The Duchess of Sussex's Daytime Fashion Part 5: November 2019 - April 2022

[Mirabel]

The Duchess of Sussex attended a QCT “roundtable”, date unknown. Thanks to ACO in the events thread for the video.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESxo21UXYAA_JMd?format=jpg&name=medium

The dress is by Preen.

I don't like the hemline. Otherwise, the dress is unremarkable.

 

[Ista]

I don't think the color is especially becoming, and the style is frumpy. I hope it is at least comfortable.

 

[Elly C]

I quite like the colour, it is unusual and I think it blends well with her hair and skin colouring. The picture doesn’t really show the fit of the dress, but it seems a very comfortable and easy style to wear.

 

[_Heather_]

I find both the hemline and the waist to be odd. The color is fine but nothing overly special. Overall it's definitely not the worst thing we've seen from her but not really her best, either.

 

[Missjersey]

I don’t mind the color it just looks too big

 

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

i like the color but undeed the dress looks big on Meghan... Yes frumpy is the right word for it

 

[dbarn67]

The Duchess’ final act as a senior royal was a reception for scholars of Association of Commonwealth Universities this weekend.

A simple and elegant navy dress.

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a31405025/meghan-markle-transition-out-of-royal-life/

 

[Pranter]

I really like it.


https://t.co/NMxaIbWS7g?amp=1


LaRae

 

[Countessmeout]

I just posted a video of the event from Instagram on her patronage thread.

Very elegant sleek look, love the neck detail of it.

The Preen dress I love the color but that's about it.

I actually like the interesting hemline and style of the dress. But its the kind of style the dress had to fit correctly or its a mess. And sadly its too big on her.


She really did shine with the British and commonwealth designers this trip. And these last two private visits were no exception.

Commonwealth trust:
-London brand Preen
-go to Aquazura
-earrings by 'Edge of Ember' London based ethical jewelry

ACU:
-Australian based Scanlan Theodore

 

[Lumutqueen]

The Duchess’ final act as a senior royal was a reception for scholars of Association of Commonwealth Universities this weekend.

A simple and elegant navy dress.

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a31405025/meghan-markle-transition-out-of-royal-life/

This sudden fascination with high necked dresses is not to my liking, they really don’t suit her IMO.

 

[Elly C]

I have always liked the clean lines she favours. The hairstyle is lovely too.

 

[MaiaMia_53]

The navy dress is very stylish and elegant, from an Australian designer. More details about this final event and the dress are here, with a view of the back of the outfit (scroll down):
https://madaboutmeghan.blogspot.com/

It appears much better fitted around Meghan's waist and bust areas than a couple of her other outfits in recent days. And it's her trusty monochrome navy palette. ?

The same designer made the burgundy wrap top that Meghan wore in Australia during the Invictus Games.


Regarding the unusually styled light rust-colored dress Meghan wore for the QCT event at BP, I had to laugh at this cheeky Twitter comment:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1237483802651512832

"Her outfit* is matching Harry's ginger. Make them stop!"


Another apt comment on Twitter exclaimed that Meghan gave us the four elements in fine style during these final engagements:

Earth (resplendent bright green for Commonwealth service)

Air (sheer white on Jacquard white for the National Theater visit)

Fire (fiery red from head-to-toe at the Royal Albert Hall concert)

Water (stardust magic turquoise for the Endeavour Fund Awards)

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Meghan looked very elegant for her last engagement.

 

[MARG]

She certainly did. It was like a Monarch butterfly had emerged from behind an interesting array a clothes as she tried to nail down her own person style and when she found it she rocked it big time.

Meghan glowed and her impeccable style left an indelible print of an elegant and regal young woman.

Megjan looked every inch the HRH Duchess of Sussex she is until the end of the month (and will remain so in my heart). Elegant, regal and memorable.

I hope we see a bit more of her style in the future.

 

[IloveCP]

The Duchess of Sussex attended a QCT “roundtable”, date unknown. Thanks to ACO in the events thread for the video.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESxo21UXYAA_JMd?format=jpg&name=medium

The dress is by Preen.

I love the color but not the design.

The Duchess’ final act as a senior royal was a reception for scholars of Association of Commonwealth Universities this weekend.

A simple and elegant navy dress.

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a31405025/meghan-markle-transition-out-of-royal-life/

Excluding the necktie, I love the dress. I find it elegant.

 

[eya]

Meghan out and about in Beverly Hils

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/0...out_of_the_building_in_-a-1_1594538994018.jpg
https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/07/11/21/30656186-8513577-image-a-71_1594499544229.jpg

Dress by MagicLinen

https://go.skimresources.com/?id=55...clinen.com/linen-dress-toscana?search=toscana

 

[Lilyflo]

Lovely cool look and it's good to see her promoting an ethical linen company.

 

[SLV]

Nice and summery look.

 

[Mirabel]

I think that linen dress looks like a shapeless sack.
(Although it probably is chosen so she could keep cool in the scorching California heat).

 

[muriel]

Meghan out and about in Beverly Hils

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/0...out_of_the_building_in_-a-1_1594538994018.jpg
https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/07/11/21/30656186-8513577-image-a-71_1594499544229.jpg

Dress by MagicLinen

https://go.skimresources.com/?id=55...clinen.com/linen-dress-toscana?search=toscana

Great dress!

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

I agree that this dress from Meghan is rather shapeless, but for a casual day out it's fine.

 

[Eskimo]

I agree that this dress from Meghan is rather shapeless, but for a casual day out it's fine.

She wasn’t at some gala evening. She was out in the California heat running errands— the dress is A-OK for that purpose

 

[Pranter]

It's not my thing but she shows that certain women can indeed wear a sack and look good.


LaRae

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

She wasn’t at some gala evening. She was out in the California heat running errands— the dress is A-OK for that purpose

If you read all of my post, you’ll see I said the exact same thing, so no need for the nitpicking!

 

[acdc1]

I love linen dresses- they are SO comfy and cool in the summer!- but they do have a tendency to make it look like you’re wearing a sack. Doesn’t matter to me though- id rather be comfortable than fashionable any day!

 

[Curryong]

Meghan looks fine. There's nothing more comfortable than a loose dress made from natural fabrics on a hot summer's day.

 

[Leopoldine]

Meghan looks fine. There's nothing more comfortable than a loose dress made from natural fabrics on a hot summer's day.

Yes, I very much agree. Linen also has that nice quality of standing off the body; like a floating shell.

 

[RJC]

Sorry but I think it looks like she ordered it online and wore it straight out of the packet. I know linen creases but there appear to be definite fold marks.

 

[MARG]

It's not my thing but she shows that certain women can indeed wear a sack and look good.


LaRae

Ain't that the truth! I love linen in summer and have no expectation of it being pristine and unwrinkled all day. In fact, I have moved to linen duvet covers (labled Do Not Iron) because my dog can romp across it without worrying. Now my sisters bedroom looks like something out of House Beautiful.

 

[Countessmeout]

Its a nice summer linen dress. Cool for a hot summer day.

Another example of her going with an ethical clothing brand as well.