Meghan Markle once again stirred up a frenzy, this time at a children's garden event in Los Angeles.
Surprisingly, it wasn’t due to a touching speech or charitable donation, but rather because of her bold fashion choice: a striking red dress with a plunging neckline. The event, a gala benefiting a children’s hospital, was an occasion where one might expect elegance with a hint of modesty. Yet, Meghan made her entrance in a gown that seemed more appropriate for a night out than a charity event for kids. And did she stay to enjoy the event? Not quite. Rumor has it she slipped out before the festivities even got underway.
As expected, the internet exploded, with critics immediately flocking to their keyboards. Meghan had handed them plenty of fodder. One journalist quipped, "Duchess to D-list," a comment that drew laughter across the online gossip world. Another critic observed sharply, "It wasn’t the time or place for a display of flesh." Many were quick to condemn her for seeking attention at an event focused on sick children. A particularly outspoken social media user didn't hold back, calling her look "a bloody mess" and deeming the dress wildly inappropriate for the occasion. The critiques didn’t stop there—commenters piled on, unable to handle what they deemed an ill-fitting, unattractive outfit.
However, Meghan, never one to be swayed by public opinion, seemed unbothered by the backlash. Having faced fashion missteps in the past as a former TV actress, she may have grown used to the critiques. Yet, some couldn't help but notice that her bright red gown bore an uncanny resemblance to a Carolina Herrera dress she had previously worn—allegedly recycled for this event—but it also drew comparisons to a much more refined design by fashion house Jah Ortiz. The Ortiz creation, in contrast, was praised as being flattering, sophisticated, and appropriate for the occasion. Meghan’s version, with its awkward strappy details, failed to hit the same mark, leaving people speculating whether she had told her tailor, "Make it couture, but make it cheap."
The fashion critique didn’t stop with the dress itself. Comment after comment piled up, pointing out her apparent lack of taste and her overreaching attempts to be fashion-forward. Was Meghan truly ahead of the curve, or simply misguided? Many felt she could benefit from embracing the old adage "less is more." If anything, the event highlighted her questionable stylistic choices, leaving some wondering why, after years of public life, she still hasn't mastered a cohesive fashion sense. Stories about her former collaborations with stylist Jamie Mizrahi resurfaced, but curiously, Mizrahi's Instagram offers no trace of Meghan’s supposed style transformation.
Meghan's love for recycling outfits also became a point of contention. While some praised her thriftiness, others questioned her creativity. She had been spotted wearing the same dress in different patterns three times within a single year, a practice even the most casual fashion enthusiasts know to avoid. Meghan, it seems, believes that mixing up patterns will go unnoticed. Yet for a former member of the royal family, many expected her to have absorbed a lesson or two about style and grace by now. Instead, she continues to stumble through outfit after outfit, desperately trying to make a mark but falling short every time.
Ironically, the true tragedy of Meghan's fashion missteps is that she likely has better options hidden in her closet—pieces that would actually suit her and leave onlookers in awe for the right reasons. However, she seems trapped in a cycle of over-the-top and misguided choices, clinging to a vision of fashion that isn't doing her any favors.
