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Meghan Markle's $770 backless dress is sold out — but these 11 dupes are just as good (and they start under $75!)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are no longer working royals, but Meghan Markle's dress is still a "Windsor."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Lightway Academy in Abuja on May 10, 2024, as they visit Nigeria as part of celebrations of the Invictus Games anniversary. (Photo by Kola SULAIMON / AFP)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Lightway Academy in Abuja on May 10, 2024, as they visit Nigeria as part of celebrations of the Invictus Games anniversary. (Photo by Kola SULAIMON / AFP)

These days, our Meghan Markle sightings are few and far between. However, when the royal mom does step out, she does so in style.

On Friday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the spotlight in Abuja, Nigeria, on the first stop of their three-day visit to the country. The Sussexes, who are no longer working royals, are visiting the West African nation as it's now a "part of the Invictus community."

Kicking off their first official international tour since 2020, Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, met (and danced!) with students and faculty at the Lightway Academy, a school in the Nigerian capital.

Meghan wore a backless peach-coloured maxi dress by Heidi Merrick—a style coincidentally named the "Windsor"—vintage gold Lanvin button earrings, and a pair of sandals from Emme Parsons.

Meghan Markle wore a pair of vintage gold Lanvin button earrings on the Sussexes trip to Nigeria (Getty).
Meghan Markle wore a pair of vintage gold Lanvin button earrings on the Sussexes trip to Nigeria (Getty).

Featuring a high neckline in the front and a cutout in the back, Meghan's floor-length Heidi Merrick dress, initially released in 2018, is long sold out. However, you can still shop Meghan's peachy look ahead of this summer's wedding season.

While Meghan's Heidi Merrick dress reportedly cost £450 (around $770 CAD), we rounded up 11 dresses with a similar look and feel, with options starting at $70.

To shop Meghan Markle's elegant peach dress for summer and treat yourself to a royal-inspired frock, check out our picks below.


  • Indescribable Poise Peach Ombre Satin Strapless Midi Dress


Dixie Maxi (photo via Free People)
Dixie Maxi (photo via Free People)

This flowy maxi is an "ethereal goddess in dress form," writes one Free People shopper. Take home the "flattering" dress in eight colours.


Textured Maxi Dress (Photo via Dynamite)
Textured Maxi Dress (Photo via Dynamite)

This square-neck textured dress has over 2,400 "loves" from Dynamite shoppers. Shop it in "fairy tale" (pictured) and white.


Indescribable Poise Satin Strapless Midi Dress (Photo via Lulus)
Indescribable Poise Satin Strapless Midi Dress (Photo via Lulus)

An oh-so-pretty pick for wedding season, this ombre strapless dress is on sale for $76 for a limited time (down from $110).

  • Indescribable Poise Peach Ombre Satin Strapless Midi Dress


Wilfred Beaufort Dress (Photo via Aritzia)
Wilfred Beaufort Dress (Photo via Aritzia)

Dainty and feminine, shop Wilfred's chiffon V-neck ruffle dress in two colours: "soft seashell" (pictured) and white.


Vince Lean Dress (Photo via Shopbop)
Vince Lean Dress (Photo via Shopbop)

This elegant lightweight maxi is made from non-stretch crinkled satin. Whether you wear it with heels or sandals, it's a chic pick all around.


Enchantment Off-the-Shoulder Midi Dress (Photo via Lulus)
Enchantment Off-the-Shoulder Midi Dress (Photo via Lulus)

This easy-going linen midi is a cute pick for summer vacations and casual weddings.


Wilfred New Saturn Linen Midi Dress (Photo via Artizia)
Wilfred New Saturn Linen Midi Dress (Photo via Artizia)

Lightweight and perfect for summer, this linen midi wrap dress comes in four colours.


La La Maxi Dress (Photo via Free People)
La La Maxi Dress (Photo via Free People)

This pretty (and flattering!) maxi dress comes in 16 colours and has a relaxed, baggy fit.


A.L.C. Amana Dress

A.L.C. Amana Dress (Photo via A.L.C.)
A.L.C. Amana Dress (Photo via A.L.C.)

A near-spot-on replica of Meghan's high-neck peach maxi, this tie-dye print dress from A.L.C. will keep you cool (and stylish) all summer long.


Mango Pleated long dress

Pleated long dress (photo via Mango)
Pleated long dress (photo via Mango)

Nearly identical in colour to Meghan Markle's peachy maxi, this flowy long dress features a pretty knot detail at the back.


Endless Rose Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress

Endless Rose Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress (Photo via Anthropologie)
Endless Rose Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress (Photo via Anthropologie)

In a similar colour hue to the Duchess of Sussex's Heidi Merrick maxi, this playful mini would look darling with a pair of heels or ballet flats.


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