Nearly as soon as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle started dating, Meghan began making
big changes to her wardrobe.
Her new home in the spotlight has left her subject to lots of scrutiny, especially regarding
her appearance.
Although it seems she's making obvious efforts to appease the masses, that definitely doesn't
mean she's traded in her personal style for good.
Meghan still manages to add her own royal flair, while following most of the rules.
Even with all of the refinements Meghan's already made to her fashion, she's still not
exempt from being accused of dressing unsuitably.
Here are some examples of what royal traditionalists would consider to be Meghan's most inappropriate
dresses.
Untraditional and off-the-shoulder
As Harry and Meghan's wedding confirmed, the couple is seriously okay with putting some
traditions to rest.
However, there will always be people who think tradition is best, especially when it comes
to the royal family.
When Meghan attended her very first Trooping of the Colour, an annual celebration of the
sovereign's birthday, in June 2018, her chosen outfit was a blush short-sleeve, off-the-shoulder
dress by Carolina Herrera . Not exactly traditional.
Myka Meier, royal etiquette expert and founder and director of Beaumont Etiquette, explained
to People why this was such a big deal.
"Traditionally, the Trooping the Colour events is seen as a more formal day event.
In the past, we have seen female royals wearing conservative dress, much like that which you
would see at a British wedding."
People further pointed out that Kate Middleton has never even worn sleeves shorter than elbow-length
at these events.
Even Princess Diana, who is quite notorious for her revolutionary fashion, never wore
short-sleeves, let alone off-the-shoulder dresses, to the Trooping of the Colour.
The color of "mourning"
Protocol dictates that all members of the royal family must take a black ensemble when
traveling.
The reason for this is a somber one.
In the unfortunate event that there's a death within the family, each person must have a
mourning outfit ready to go.
Meghan had other uses for her black dress, sporting an LBD to the Women's Empowerment
reception held in London in April 2018.
Of all times to be criticized for an outfit choice, an event celebrating female empowerment
is perhaps the most ironic.
Noting public outcry, Alexandra Messervy, etiquette expert and chief executive of The
English Manner, told InStyle,
"Generally it is thought that black is not usually worn unless in mourning."
Does this mean black is solely for funerals?
Not necessarily, as Princess Diana and now Meghan Markle, have proved.
Nevertheless, it didn't stop some folks from crying inappropriate.
Sleeveless and unsuitable?
When Kensington Palace tweeted a photo of Harry and Meghan meeting with young delegates
from 53 different countries within the Commonwealth, it didn't take long before the criticism started
rolling in.
The $1,197 sleeveless pinstriped Altuzarra dress inspired a slew of critical comments.
There's a reason people noted the dress as inappropriate.
Says etiquette expert Alexandra Messervy,
"They don't usually wear sleeveless dresses."
And yet, even the Queen has worn some sleeveless pieces, meaning the style is selectively appropriate.
One missing detail
Just one month after marrying into the royal family, Meghan attended her first Royal Ascot,
an annual five-day horse-racing event.
This event also happens to have an incredibly strict dress code.
Ladies are required to wear hats, or headpieces with a solid base of 4 inches or more in diameter,
as well as knee-length or longer dresses or skirts, and, in some areas of the event, no
sleeveless garments.
Meghan played it safe with a monochromatic ensemble.
Her collared, long-sleeve, white dress by Givenchy and black rimmed Philip Treacy sunhat
fit the requirements perfectly.
However, there was one important detail missing from her outfit that day.
The event requires all guests, even royals, to wear a name tag.
The only exception to this rule being the Queen of England.
While Meghan did have her name tag in hand, she opted not to affix it to her lapel, which
some could argue took her dress from befitting of a duchess to wildly inappropriate.
Too much cleavage?
Before decidedly adopting a more neutral color palate when it comes to fashion, Meghan stepped
out in a low-cut bright green and floral dress paired with a sleek black blazer when attending
a meeting about the Invictus Games.
Express dubbed the dress both "daring" and "risqué."
Showing some cleavage may not be a big deal for us "commoners," but as a royal, it's not
exactly commonplace, you just generally won't see the royal women sporting plunging necklines.
Of course, when it does happen, it can inspire some to dub the outfits as inappropriate,
or, at the very least, "in poor taste."
Sheerly inappropriate
In Prince William and Kate Middleton's engagement photos, Kate is dressed very conservatively
and traditionally.
Clad in cream in both sets of photographs, there's no arguing the tastefulness, and,
yes, safeness, of the shoot.
When Kensington Palace released Harry and Meghan's untraditional engagement photos,
on the other hand, not everyone thought Meghan's outfit to be appropriate.
One person weighed in, calling the top of the dress "a bit risqué for an up and coming
princess."
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the couple's engagement photographer, Alexi
Lubomirski, said he was shocked at others' reactions to the dress.
"There was nothing…
To be honest, we tried on a couple of different things and that was just one that she felt
comfortable in.
[...] 'Feel comfortable and let's make some nice pictures.'
Outcry aside, they certainly did make some nice pictures.
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