Meghan Markle has splashed $285,000 on just 16 outfits since marrying Prince Harry

SINCE marrying Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle has wasted no time in spending big on her wardrobe.

SINCE marrying Prince Harry, Meghan Markle has not only become the Duchess of Sussex to her husband’s Duke, she’s also invested in a huge new wardrobe.

In just over eight weeks, Meghan has attended 16 different events requiring 16 outfits, including Royal Ascot and a tour of Ireland.

At each occasion, the Duchess chose a completely new look and once we started to tot it all up, the figure came in around the $285,000 mark.

While she has on occasion worn a bargain buy (think back to that £29.50 ($A52) M&S fascinator), in general Meghan has a penchant for designer items including Givenchy, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta and Chanel.

Meghan has been busy since joining the royal family. Picture: Mega

Her outfits for her two-day tour of Ireland totalled $50,000 alone. Picture: Mega

Her wardrobe, including her looks for her two-day tour of Ireland that totalled $50,000 alone, is of course fabulous but frivolous too.

So from her $6388 Fendi tote to her $16,061 Birks diamond earrings, where has all the money gone?

Meghan with Harry at Royal Ascot in June. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Custom dress, £4200, Givenchy ($A7495)

Satin clutch, £1390 from Givenchy ($A2480)

Earrings, £1350 from Birks ($A2409)

Hat, approx. £1950, Philip Treacy ($A3479)

Shoes, £500, Givenchy ($A892)

Belt, £340, Givenchy ($A606)

Meghan attends the wedding of Harry’s cousin Celia McCorquodale. Picture by: Geoff Robinson Photography/SplashNews.com.

Cocktail dress, £3922, Oscar de la Renta ($A6999)

Pillbox bow fascinator, £29.50, M&S ($A52)

Clutch bag, £410, Carolina Herrera ($A732)

Stud earrings, £1350, Birks ($A2409)

Shoes, £470, Aquazzura ($A839)

Meghan attends a service at Westminster Abbey to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force. Picture: Mega

Dress, £2000, Dior Couture ($A3569)

Suede pumps, £520, Dior ($A928)

Satin clutch bag, £1200, Dior ($A2141)

Fascinator, £300, Stephen Jones ($A535)

Meghan at the Audi Polo Cup in Berkshire in a sleeveless gingham dress. Picture: SplashNews.com

Ashland gingham sleeveless dress, £297 ($A530)

Shoshanna Grear sandals, £275, Sarah Flint ($A490)

Panama hat, £55, Madewell ($A98)

Shirt, £52, J. Crew ($A93)

Cropped jeans, £185, Hiut Denim ($A330)

Shoes, £567, Chanel ($A1012)

Meghan attends Prince Louis’ christening in an olive green frock. Picture: Mega

Dress, £1600, Ralph Lauren ($A2855)

Clutch bag, £695, Mulberry ($A1240)

Gloves, £95, Cornelia James ($A170)

Stilettos, £700, Manolo Blahnik ($A1249)

Hat, £600, Stephen Jones ($A1070)

Stud earrings, £60,000, Galanterie de Cartier ($A107,075)

The Duchess of Sussex at the Queen’s Young Leaders Awards ceremony. Picture: Mega

Blouse and matching skirt, £2100, Prada ($A3747)

Black clutch bag, £1280, Prada ($A2284)

Black suede stilettos, £490, Aquazzura ($A874)

Gold and diamond earrings and diamond cross bracelet, £1425, Vanessa Tugendhaft

($A2543)

Meghan makes her first appearance as the Duchess of Sussex at Buckingham Palace garden party. Picture: Dominic Lipinski — Pool/Getty Images

Pink dress, £590, Goat ($A1053)

Hat, £885, Philip Treacy ($A1579)

Leather courts, £350, Tamara Mellon ($A625)

Clutch bag, £205, Wilbur & Gussie ($A366)

Tennis bracelet, £17,700, Cartier ($A31,587)

Diamond earrings, £1400, Vanessa Tegendhaft ($A2498)

Meghan arrives at Your Commonwealth Youth Challenge reception at Marlborough House in a canary yellow dress. Picture: Mega

Yellow dress, £1150, Brandon Maxwell ($A2052)

Nude shoes, £445, Manolo Blahnik ($A794)

Diamond earrings, £380, Adina Reyter ($A678)

Duchess of Sussex with the Queen in Cheshire. Picture: Phil Noble — WPA Pool/Getty Images

Custom-made sheath dress, £4000, Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy ($A7138)

Black belt, £350, Givenchy ($A624)

Cross-body bag, £900, Givenchy ($A1606)

Black shoes, £270, Sarah Flint ($A482)

Diamond and pearl earrings, approx. £4275, gift from the Queen ($A7629)

Meghan at Trooping The Colour in a blush skirt and top. Picture: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images

Blush top and skirt, £1000, Carolina Herrera ($A1784)

Blush clutch bag, £933, Carolina Herrera ($A1665)

Hat, £885, Philip Treacy ($A1579)

Earrings and ring, £2602, Birks ($A4643)

Meghan looked glamorous for her first official Royal tour in Ireland. Picture: MEGA

Dress, £1800, Roland Mouret ($A3212)

Handbag, £3580, Fendi ($A6388)

Shoes, £465, Paul Andrew ($A830)

Diamond earrings, £9000, Birks ($A16,061)

Meghan and Harry in Ireland, where she donned a smart Givenchy trouser suit. Picture: Mega

Trouser-suit, £1885, Givenchy ($A3364)

Gold-buckle belt, £350, Givenchy ($A625)

Leather bag, £1765, Givenchy ($A3150)

Shoes, £300, Sarah Flint ($A535)

T-shirt, £32, Madewell ($A57)

Duchess of Sussex in Dublin wearing dark green. Picture: Mega

Top and skirt, £1799, Givenchy ($A3210)

Handbag, £575, Strathberry ($A1026)

Tan shoes, £495, Paul Andrew ($A883)

Meghan attends a Summer Party at the British Ambassador’s residence at Glencairn House in Dublin. Picture: EPA/Brian Lawless/Pool

Black dress, £1600, Emilia Wickstead ($A2855)

Clutch bag, £1500, Givenchy ($A2676)

Shoes, £490, Aquazzura ($A874)

Earrings, £2600, Birks ($A4640)

Meghan at Wimbledon wearing Ralph Lauren. Picture: danapress/Mega

Striped shirt, £496, Ralph Lauren Collection ($A885)

Charmaine silk trousers, £1277, Ralph Lauren Collection ($A2279)

Ghianda saddle bag, £985, Altuzarra ($A1758)

Virginie fedora hat, £357, Maison Michel ($A637)

Total cost of wardrobe since wedding: £160,018 ($A285,552)

Meghan has gone full steam ahead and at her current spending rate will have raked up almost £1 million ($A1.78 million) by the end of the year, according to the Mail Online.

But who pays for all these looks?

Funding from the Duchy of Cornwall estate, owned by Charles, will pay for every single piece in Meghan’s wardrobe as she will technically come under his ‘household budget’.

While Charles might have a hand when it comes to paying, the stylish looks on Meghan Markle are all down to her and her stylist, Jessica Mulroney.

One thing’s for sure, she may have expensive taste, but Meghan’s ensembles are always on point.

This article originally appeared on The Sun and has been republished with permission.