Oprah Took a Page From Meghan Markle’s Book With This Ultra-Chic Styling Hack

Kaelin Dodge

Fri, September 22, 2023 at 1:00 AM UTC

4 min read

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Jill Biden just wore it, too.

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Not every morning can be one where you try on your entire closet in an effort to create the perfect outfit that’s distinctly you. Sometimes, you have to rely on tried-and-true styling hacks to get you out the door (while still looking chic, of course). There are matching sets, which are a go-to for celebrities like Hailey Bieber, as well as the three-piece out formula Taylor Swift has made a fall essential. And last week, Oprah utilized an often forgotten one Meghan Markle and Gigi Hadid repeatedly turn to.

Monochromatic dressing is a quick, easy way to look instantly elevated. “If I have 10 minutes to get ready, I have a rule to just go with one color,” Gigi Hadid told Net-a-Porter. And Markle, too, has relied on this hack on several occasions, with head-to-toe cream looks and groutfits that are anything but drab. And seemingly taking a page from their book, Oprah shared on Instagram her chic, three-piece outfit all in the same cotton candy blue.

Her monochromatic outfit featured a fitted turtleneck, velvety blazer, and wide-leg pants. She looked professional and polished despite the ease with which it likely all came together. And proving that this wasn’t a one-off outfit success story, First Lady Jill Biden wore a remarkably similar, milky-blue outfit to UNICEF's "Champions for Children" event, and — of course — stunned. So to help you get their look, I found 10 styles in that same blue (so you can mix and match), with prices starting at $14.

Gildan Softstyle Cotton T-Shirt Two-Pack, $14; amazon.com
Madewell Brightside Rib Cutaway Tank, $29 for Insiders (Originally $38); madewell.com
Siflif High-Waist Palazzo Pants, $40; amazon.com
Banana Republic the Perfect Shirt, $48 (Originally $80); bananarepublic.com
The Drop Maya Silky Slip Skirt, $50; amazon.com
Naadam the Essential Cashmere Sweater, $75; naadam.co
Open Edit Unstructured Blazer, $75; nordstrom.com
Pilcro Pilcro Eyelash Baby Sweater Tee, $98; anthropologie.com
J.Crew Wide-leg Essential Pant, $168; jcrew.com
Reformation Winnie Sweater, $168; thereformation.com

Siflif’s wide-leg trousers from Amazon are an excellent option if you’re trying to get Oprah’s look for less. This style features sophisticated pleats and a flattering high waist. And though often this silhouette has leaned corporate and stuffy, stars like Jennifer Lawrence have shown how to make it wearable for everyday by pairing it with wardrobe basics. “[These] can be dressed up or down,” agreed one shopper who was impressed with how “very flattering” and “comfy” the style was. Another customer was amazed that they “felt like [they] were wearing PJs,” but received “compliments galore” when they left their house. “I don't remember the last time I received so many compliments,” another fan echoed.

Siflif High-Waist Palazzo Pants

$40

To get Oprah’s full look, you need a matching blazer, which is where Open Edit’s oversized, light blue one comes into play. “[It’s] roomy and comfortable but not sloppy,” one shopper wrote about the spacious fit. The jacket is a staple at Nordstrom, where customers say that they use it “to dress up any look.” Others explained that the versatile piece is perfect for “multiple occasions and goes with almost everything,” with one person noting that they’ve worn it for “work and casual events.”

Open Edit Unstructured Blazer

$75

But if you want to go a bit more casual, you could always pair your favorite blue bottoms with a simple matching tank or tee. Gildan’s T-shirt is just $7 apiece at Amazon and boasts more than 10,600 five-star ratings, with many customers raving about the top’s “soft and breathable” fabric and “very flattering” fit. As for tanks, I’d recommend one from Madewell. The Brightside Rib Cutaway Tank is my personal favorite and a staple in my closet thanks to the buttery soft feel, fitted by not skin tight cut, and opaque material. “[This] is a nice, thicker weight fabric so it's not see through and doesn't show every bump and outline,” agreed another customer who added that they love the “very flattering shape” that “highlights the shoulders” while still covering their bra straps.