Meghan's sports her 'take me seriously' uniform in Birmingham

Meghan's sports her 'take me seriously' uniform in Birmingham

She's getting into the stride of a busy schedule of royal engagements, and Meghan Markle seems to be sending out a very clear signal with her new work uniform. 

The bride-to-be arrived in Birmingham this morning wearing a $298 navy Italian stadium-cloth wool coat by J Crew teamed with an unstructured £168 jumper from AllSaints and black cropped trousers by Alexander Wang. 

While she looks suitably chic on royal engagements the former Suits star is sticking to a formula that guarantees her outfits don't steal the show - especially as a committed feminist on International Women's Day. 

She accessorised with Manolo Blahnik heels and a Ghianda leather shoulder bag by Altuzarra, but chanelled the queen by ditching the long strap and carrying it by the handle.

Celebrity stylist and designer Lucas Armitage told Femail: 'Whilst most of us are used to dressing for the office for Meghan this look is out of her comfort zone as she is more used to rocking a gown on a red carpet.

'Whilst she looks suitably chic perhaps she wants her important work to take centre stage today.' 

Earlier this week it was reported that Meghan's dress will cost £400,000 so it's no wonder the bride-to-be is eager to remain accessible to the public.   

'With news just in of the wedding dress it’s great to see her rocking a more attainable look for us mere mortals to emulate,' Lucas said.

He added: 'A court shoe and skinny cropped trousers is a fail safe look for her she has previously gone to before. The large lapels on the coat and monochrome details give this fairly ordinary look her typical fashion edge.

'7/8 trousers have been seen on many catwalks for Spring/Summer 18 and Meghan give us a lesson in how we can translate this catwalk trend to real life.'

Those hoping to copy Meghan's look can still buy her coat from net-a-porter although J. Crew previously sold out of the design. 

Today's outing proved that Meghan is determined to stick to a chic but understated uniform for her public appearances. 

Today is her seventh official engagement with Harry and she has worn trousers on five occasions, including jeans on her first visit to Wales.  

And she eschewed a glamorous dress for her first evening appearance with Harry at the Endeavour Fund Awards in February, opting for an Alexander McQueen tuxedo. 

Fans of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were out in force in Birmingham ahead of the couple's arrival in the city centre.

Well-wishers began gathering hours before the prince and his bride-to-be were due to appear at Millennium Point, home to a range of tech-related organisations from Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum to faculties of Birmingham City University

Despite the cold and wet conditions some in the crowds were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the couple who have been touring the nation since their engagement announcement last year.

The highly anticipated visit comes as a report claims Ms Markle has been baptised and confirmed in the Church of England at a private ceremony led by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Harry and Ms Markle's trip to the Midlands falls on International Women's Day and at Millennium Point they will join female secondary school students taking part in a range of activities from speed networking opportunities with local businesses to a panel discussion.