After months of us wondering when it will finally start to feel like springtime, Meghan Markle went ahead and kicked things off with the prettiest green floral-print dress—and if you feel like a little splurge, it seems like the “Meghan Markle Effect” (a.k.a. when Meghan wears something and it subsequently sells out in .02 seconds) hasn’t taken hold quite yet.

On Saturday she stepped out in a perfectly floaty Self-Portrait dress to attend the Invictus Games Sydney celebration reception with her fiancé Prince Harry. The event, hosted by Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, was held in anticipation of the Sydney games in October—one of the first international trips Meghan and Harry will take together as a married couple.

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Lately Meghan has opted for a more neutral wardrobe, though she hasn’t shied away from taking royal style risks by ignoring traditional expectations that she wear nude stockings, refrain from having her hair in a messy bun, and avoid ripped jeans. This time, not only are her legs bare, but she’s veered away from neutrals with this bright green midi-dress featuring delicate little cut-outs and ruffles.

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The future royal paired her $510 Self-Portrait Cold Shoulder Floral Dress with a $1,995 Alexander McQueen Grain de Poudre Wool Blazer.

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Meghan wore the same blazer as part of her pantsuit look in February when she attended the Endeavour Fund Awards in London, where she gave her first-ever royal speech. It’s such a gorgeous (and, let’s be honest, pricey) staple piece that we’re sure we’ll see a few more royal re-wears of it. After all, the royal couple has been paying for Meghan’s wardrobe on their own since they can’t accept freebies from designers. Once they’re married, however, the royal clothing budget will kick in—and who doesn’t love that?

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