Meghan Markle Outfits That Just Weren't That Flattering

 When you're a member of the British royal family, or any royal family for that matter, getting your style right is of the utmost importance. You're not just a public figure; you're a style icon and a role model — at least, if you play your cards right. 

Meghan Markle hasn't had it easy since she married Prince Harry in 2018, and even though she stepped down from her royal duties in 2020, she continues to be watched like a hawk by the media. We still want to see what she's wearing; Meghan Markle's most risque looks since leaving the royal family have certainly turned heads.

With that being said, Meghan hasn't always got it right over the years. Though some of her outfits have been so on-point she stood to rival fellow royal fashionista Catherine, Princess of Wales, others have missed the mark. One such flop took place before she married into the royal family — and it continues to haunt her.

 

"I was going to this event and there was this DVF lace dress with a zipper up the back, and it was so fitted, and had tea length sleeves," she told Glamour in 2017. "It was too tight, and too short, and my hair was too polished, and everything about it was trying too hard."

From her early days as an actor making a name for herself in Hollywood right up to the present day, here are some of Meghan's less-than-flattering looks that we won't be able to forget any time soon.  

There are times when a baggy outfit works well and fits the occasion to a T, even in formal settings. Unfortunately, Meghan Markle did not quite nail this casual aesthetic when she appeared at SXSW on International Women's Day in 2024. 

The mom of two appeared at the Austin event to speak as part of a panel called "Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen." She sat alongside other big names in the entertainment industry, such as Katie Couric and Brooke Shields. 

Perhaps in a bid to appear both effortless and fashionable, Meghan opted for an outfit by Giuliva Heritage. The pinstripe champagne shirt was paired with a matching skirt. While it was a valiant effort to turn business casual on its head, something about the look didn't pay off. The overall effect was underwhelming, and the billowy set all but swamped her. On top of that, the loose-fitting ensemble appeared dull under the stage lights.

We will give Meghan her dues, though: It was nice to see her hair down in loose waves instead of in her signature bun, and the gold Bottega Veneta Knot earrings gave the outfit a much-needed bit of sparkle. It didn't quite take it from drab to fab, but they were a good choice of accessory.