This will go down as the year that Meghan Markle singlehandedly re-introduced unexpected fashion pieces into the zeitgeist through her royal wardrobe. It began with the bateau neckline, and it continues with another aught-y silhouette, courtesy of her look for a formal event in London.
On Monday (November 19), Markle attended the Royal Variety performance with Prince Harry. For the black-tie occasion, royal fans may have expected another tuxedo dress or boatneck style—but the Duchess of Sussex isn’t one to shy away from a surprising sartorial choice. So, she arrived wearing a sequined halter top and skirt set eby Safiyaa London.
Check it out.
PHOTO: Chris Jackson
The full lewk was less reminiscent of the early-aughts than it sounds: The halter top featured black stripes and a white floral sequin pattern, while the skirt was unembellished.
PHOTO: Mark Cuthbert
The silhouette my recall the mid-2000s, but the set was plucked from Safiyaa’s most recent Resort collection. And it might just convince any naysayer to give the halter top another chance.
PHOTO: Mark Cuthbert
She accessorized with diamond earrings from Maison Birks and a clutch from UFO, the latter being a re-wear from her and Prince Harry’s Hamilton outing back in August.)
With a month and a half left in the year, Markle reminded us, yet again, that she’s not done serving fashion moments in 2018 just yet.
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