Regarding Meghan's first CHOGM look with the Altuzarra pin-striped dress and the black blazer, I don't particularly care for that look on Meghan. LOL. I see that there are a variety of opinions on some of the Meghan fashion blogs and a number of people here appear to like the dress, and some who don't overall or in part. As usual, Meghan carries it off very well, but it just strikes me as a bit too casual in this instance, and I don't like the length and cut of the dress on Meghan.
Someone described the look as laid-back California style meets preppy. Meghan has previously worn some edgy preppy-inspired looks (as seen in some of the Meghan fashion galleries in articles on the Internet). But for me, the belt is too long (even though it seems purposely designed that way). Although I like the shoes, I don't think they are particularly suited to the dress.
I like a lot of the things Meghan has worn recently, but this is not a look I'm partial to. The blazer doesn't seem to match the dress that well the way it's thrown over her shoulders. The bodice and back of the dress looks interesting without the blazer, but still I don't like the look on Meghan. It seems a bit overly conservative in it's length and styling. Prince Harry looked better, and of course they were color-coordinated. Obviously, Meghan has had a good influence on the styling and cut of Harry's clothes. But Meghan's look on her first CHOGM outing is just a miss for me. I think all the royal ladies will not please everyone every time out. And Meghan is in the midst of a high profile transition, which is surely not easy.
The black Halo Jackie O dress yesterday was stunning. I love the length, the overall styling and silhouette and especially the neckline. I know the black shade is exceedingly elegant and stunning on Meghan (and we know she loves black), but since the dress is also available in red and blue as seen on this website (
http://madaboutmeghan.blogspot.com/), it would have been nice to see Meghan in a different color. In fact, I'd buy the dress in all three colors! I wouldn't even have any objections to seeing Meghan in this black dress, if not for all the unrelenting black and dark colors she's tended to choose recently. But of course, I'm nitpicking.
At this point Meghan seems focused on making her appearances more about the events and the people she and Harry are meeting, while at the same time feeling comfortable and looking appropriately well-dressed. Perhaps that approach will remain the same for Meghan, as perhaps she does not wish all the talk to be about what she wears in an 'attention-seeking' kind of vibe. So I do think she is in transition, and as she's not married yet either, she and Harry are footing her clothing bills. I agree with MARG in looking forward that perhaps we shall see Meghan's style evolve over time, and there's a lot on the horizon. I just hope I won't grow to hate seeing her in black.
you're right the jacket has to stay, not a fans of the sleeves, but it doesn't stop me loving her look today.
