Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at the LA Children's Hospital Gala, choosing to grace the event in a red Carolina Herrera gown that many believe should have been retired permanently. Originally worn at a military gala in 2021, this dress is so tragically unflattering that it might as well come with a "please don’t wear me again" warning label. The gown is simply horrendous; no matter how much weight she loses, it seems destined for the fashion graveyard.
It’s as if the fashion gods looked down upon her and declared, “This one needs to be burned!” Yet, here we are, subjected to a second look at this garish piece. One would think that after all the fashion advice she’s received, Meghan would know that this dress is not just unflattering but downright laughable, especially when paired with her infamous “eyebrows of doom.” The entire look screams, “I have no clue what works for me.”
Meghan’s fashion choices have always been a bit questionable, but the fact that she recycled this particular dress demonstrates a level of obliviousness that’s hard to comprehend. Seriously, how can someone be so utterly out of touch with reality? The makeup appears to be a tragic mix of poorly applied contour and a color palette that does her no favors. And what about her hair? It looks as if she grabbed a wig off the clearance rack, threw it on, and hoped for the best. It's so loose that a gentle breeze might send it flying!
As for the dress's neckline, one must ask: why, Meghan, why? This style does absolutely nothing for her. In fact, it looks like the cups are so baggy that they might just earn her a one-way ticket to the “fashion don’t” Hall of Fame. It seems as though she’s trying to make a fashion statement that says, “I don’t care about how I look.”
One must wonder why she felt the need to recycle this particular dress. While Meghan has made a point of committing to sustainability, this rewear reeks of desperation. Clearly, she craves attention, hoping for a "Pretty Woman" moment à la Julia Roberts. Unfortunately, all it highlights is how far she’s willing to go for a little spotlight.
This isn’t an award show, and her attire is wildly inappropriate for a charity gala. Her latest wardrobe choice screams “Deal or No Deal” aesthetic—but not in a good way. It’s as if she walked in wearing a doormat version of that show, one that nobody wanted to be associated with. You can almost hear the whispers: “Is she high on her own delusions?”
The irony is delicious. Here’s a woman who thinks she’s serving up generosity and humanitarianism, yet all we see is sheer desperation. Let’s address that revenge dress narrative. If this is her idea of creating a powerful statement, it comes off as a poorly executed parody of the original. While Princess Diana’s revenge dress made a bold statement, Meghan’s attempt feels like a cheap knockoff version—think “Tame Your Own” on a budget.
To add insult to injury, there’s a good chance Meghan’s budget might be tighter than she’d like to admit. She’s sporting her natural hair texture, lacking the usual Cartier watch, and there’s a distinct absence of big-name donors at her table, which certainly sends a message: “Help me unbroke.”
In a world where she could be dressing to impress, she instead drags us through her fashion missteps. Her decision to rewear a dress that had already met with disdain shows just how desperate she is for attention. If people can Google “Meghan Markle red dress,” that’s apparently good enough for her.
