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Meghan Markle ditched her signature heels for a pair of $145 flats made out of recycled water bottles to board a boat in Australia

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Meghan Markle opted for some sustainable fashion. Pool/AP Images
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Meghan Markle made her first appearance since announcing her pregnancy on Tuesday, and she gave us a taste of her pregnancy style in two stylish outfits.

She also proved that she won't be sacrificing comfort for style anytime soon, as she made a quick, mid-appearance shoe change in Sydney, the first stop on her and Prince Harry's royal tour.

The duchess was first spotted in $375 Legend pumps by Stuart Weitzman while attending a welcome event at Admiralty House.

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Markle was first spotted in pumps by Stuart Weitzman.  Pool/Getty Images

When she left to board a boat heading to the Sydney Opera House, Markle had changed into a pair of $145 Black Solid Point flats by Rothy's.

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Markle wore flats by Rothy's.  Pool/Getty Images

The brand's flats have become an Instagram fashion staple because of their low-key, sleek style, and also because they're sustainably made out of post-consumer recycled water bottles. The upper portion of the shoe consists of a fabric made with the plastic water bottles, while the sole is a made of recyclable, carbon-free rubber.

From water bottle to yarn to shoe... #LiveSeamlessly #Rothys

A post shared by Rothy's (@rothys) on Dec 5, 2017 at 1:04pm PST

It looks like Markle's royal commuting style is as chic as it is sustainable.

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Daniel was a Beauty/Lifestyle Reporter for INSIDER. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BA in electronic journalism.