When Meghan Markle’s Style Fell Flat: Her 5 Worst Fashion Fails

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, is often celebrated as a royal style icon. With her Hollywood background and a keen eye for fashion, Meghan usually dazzles both on and off the red carpet. However, royal life comes with its own set of rules—and sometimes, Meghan’s adventurous style choices have landed her on the wrong side of the fashion police.

1. The Scarlet Slip-Up

In 2021, Meghan attended the Salute to Freedom Gala in New York wearing a bold red Carolina Herrera gown. While the color and plunging neckline made a statement, critics agreed the dress’s poor tailoring resulted in an unflattering, tent-like silhouette. It was a far cry from the tailored looks Meghan herself has championed. To her credit, she later revamped the dress for another event, proving she learns from her fashion missteps.

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2. Overdressed in Oscar de la Renta

During a 2018 royal tour in Australia, Meghan arrived at the Australian Geographic Society Awards in a dramatic ombré Oscar de la Renta gown. The dress, adorned with bird silhouettes, was more suited to the Met Gala than the semi-formal ceremony. Meghan looked stunning, but she clearly outshone—and overdressed—the entire room, missing the mark on the expected dress code.

3. The Bandeau Blunder

Back in 2015, before her royal days, Meghan attended a New York event in a cropped bandeau top paired with black trousers and boots. While her makeup was flawless, the ensemble threw off her proportions, emphasizing her short torso against her long legs. A simple change—like a longer top or higher-waisted pants—could have saved the look.

4. The Purple Midi Miss

At the 2019 One Young World Summit, Meghan wore an indigo-purple Aritzia midi dress with navy suede pumps. The color was striking, but the loose fit did nothing for her figure. The look felt unfinished and lacked accessories that could have added shape and style. While supporting a Canadian brand was admirable, the outfit didn’t do her any favors.

5. The Olive Green Letdown

For the 2018 Invictus Games closing ceremony, Meghan chose an olive green tuxedo dress by Antonio Berardi. Paired with buckle-strap heels and her signature updo, the look was intended to be chic but ended up looking dull and shapeless. Once again, a belt or better tailoring could have transformed the outfit.