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Meghan Markle takes on the red carpet in a stunning dress, an outstanding fashion choice that’s a stark contrast to her toned-down royal wardrobe. The Duchess of Sussex stepped into life as a British royal following her 2018 marriage to Prince Harry. During her life as a working royal, she notably stuck to neutral colors like Brown, Beige, nude, and white, which easily blended into the background. Meghan explained the reason behind her outfit choices in her Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan, attributing it to a need to “just blend in” while avoiding donning the same colors as the late Queen Elizabeth II or outshining other senior royals.
Four years after stepping back from royal duties and leaving the UK, Meghan is ready to embrace colors once again, and she is doing so “with a bang.” The Duchess recently made a surprise solo appearance at the Children’s Hospital L.A. 2024 Gala in a head-turning outfit that stirred all the attention her way. Going solo to the red carpet charity event, Meghan Markle rocked a fiery red plunging dress by Carolina Herrera. She styled her hair into loose waves, opting for minimal makeup.
Meghan Markle Stuns in Statement-Making Outfit
Speaking to OK!, a source claimed the choice ensemble was a deliberate attempt by the 42-year-old to mark her Hollywood comeback and the end of her royal past in a striking way. The source divulged,
“Since leaving, she has slowly been getting more daring with her choices and this appearance proved that she is finally free of her royal era and doesn’t want to be associated with that part of her life anymore.”
The source cited the Suits alum’s previous admission that she ditched her usual “eye-catching” hues in favor of muted colors after becoming a royal to avoid ruffling feathers. According to the source, Meghan loved the attention such outfits attracted her way. Hence, having bid farewell to the royal life and setting out to pursue her own career goals, the mom-of-two is determined “to be the star of the show” at solo events such as this.
Meghan is Ready to Move Into Her Hollywood Era
Style expert Stefania Bartolomei also weighed in on Meghan Markle’s latest red-carpet appearance in the eye-catching dress. She described the look as a reflection of the duchess’ incredible personal taste and confidence, reminiscent of her earlier public appearances. She also discussed the significance of the icon’s hairstyle, noting that it suggested her readiness to embrace a more “carefree and personal style.” According to Stefania, the wavy hairstyle proved just how comfortable she was in her own skin. With the right hairstyle and perfect outfit combo to go with it, Meghan exuded a sense of freedom and confidence, keeping her more in tune with her Hollywood roots. The fashion expert added,
“Her bold step into the spotlight shows that she’s ready to move forward and reclaim her space with a renewed sense of freedom and strength. Meghan seems to be telling the world she’s ready to move forward, confident, glamorous, and more comfortable than ever.”
Meghan Markle’s solo appearance at the Children’s Hospital L.A. 2024 red-carpet event comes as her husband Prince Harry undertakes his own series of solo appearances. The Duke of Sussex, who turned 40 last month has stirred attention with his latest public appearances without Meghan. He made a solo trip to New York City last month to attend a handful of events commemorating the Climate Week.
He also made a solo appearance at the WellChild Awards in the UK, before jetting off to South Africa to honor a lineup of activities supporting his Sentebal charity. These solo appearances have stirred divorce speculations, especially with Meghan seemingly forging her own independent path as well.
