<p id=”par-1_45″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/meghan-markle/”>Meghan Markle</a> is a force in the fashion world with the “Meghan Effect” going strong. <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/prince-harry/”>Prince Harry</a>, however, not so much. He <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/prince-harrys-more-laid-back-wardrobe-hints-life-california-according-royal-fashion-expert.html/”>dresses in “basic” clothes</a>, but the Duchess of Sussex, 43, reportedly “doesn’t mind.” Why? Because, according to an insider, it’s “better” for them. </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-prince-harry-doesn-t-think-about-the-clothes-he-wears”>Prince Harry doesn’t ‘think’ about the clothes he wears</h2>
<figure class=”wp-block-image aligncenter size-full” id=”emb-1″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Meghan-Markle-who-doesnt-mind-Prince-Harrys-basic-clothing-with-him-in-2025.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Meghan Markle, who doesn’t mind Prince Harry’s ‘basic’ clothing, sits with him in 2025″ class=”wp-image-3793959″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Meghan Markle and Prince Harry | Karwai Tang/WireImage</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-2_42″>The Duke of Sussex explained that fashion’s not his thing in his 2023 <em>Spare</em> memoir. “As a rule I didn’t think about clothing,” he said (via <a href=”https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727238/spare-by-prince-harry-the-duke-of-sussex/”>Penguin Random House</a>). “I didn’t fundamentally believe in fashion, and I couldn’t understand why anybody would.” </p>
<p id=”par-3_49″>For “everyday casual clothes,” the now-40-year-old would <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/prince-harry-taught-us-9-random-things-far-2023.html/?swcfpc=1″>shop at T.K. Maxx</a>, the U.K.’s version of T.J. Maxx. “I was particularly fond of their once-a-year sale, when they’d be flush with items from Gap or J.Crew, items that had just gone out of season or were slightly damaged,” Harry said. </p>
<p id=”par-4_45″>“If you timed it just right, got there on the first day of the sale, you could snag the same clothes that others were paying top prices for down the high street!” he explained, noting the “fashion plate” look could be achieved for approximately $250. </p>
<p id=”par-5_29″>So, he’d get to the store just before closing time. 15 minutes later, he’d have “systematically” gone through the aisles before leaving “with two giant shopping bags, feeling triumphant.” </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-meghan-likes-saving-on-prince-harry-s-clothes”>Meghan likes saving on Prince Harry’s clothes</h2>
<figure class=”wp-block-image aligncenter size-full” id=”emb-2″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Meghan-Markle-and-Prince-Harry-whose-basic-clothing-doesnt-bother-Meghan-Markle-in-2024.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, whose ‘basic’ clothing doesn’t bother Meghan Markle, hold hands” class=”wp-image-3793958″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Meghan Markle and Prince Harry | Vizzor Image/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
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<p id=”par-6_54″>Speaking to <a href=”https://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/prince-harry-takes-pride-in-his-thinning-mane-excl/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”><em>Life & Style</em></a>, an insider shared why Meghan “doesn’t mind” Harry’s “basic” clothes. “It’s no secret Meghan does like to give her seal of approval to his outfits,” they said. “And there are times she’ll veto something. But for the most part, she’s very supportive of him sticking to his basic wardrobe.” </p>
<p id=”par-7_36″>Why? Meghan apparently sees it as a way to save some money. “She loves her high-end designer clothes. But if they can save on Harry’s wardrobe and he doesn’t mind, all the better,” the insider explained. </p>
<p id=”par-8_35″>So, despite having millions of dollars in the bank, a <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/prince-harry-meghan-markle-just-saw-a-surprisingly-massive-boost-in-their-net-worth-heres-why.html/”>home that’s growing in value</a>, and likely more money on the way thanks to Meghan’s <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/meghan-markle-gives-first-glimpse-9-as-ever-products-netflix-show-premieres.html/”>new As Ever lifestyle brand</a>, she likes to save money. </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-meghan-markle-s-making-money-on-what-s-in-her-closet”>Meghan Markle’s making money on what’s in her closet</h2>
<p id=”par-9_31″>Meghan flung open the doors of her (virtual) closet when she unveiled her own <a href=”https://shopmy.us/ms” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>ShopMy page</a> on March 24, 2025, sharing links to some of her favorite clothes, shoes, and accessories. </p>
<p id=”par-10_66″>“A handpicked and curated collection of the things I love—I hope you enjoy them,” Meghan wrote at the top of her page, noting, “Some products may contain commissionable links.” It came after the 43-year-old linked to the page on her Instagram stories. “Many of you have asked, so here you go! A little shopping to start the week,” Meghan said, noting there’d be “More to come.” </p>
<p id=”par-11_27″>The products featured button-down shirts, dresses, jeans, jewelry, sandals, and more, including many items with a higher pricetag save for the occasional J. Crew or Gap pick. </p>
<p id=”par-12_56″>According to Alicia Liberty, a royal fashion expert, that’s likely all by design. Meghan “could potentially make a fortune from her online shop, as she most likely is earning commission on every sale she makes,” Liberty told <a href=”https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/2032094/meghan-markle-instagram-shop” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”><em>Express</em></a>. “Which is why she chose higher price points instead of high-street designs, as it increases her earning potential.”</p>