Meghan Markle has been photographed in a burgundy outfit built around a fitted turtleneck, and Us Weekly says there's a $13 Amazon slim-fit top that gets you the same idea. Per the outlet, Markle's version is a designer Joseph style. The Amazon alternative costs a small fraction of that.
This is the part where we say the quiet part loud: the story isn't really the sweater. It's the color.
Burgundy Is Elbowing Beige Out of the Closet
Us Weekly frames burgundy as a richer fall alternative to beige and the other quiet-luxury neutrals that have dominated the cooler-weather conversation. Its headline, "Bye, Beige!", leaves little doubt about which side it's on.
It's a smart pivot to watch. Beige is the safe answer, the oatmeal latte of wardrobes. Burgundy keeps that moody, grown-up polish but adds some depth, which is probably why it reads as a neutral with a pulse. That's our read, not a runway ruling, but it's easy to see why the shade is catching on.
The Look: Monochrome, Fitted, Polished
Per Us Weekly, Markle's outfit is a burgundy-on-burgundy affair, anchored by that fitted turtleneck. Monochrome is the lowest-effort way to look like you have a stylist, and a snug turtleneck is its natural partner: one color, one clean line, nothing fussy.
The outlet also pitches the style as slimming, which is its own framing and a very standard line in dupe-shopping content. We'd put it more simply: a fitted knit in a deep shade is a reliable, streamlined piece, and that's the real selling point.
The Dupe Math
Here's the pitch, as reported by Us Weekly:
- The inspiration: Markle's designer turtleneck from Joseph.
- The stand-in: a slim-fit burgundy top on Amazon for $13.
We can't vouch for how the fabric feels or how the fit compares, since that's beyond what's been reported. Dupes live and die on details like thickness and shrinkage, so check the reviews before you commit. Still, at $13, the risk is roughly the price of a sandwich.
How to Wear a Fitted Turtleneck Three Ways
A cheap, well-fitting layer earns its keep by doing several jobs. A few ideas, ours rather than the outlet's:
For work
Go tonal with burgundy and add tailored trousers in black or charcoal. Keep the jewelry minimal and let the color do the talking.
For the weekend
Pair it with straight-leg denim and a camel coat. Yes, that brings a little beige back in, but now it's a supporting actor instead of the lead.
For evening
Tuck it into a satin or leather skirt, add gold earrings, and you've got a dinner outfit that looks planned.
Why This Keeps Working
Celebrity outfit plus affordable Amazon alternative is about as dependable a formula as fashion media has. Every cold snap sends shoppers looking to refresh their wardrobes, and a famous name makes the shopping list feel like inspiration instead of errands. Markle's wardrobe choices draw attention, and Us Weekly knows a $13 price tag next to a designer label is a story that practically writes its own click.
Whether burgundy truly dethrones beige is a hot take for the season ahead. But if the most expensive part of your fall refresh is a $13 turtleneck, you're winning either way, and your closet might finally have something with more personality than oatmeal.
