Meghan Markle’s latest episode of With Love, Meghan felt less like a cooking show and more like a personal fashion showcase. In just a single day of filming, she managed to change outfits six times, reinforcing the idea that, in her world, style always comes before substance.
While most people might wear one outfit a day—perhaps two if they’re feeling particularly indulgent—Meghan exists in an entirely different reality. After all, what better way to express one’s profound connection to food, friends, and personal growth than through an ever-rotating display of designer ensembles? Even her guests weren’t spared from the couture spectacle, reportedly changing their outfits three times. Apparently, when visiting a friend for a simple meal, one must bring an assortment of wardrobe options. You don’t? How quaint. This wasn’t a food show—it was a one-woman runway.
Her meticulous yet completely unnecessary parade of outfits featured an array of high-end designers. The first look included Heidi Merrick, Mother Denim, and Crocs. Next came Carolina Herrera paired with Birkenstocks. The third outfit featured pieces from Kimai and Ariel Gordon, followed by a Blue Salt and Anine Bing combination. Then there was Ralph Lauren, and finally, an ensemble from Ella Johnson and Aquazura. Altogether, this fashion display totaled a casual $8,400—before factoring in jewelry. But remember, she’s just like the rest of us. There was a clear effort to evoke the whisper of “old money,” yet the irony is that true old money doesn’t feel the need to announce itself with six outfit changes in a single day. It doesn’t require packaging biscuits in beige boxes to feign sophistication. Meghan, who once lamented being forced to wear neutral tones as a royal, now seems fully committed to an aesthetic she once claimed to resent. If irony had a color, it would be beige.
Any substance that With Love, Meghan might have had was buried beneath layers of carefully curated outfits and an overwhelming desire to project effortless elegance. What was meant to be a heartwarming food show felt more like an elaborate vanity project. The dishes may have been simple, but the ego behind them was undeniably extravagant. And then came the grand finale—Meghan taking a moment to express gratitude to her closest friends for their love and support. Interestingly, these same “close friends” were noticeably absent from both of her weddings, but perhaps that’s just a minor detail.
The most amusing contradiction of this entire production is how it undermines the persona Meghan so desperately wants to sell. She insists she’s relatable, just a humble host using food and conversation to connect with others. Yet, everything about her show suggests the opposite—excess, superficiality, and a level of self-importance that even Hollywood’s elite might find excessive. Her attempt to embody the effortlessly refined hostess is drowned out by luxury brands, conspicuous consumption, and an astonishing lack of self-awareness. The woman who once claimed she was forced into beige now voluntarily envelops herself in head-to-toe oatmeal tones. The woman who longs to be seen as an everywoman continues to present herself as anything but.
If Meghan Markle truly wants to host a show about food, perhaps she should shift the focus from her wardrobe to the cooking. But then again, where’s the fun in that?
