Choosing an outfit for a day when the world’s gaze will be upon you can’t be an easy task, but Meghan Markle picked the perfect dress for her engagement announcement.

The actress, who is set to marry Prince Harry in spring 2018, wore a green sleeveless dress with a bow detail at the waist.

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Just like the cream coat she wore for an earlier photo call, the dress, designed by P.A.R.O.S.H. has now completely sold out, although you can buy more items from the brand at Farfetch.com.

There are also plenty of similar designs on the high street if your budget doesn’t stretch to a £400+ dress – just check out the green beauties below to enjoy some Meghan-inspired style.

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£50, River Island - buy it here

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£46, Warehouse - buy it here

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£175, Reiss - buy it here

Image: BBC

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