The Sheila Linen Trapeze Open Back Dress is available online at Phase Eight for a sale price of £69, down from £89.
Its description reads: “Totally effortless and brilliantly versatile, this linen dress will be a staple of your summer wardrobe. Designed with a sunny yellow, this high-neck, sleeveless dress is cut from an airy linen-cotton blend and features handy pockets, and keyhole back detailing. Style with sandals or trainers for a casual, summer look.”
Unlike Meghan’s chiffon dress, this high-street alternative is made from a blend of linen and cotton with button fastening at the back of the neck.
The small keyhole back leaves much to the imagination with a flattering high waist that sits just below the bust.
Popular among shoppers, the dress has garnered 11 glowing customer reviews including one which claimed: “Fabulous quality, great price. I saw this dress last year but missed the sale, so I was thrilled when it came in again plus in the sale!”
Another wrote: “Good quality material, not too heavy like some linens can be. It is also fully lined. The yellow colour veers more toward ochre but the dress is pretty and comfortable.”
A third chimed: “Great dress for summer, the linen is top quality, love the fact that it is lined, bonus. Not sure if it’s going to be a day dress if for the evening, would be great in either scenario.”
At £69, the dress is a staggering £96 cheaper than Meghan Markle’s Leem kaftan gown and comes in UK sizes eight to 18.
It’s not the only high-street alternative either, with plenty of similar styles available at other major brands. This pleated dress by John Lewis mimics the textured style of Meghan’s dress, with a wider size range spanning UK eight to 20.
John Lewis’s Pleated Midaxi Dress in the shade Ochre retails for £75, and has been described as “very stylish” by shoppers. A second verified John Lewis buyer said: “Lovely dress which fits true to size. Good length and a beautiful colour. Will wear it as a wedding guest outfit.”
Those who like the style but prefer a different colour will find this Warehouse Pleated Halterneck Maxi Dress online at Debenhams in two shades; olive and champagne. It’s currently on sale for £32 down from £79 (a staggering 59 percent saving), but sizes are selling out fast.
Alternatively, Mint Velvet have a glamorous Green Halter Pleated Maxi Dress available for £199 in UK sizes six to 16.