Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has carved out a reputation as a royal rule-breaker. Alongside her husband, Prince Harry, she made headlines when they stepped down as working royals in 2020. However, when it comes to dressing up for major award ceremonies, Meghan seems to prefer playing it safe.
The 2024 ESPY Awards: A Familiar Choice
At the 2024 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, Meghan donned a long, white halter gown. While she looked elegant and put-together, the gown itself was a safe choice rather than a daring one. Meghan often gravitates toward muted colors like shades of white or tan when appearing in public, which raises eyebrows given her previous statements.
Muted Colors and Royal Etiquette
Meghan once explained that she deliberately chose neutral colors to avoid clashing with or overshadowing more senior royal family members during her time in the UK. “Most of the time that I was in the UK, I rarely wore color,” she revealed in the 2022 Netflix docuseries. Her goal was to fit in with her new in-laws, emphasizing that one should never wear the same color as a more senior family member.
Déjà Vu: The Wedding Reception Gown
Interestingly, Meghan’s ESPYs gown looked suspiciously familiar. It shared the same color and silhouette as the dress she wore to her wedding reception after marrying Prince Harry on May 19, 2018. Designed by Stella McCartney, the bespoke lily white high-neck gown made of silk crepe was a standout fashion moment. However, revisiting the same look for the ESPYs lacked the excitement of the first time around.
A Call for Boldness
While both gowns are classic and Meghan undeniably looked stunning on her wedding day, fans hope she’ll break free from her muted wardrobe. After all, she’s demonstrated a willingness to be more daring since stepping down as a working royal. Let’s see if Meghan continues to surprise us with her fashion choices!
