I may not be a royals expert or a body language expert , but I am a fashion expert. And there’s no denying that Markle’s fashion sense has evolved greatly in the four years since she and Harry left the royal family , and I believe she’s finally in a place where she feels fully free to just be herself with the unwavering support of her husband by her side. Her outfits feel polished yet relaxed, and like she’s actually having fun getting dressed—something that is infinitely easier to do when all other aspects of your life feel grounded and steady and when you have a partner who encourages you to embrace and express all sides of yourself. I can personally attest to the powerful impact of a healthy, happy relationship on a person’s wardrobe choices.
At times when my relationships have been rocky, I’ve gravitated toward comfort dressing, like jeans and sweaters and oversize tees that make me feel cozy and protected. But when I’ve felt fully supported and loved by my partner in all aspects of my self, I’ve been so much more willing to experiment and really play with clothing, shoes and accessories. It’s easier to embrace the styles I love most, even if they’re not trendy or cool or even flattering, when I know my partner truly just loves me for me. And that’s precisely what I think Markle is experiencing right now.
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Whether or not the royal dress code rules are indeed real , Markle’s wardrobe as a working Duchess was far more modest and prim than it is now. Sleeveless shirts, linen and cutouts would have caused a scandal (which is ridiculous and highly problematic, but that is a discussion for another time). But in the past six months, Markle has worn all three. Yes, her style started evolving almost immediately after the couple departed the UK for life in SoCal , but it has changed even more in the past year and shown us all so much more of who the true Meghan really is.
Meghan Markle has no style. Her clothes always look terrible on her. She's not only ugly on the outside she's even more uglier on the inside. Maybe she should hire someone to help her pick out her clothes.
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