Meghan Markle wears floral £4,000 wedding guest dress, divides fans
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Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, rarely puts a fashion foot wrong.
Of course, it helps that the 36-year-old wife of Prince Harry has a team of advisors and the world’s most iconic designers scrambling to dress her.
But Meghan may have made her first major sartorial misstep this weekend, stepping out in a dress that has divided opinion among fashion experts and the general public.
The look in question was a blue and white floral, velvet dress from the Oscar de la Renta’s Resort 2019 collection.
Meghan wore the gown to the wedding of Prince Harry’s cousin Celia McCorquodale and George Woodhouse, which she attended with her royal beau on Saturday.
Making an entrance. Our white and blue floral toile du jouy velvet dress from #odlrresort2019
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Paired with Aquazzura heels, a Carolina Herrera Scala Insignia Clutch in White (believed to be bespoke) and a Pillbox Bow Fascinator from M&S.
Many thought the outfit “swamped” Meghan, while other mades humorous swipes at the dress’ floral pattern. The Duchess’ white fascinator also divided fans.
Oh no sorry #MeghanMarkle this is not you 😢😢way too big!! Where has your lovely style gone ? pic.twitter.com/rr7uuQLpen
— rattycastle (@rattycastle) June 17, 2018
Dress is swamping her again😬 who’s doing the fittings on this poor girl 🙈 #harryandmeghan #toobig #RoyalWedding #duchessofsussex #MeghanMarkle #needsanewstylist pic.twitter.com/K4tzZSH5vY
— Linda Stevens (@linda_stevens84) June 17, 2018
Not criticising Meghan Markle’s dress from the wedding yesterday in any way but literally have her dress as my bed sheets from @IKEAUK pic.twitter.com/8O3yBJUAAr
— Michael Pearson (@MPJourno) June 17, 2018
When you get a last minute invite to a wedding and don’t have a hat so you grab the nearest thing and go#MeghanMarkle pic.twitter.com/LO2eWWXDzC
— Katie (@CilloMurphy) June 17, 2018
#Meghan Markle – looks like she re-inacted the Gone with the Wind scene where Scarlett makes a dress from old curtains. Megan only had a M&S duvet to work with. pic.twitter.com/sc369pBBlE
— Kitty Air (@kittyair) June 17, 2018
Oh no sorry #MeghanMarkle this is not you 😢😢way too big!! Where has your lovely style gone ? pic.twitter.com/rr7uuQLpen
— rattycastle (@rattycastle) June 17, 2018
However, there were some people who loved the dress…
Loving #DuchessMeghan #meghanmarkle blue @OscardelaRenta printed shirt dress at #princeHarry ‘s cousin #celia ‘s wedding! Just Love the way HRH PH’s #morningsuit includes a #babyblue tie that matches Meghan’s Dress! Pretty! Pic attributed to @DailyMailUK pic.twitter.com/Rohg8Rquee
— PrincessRoyal (@PrincessRoyal) June 17, 2018
That dress is so magnificent. I love Meghan’s style so much. Always sleek & classic.
— vampiresa en tu novela (@bettyhonest) June 16, 2018
The model wears it the same way as Meghan did it’s the style plus who wants to out dress the Bride love Meghan’s choice of dress it’s a country wedding and a country style she looks beautiful in it. I love it!
— Patricia Jones (@jonespatjones1) June 17, 2018
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The Oscar de la Renta number is a far cry from the style Meghan normally goes for – perhaps why it generated such conversation.
Her style is usually very paired back, minimalist and elegant; florals and patterns tend to be more the Duchess of Cambridge’s vibe.
Recently, we’ve seen Meghan wearing a caped, Givenchy dress in Cheshire with the Queen, which was largely well received among critics.
Before that, Meghan donned a custom pink Carolina Herrera skirt suit and Philip Treacy hat worn to her first Trooping the Colour.
Again, it was well received by fashion heads and fans alike.
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One woman who definitely got the style seal of approval was the bride herself, Celia McCorquodale.
Celia is the daughter of Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Princess Diana’s eldest sister, so she opted to wear her aunt’s famous tiara for her big day.
Donning the Spencer Tiara, the same stunning headpiece worn by Diana at her and Charles’ royal wedding in 1981, the bride gave the famous family heirloom another whirl.
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