Just when it seemed like Meghan Markle couldn’t possibly deliver another half-hearted, bland fashion misstep, Saturday Night Live arrived with a roast so sharp it likely singed more than her reputation.
The sketch, titled Forever 31, introduced a fictional fashion line aimed at women who are supposedly stylish but exhausted—fun, but not quite fun. Sound familiar? It was a direct jab at Meghan’s trademark aesthetic: high-end price tags paired with looks that scream secondhand chic.
The parody was nothing short of genius. It began with an overly peppy model strutting around in what could only be described as a lineup from the House of Slump: washed-out gray, dull beige, uninspired black, and if you’re feeling especially dreary, perhaps a splash of navy. Or, as the skit aptly put it, every shade of the “bummer rainbow.” If that doesn’t capture Meghan’s wardrobe since 2020, it’s hard to say what does. But the sketch didn’t stop there.
The highlight? A hilariously massive suit, so exaggerated in size that even David Byrne would raise an eyebrow and say, “Damn, girl.” The sketch even included a nod to Byrne’s iconic oversized outfit and dance moves. As if that weren't pointed enough, they tossed in a Carmen Sandiego-style trench coat—a not-so-subtle reference to Meghan’s infamous beige ensemble at Time 100—paired with a basic $120 T-shirt and pants so baggy they looked ready to double as maternity wear. Even fashion legend Diane Keaton wasn’t spared, with a brutal line claiming the outfit made her look like a streetwalker by comparison.
Then came the “relationship wear” section—clothes designed for life’s most uncomfortable moments: asking your boyfriend if he wants kids, admitting you don’t see a future, or the classic “Can I buy you a drink?” which was met with the ultimate comeback: “Why?” Cue the mic drop. The internet went wild, with viewers howling at how brutally accurate the parody was. One user quipped, “She’s definitely the target,” while another commented, “She thinks she’s Victoria Beckham from 15 years ago, but Victoria’s trousers never looked like they came out of a laundry basket.”
Meghan’s history of oversized, disheveled fashion is nothing new. Who could forget the crumpled beige outfit she wore to the Time 100 Summit, which looked like it had been tucked away in a dusty tote under the bed for months? The fit was a disaster, the tailoring absent, and the rolled-up sleeves gave off major “kid in dad’s clothes” energy. At this point, it’s more than just bad fashion—it feels like we’re witnessing a deeper unraveling, one ill-fitting blazer at a time.
It’s clear she’s trying to project effortless style, but many see it as zero effort altogether. Someone nailed it by saying she’s playing dress-up as a confident woman while screaming, “I have no idea who I am, but maybe this trench coat will convince you otherwise.” SNL didn’t have to go that hard—but thank goodness they did. Forever 31 stands out as one of the most ruthless yet accurate fashion parodies in recent memory, executed with surgical comedic precision. The only question left is: will Meghan be able to laugh it off?
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