worth of designer labels.

 Meghan Markle looked chic in grey Roland Mouret for day two of her Dublin tour today
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Meghan Markle looked chic in grey Roland Mouret for day two of her Dublin tour todayCredit: Splash News
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The former actress arrived in Dublin in an emerald green skirt suit by Givenchy.
For a garden party on Tuesday evening at the British ambassador’s residence, she switched to a black Emilia Wickstead dress.

The 36-year-old kicked off  her second day in Dublin at the official residence of President Michael D Higgin in a grey Roland Mouret dress, featuring her favourite boat neckline.

Meghan, who is a friend of Mouret’s, previously wore a £1,350 version of today’s dress on the eve of her wedding, and this style is estimated to have cost £1,500.

 This emerald two piece outfit was showcased on the couple's first day in Dublin as the arrived at Government offices
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This emerald two piece outfit was showcased on the couple's first day in Dublin as the arrived at Government officesCredit: PA:Press Association
 Meghan wore this little black dress to attend a reception at the residence of the British Ambassador to Ireland
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Meghan wore this little black dress to attend a reception at the residence of the British Ambassador to IrelandCredit: Splash News
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Bucking royal tradition, which sees female members of The Firm with delicate clutch bags, Meghan accessorised her outfit with a black Fendi tote costing £2,890.

The Peekaboo Essential bag comes in a range of colours - including beige, grey and navy.

 She also clutched a Fendi tote handbag costing £2,890
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She also clutched a Fendi tote handbag costing £2,890Credit: Splash News
 Meghan's stunning Birks diamond and white gold earrings cost a cool £9,000
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Meghan's stunning Birks diamond and white gold earrings cost a cool £9,000Credit: REUTERS
 The Duchess of Sussex, 36, kicked off the day at the official residence of President Michael D Higgin
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The Duchess of Sussex, 36, kicked off the day at the official residence of President Michael D HigginCredit: Splash News
  • Roland Mouret Barwick Dress in navy, £1,350, Harvey Nichols -
  • Roland Mouret Barwick Dress in poppy red, £1,350, Selfridges -
  • Peekaboo Essential Black Leather Bag, £2,890, Fendi -
  • Snowstorm Diamond Earrings in White Gold, £9,000, Maison Birks -

Meghan accessorised with a pair of Birks Snowflake diamond and white gold earrings - which cost a cool £9,000.

Within an hour and a half, Meghan ditched her dress as she visited the Gaelic sports festival at Croke Park, which is the home of the Gaelic Athletic Association.

The former Suits actress switched things up, changing into a smart black tailored trouser suit, which she paired with a round-neck white T-shirt, black pointed court shoes and a clutch handbag.

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  • Fitted pencil dress, £28 from Dorothy Perkins at House of Fraser -
  • Wrap-effect midi dress, £38 from ASOS -
  • Ruffle-trimmed mini dress, £20 from Boohoo -

Megan was wearing Givenchy’s Grain de Poudre Slim Fit Trousers, which cost £605, while her cropped jacket appears to be bespoke.

The suit set would have cost an estimated £2,500.

Her black buckled belt, meanwhile, costs £310 - and her clutch is the £1,677 GV3 Frame Bag – and were also from the same designer.

The former Suits actress is no stranger to the office-ready look, having worn an Alexander McQueen tuxe to a black tie event back in February.

MEGHAN MARKLE'S £18,000 DUBLIN LOOKS

  • Roland Mouret dress - £1,500 (estimated)
  • Birks earrings - £9,000.
  • Fendi bag  - £2,890
  • Givenchy belt -  £310
  • Givenchy bag - £1,677
  • Givenchy trousers - £605
  • Givenchy jacket - £1,895 (estimated)
  • Sarah Flint heels - £425
 Meghan Markle opted for a smart trouser suit for her second outfit of the day in Dublin
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Meghan Markle opted for a smart trouser suit for her second outfit of the day in DublinCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Meghan Markle teases little boy who stroked her hair during Royal visit to Ireland with Prince Harry
 She and Prince Harry were both in their second outfit of the day by 11am
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She and Prince Harry were both in their second outfit of the day by 11amCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Meghan's black heels are by a US designer and cost £425
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Meghan's black heels are by a US designer and cost £425Credit: Splash News
 Meghan let her curls hang loose this afternoon
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Meghan let her curls hang loose this afternoonCredit: PA:Press Association
  • Givenchy Black 2G Belt, £310, SSense -
  • Grain de Poudre Slim Fit Trousers, £605, Givenchy -
  • Givenchy GV3 Frame Bag, £1,677, Farfetch -
  • Sarah Flint NYC Perfect Pointed Toe Pumps, £425, Farfetch -

Her versatile black leather heels, however, were by US designer Sarah Flint NYC, and cost £425 to buy here in Blighty.

Not content with simply switching up her outfit, Meghan even let her hair down and ditched the .

She wore a slick, tight bun for her presidential visit this morning, but has let her curls hang loose this afternoon.

 They were visiting the Gaelic Athletic Association
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They were visiting the Gaelic Athletic AssociationCredit: PA:Press Association

Newly married Meghan had earlier beamed as Prince Harry let a little boy playfully tug on his beard.

They chatted to a number of small children and looked perfectly at ease messing around with the youngsters.

It once more sparked excited rumours the pair could soon have children of their own, after Meghan's father Thomas Markle spoke out to say he thinks his daughter will be pregnant soon.

Earlier this year it was reported the pair are "desperate" for kids and want to get started as soon as possible.

SUITS GLORY DAYS

By Clemmie Fieldsend, Deputy Fashion Editor

WEARING a total of £23,000, Meghan looked gorgeous and elegant in all of her outfits.

But her tailored black Givenchy suit scores highest for me.

It’s reminiscent of her Suits glory days, more on-trend than plain dresses, and where she looks most comfortable.

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