The year 2024 brought Meghan Markle back into the public eye, a lot— red carpet events, charitable causes, and international tours, including a visit to Colombia. While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have stepped down as official "working members" of the royal family, Meghan's style has also taken a fun and bold turn — choices that might not have passed muster with a royal stylist and have certainly raised a few eyebrows earlier. While there’s a certain standard of dress and protocol associated with a royal title, Meghan has been embracing a freer, more experimental style.
And 2024 has been her year to shine, catching attention with her outfit repeats, strapless gowns, and her take on "quiet luxury," which has been a hit with fashionistas. Take the Carolina Herrera scarlet gown Meghan wore to the LA Children's Hospital Gala. Pulled from her archive, it originally featured a sweeping train attached at the waist.
This time, she opted to wear it without the train. The fitted bodice, thigh-high slit, and plunging V-neckline turned heads, and Meghan earned full marks for recycling the look with flair. At the Paley Honors Fall Gala in Los Angeles, she chose a strapless black Oscar de la Renta dress with a sweetheart neckline, a high front slit, and an elegant train that pooled behind her.
It’s safe to say this ensemble would have completely flouted the royal dress code — and yet, it was undeniably stunning. Royal dressing protocol typically calls for modest hemlines, demu.