After missing the coronation on May 6th, Meghan Markle stepped out for her first public appearance with her husband, Prince Harry. The couple marked the start of Mental Health Awareness Month at a Santa Barbara-based youth group. The photos shared on the Archewell website showed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex engaging in a discussion about the pressures of social media and its effect on mental health. The former actress sported a tight black top and matching pencil skirt for the occasion. Even though Meghan probably wasn’t trying to dress to impress for the moving discussion, her ensemble was the perfect balance between business chic and off-duty model style.
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Meghan Markle Dons A Tight Black Shirt And Pencil Skirt For An Outing With Prince Harry
The Duchess kept things simply chic and understated with a black top and pencil skirt combo. The colors matched so perfectly that it almost looked like a bodycon dress. Her tight shirt, which was $585 from Another Tomorrow, featured a ribbed design, long sleeves, and clear buttons. She left the first couple of buttons undone to give a plunging neckline to the shirt.
The Rafferty pencil skirt Meghan wore was from Lafayette 148 New York. It was midi length and fell to her knees. It also had a slight slit in the back. The Duchess tucked her shirt into the skirt to give her a form-fitting silhouette. She accessorized with a pair of baby pink pointed-toe leather pumps from Aquazzura.
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As for jewelry, the Suits actress opted for a gold bracelet from Cartier, a gold watch also from carrier, a pinky ring from Lorraine Schwartz, her wedding ring, and the $495 Clarity Retreat necklace from Maya Brenner and Abigail Spencer. The last time Meghan was seen wearing the necklace was when she chose to skip King Charles III’s coronation and take a fun hike with friends instead.
Meghan styled her toffee brown hair into a middle part in voluminous curls to perfectly frame her face. The Duchess went for an understated, glowy makeup look with just rosy blush, some highlight, thick lashes, and a pale pink (almost nude!) lip.
The Sussexes posted photos from their outing to their non-profit’s website. They wrote on Archewell, “AWF holds a core belief that mental health is of the utmost importance and underpins all of our work. We are regularly meeting with young people, parents, and professionals to understand the challenges they may be facing while working together to drive towards long-term solutions on- and offline.”
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Fan Comments
The Instagram page royalfashionpolice, which sources clothing items and accessories that royals have worn, posted a photo of Meghan’s ensemble. Commenters were divided on the Duchess’s outfit choices. Most fans critiqued her “expensive” clothes and the color she chose. “She does look pretty, but $600 for a knit top seems excessive,” one fan wrote, however, another commenter responded with, “It’s actually under $200. It’s ethically made and sourced and it’s her money.”
Another critic commented on the all-black outfit, “She looks beautiful as always, but I don’t like the all-black look. Especially for a mental health event. I would prefer she wore more color” and another commenter responded, “Not sure why her choice of black would have anything to do with mental health. The majority in the photo are wearing black. You can’t make color choices for others because that’s so personal—unless it’s your wedding/party. But you are free to not like her in all black.”
Most of the comments praised her chic look. “I really liked her outfit. I think she nailed it. It’s good to see her wearing clothes that seem tailored for her,” a fan commented, and another wrote, “Love it. Simple tailored and understated,” and “She looks perfect for the event and perfectly gorgeous. Her hair looks great as well. The top is probably cashmere and that’s why it’s pricey.”
“Finally! Love this combination. The top isn’t too stuffy for CA and the skirt is very flattering on her. It’s cool in CA still so the long sleeve is just enough,” a fan raved, while another pointed out, “She’s returning more and more to the style that she had pre-Harry and I love that for her. She looks amazing. Healthy and happy!” Someone else pointed out that the outfit looked like something her Suits character would wear, “[I] alway loved her Rachel Zane era. Loved this!”
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