How Meghan Markle’s Favorite Aquazzura Pumps Became a Royal Staple

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Meghan Markle attended her first solo royal engagement without Prince Harry on Tuesday at the Royal Academy “Oceania” Exhibition opening in London.

The Duchess of Sussex exudes elegance at the Royal Academy 'Oceania' Exhibition, showcasing a refined Givenchy dress paired with her beloved Aquazzura 'Deneuve' pumps — a testament to her impeccable styleThe Duchess of Sussex exudes elegance at the Royal Academy ‘Oceania’ Exhibition, showcasing a refined Givenchy dress paired with her beloved Aquazzura ‘Deneuve’ pumps — a testament to her impeccable style (Credit: Danny Martindale / WENN)

If she was nervous, she calmed her nerves the best way possible: by wearing her favorite go-to shoes, the Aquazzura ‘Deneuve’ cutout-side bow-back pumps.

Meghan Markle radiates confidence in her go-to Aquazzura 'Deneuve' bow-back pumps, complementing her sophisticated Givenchy attire during her first solo royal engagementMeghan Markle radiates confidence in her go-to Aquazzura ‘Deneuve’ bow-back pumps, complementing her sophisticated Givenchy attire during her first solo royal engagement (Credit: Danny Martindale / WENN)

There’s nothing quite like a trusty pair of shoes to help you feel like you’re in your comfort zone.

At the 'Oceania' exhibition, Meghan Markle stands out in a captivating Givenchy midi dress, symbolizing her graceful transition into royal dutiesAt the ‘Oceania’ exhibition, Meghan Markle stands out in a captivating Givenchy midi dress, symbolizing her graceful transition into royal duties (Credit: Danny Martindale / WENN)

The Duchess of Sussex used her Aquazzura pumps to accentuate an elegant, black Givenchy midi dress with velvet chest paneling and velvet-cuffed sheer plissé sleeves.

The Duchess of Sussex gracefully departs the 'Oceania' Exhibition, her Aquazzura 'Deneuve' pumps adding a final touch of elegance to her refined Givenchy dressThe Duchess of Sussex gracefully departs the ‘Oceania’ Exhibition, her Aquazzura ‘Deneuve’ pumps adding a final touch of elegance to her refined Givenchy dress at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, England, on September 25, 2018 (Credit: Danny Martindale / WENN)

We love her addition of a velvet belt to the dress. You can compare it with the belt-less and shorter-hemmed version of the same Givenchy dress, which retails for $3,300 at Nordstrom and Farfetch.

Meghan Markle shows off her feet in her favorite Aquazzura Deneuve cutout-side bow-back pumpsMeghan Markle shows off her feet in her favorite Aquazzura Deneuve cutout-side bow-back pumps (Credit: Danny Martindale / WENN)

We’ve already written extensively about the Aquazzura ‘Deneuve’ pumps that we’ve also spotted on Kate Middleton

Aquazzura 'Deneuve' Cutout-Side Bow PumpsAquazzura ‘Deneuve’ Cutout-Side Bow Pumps, $750

Innovative Elegance: Aquazzura’s Polka-Dot Update

The superlative Deneuve pumps were updated in an elegant polka-dot print for Aquazzura’s Pre-Fall 2019 Collection.

A pert bow perched at the back ties together the chic detailing of a polka-dot pump featuring side cutouts and a super-slim stiletto

Crafted in Italy, this chic pointed-toe pair features side cutouts and knots at the heel counter, while the high 105mm super-slim stiletto heel adds feminine flair.

AQUAZZURA Deneuve 105 polka-dot pumps

Crafted in Italy, this pointed-toe pair features cutouts and knots at the heel counter, while the high 105mm stiletto heel adds feminine flairPolka Dot Deneuve Bow Pointy Toe Pumps, $750