Meghan’s four outf its in 24 hours ...costing £28k
THE idea behind the royal newlyweds’ whirlwind trip to Dublin was to promote Britain abroad and make friends.
But as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex enjoyed their first overseas visit as a married couple, Meghan showed off four outfits in 24 hours costing a king’s ransom of £28,000.
The Duchess paid tribute to her Irish hosts as she touched down on the Emerald Isle in a forest green Givenchy ensemble costing a total of £2,869 complete with accessories.
Her arrival saw her looking every-inch the royal style-icon as she sported a £600 fitted short-sleeve top and matching midi-length pencil skirt, costing £1,199.
These stylish separates, created by the design team behind her wedding gown, worked perfectly. With minimal make-up, her hair swept up in a low bun and understated accessories, she’s a lesson in strong, simple minimalism.
The lesson continued at a summer party at Glencairn House with Meghan managing to look stunning but not ostentatious in an outfit worth £6,260. In a simple but striking black-belted midi dress from Emilia Wickstead (a surprise choice after the designer criticized Meghan’s wedding look), she wowed the crowds at the British Ambassador’s residence.
She accessorised with delicate drop earrings, a Givenchy black satin clutch and a pair of Aquaz- zura bow-detail shoes, proving, once again, that less is more. After a run of fabulously fitting outfits, her choice for her second day of engagements in Dublin was a surprise, despite a total price tag of £14,845. The ill-fitting design was a delicate bespoke draped wool dress worth £1,800 by Roland Mouret. Potentially it was the perfect choice to visit the official residence of president Michael D Higgins, but for the muddy hue and the size – it was too small.
It’s not the first time we’ve seen her in this style. Back in May, she was pictured arriving at Cliveden House – in the blue short-sleeved £1,350 version. There’s no denying it’s an elegant piece, and features her signature boat neckline and a flattering front pleat, but this one is so tight that her strapless bra is visible through the fabric and the Duchess doesn’t look comfortable. It’s a shame as her accessories – the classy black courts, fantastic Fendi Peekaboo bag (that will set you back an eye-watering £3,580) and delicate diamond earrings, £9,000, from Canadian Brand Maison Birks – are fabulous.
And she won’t be topping the best-dressed polls in the monochrome outfit she changed into for the second engagement of the day – but Meghan’s androgynous trouser suit was a good choice for her tour of Croke Park stadium in Ireland’s capital.
In a cropped double-breasted jacket worth £1,345 and tailored front-pleat £540 trousers, both Givenchy, and a simple white T-shirt, Meghan held her own in a group of men as she strode across the pitch – not easy in stilettos.
Costing an incredible £28,306, it’s another understated look, but perhaps a little too understated – a more interesting top and modern jacket shape would have worked better. The Givenchy frame bag, £1,765, and gold detail buckle belt are a particularly stylish addition though.