The latest episode of With Love, Meghan delivered yet another lesson in What Not to Wear, this time courtesy of a pale pink Ralph Lauren jumpsuit that left critics, fashion enthusiasts, and bewildered onlookers clutching their pearls.
When Netflix dropped the show on March 4th, viewers were expecting style inspiration but were instead met with a sartorial disaster that induced collective confusion. Social media erupted almost instantly, filled with ridicule and urgent pleas for a much-needed stylist intervention.
The scene unfolded in an immaculately curated kitchen where Meghan sat chatting with Tatcha Beauty’s founder about self-care, simplicity, and the art of effortless chic. The irony? Her chosen outfit was so tragically unflattering that even Ralph Lauren himself might have considered disowning it. Rather than exuding elegance, the look screamed, I’m here to fix your pipes. Critics couldn’t overlook the resemblance to a mechanic’s uniform, with one particularly savage commenter asking why she was dressed like she was about to change the oil on a 2010 Honda Civic. Another compared her ensemble to Don Knotts’ signature jumpsuit from Three’s Company—and when your fashion choices are being measured against a 1970s sitcom character, things have gone terribly wrong.
The jumpsuit’s most puzzling feature was its complete lack of a defined waistline. The belt was cinched so high it nearly grazed her ribcage, creating an effect more reminiscent of a circus tent than couture. One perplexed viewer lamented that Meghan was too short-waisted for such a look, while another quipped, Did Ralph Lauren design this, or is this an elaborate prank? If the ill-fitting proportions weren’t enough, the pants were too long, too baggy, and simply too much.
Beyond aesthetics, there was also the question of practicality. Because, of course, nothing says comfortable kitchen wear like a floor-length jumpsuit that poses a tripping hazard while reaching for a whisk. If that weren’t enough, Meghan added an extra layer of absurdity by opting to cook barefoot. Viewers were baffled by this choice, with one questioning, Who cooks like this? Has she never heard of shoes? Another worried that she was one dropped knife away from turning this lifestyle show into an ER visit.
If Meghan has committed to anything, it’s her neutral color palette. Despite previously lamenting the overuse of beige during her royal tenure, she now seems to have fully embraced it. One unimpressed viewer summed it up perfectly: She complained about beige, and now all she does is wear beige. She’s beige. Her outfits are beige. Her life is beige. It’s like she’s dissolving into the walls.
In the aftermath of this fashion fiasco, one thing became abundantly clear—Ralph Lauren wanted nothing to do with the fallout. While the brand has proudly dressed A-listers and royalty for decades, this particular look will not be making their highlight reel. Notably absent was any promotional push from Ralph Lauren—no Instagram posts, no glossy PR campaigns, just an eerie silence, much like the public’s overall reaction to With Love, Meghan itself.
As the dust settles on yet another Meghan Markle fashion misstep, one question remains: Will she ever hire a stylist? Or at the very least, will someone introduce her to the concept of dressing for her body type? Because right now, the only thing With Love, Meghan is giving us is secondhand embarrassment.
