Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex

[HeatherAnne]

And seriously that dramatic, yet minimally designed, veil = pure love


The floral displays were rubbish, would have preferred some blush English roses in there.

 

[eizhowa]

And seriously that dramatic, yet minimally designed, veil = pure love


The floral displays were rubbish, would have preferred some blush English roses in there.

Apparently white roses were Diana's favourite, so they choose white

 

[lvstratus]

I really like it, I think it suits her perfectly.
The tiara is beautiful and complements the dress and veil beautifully.

 

[modelista]

Dress and hair were pretty but beyond basic

 

[MyllA]

I like the concept of the veil but the dress doesn't really fit well. And this type of minimalist design needs a perfect fit. Sleeves looks too big and it's a bit baggy around waist and bust.

 

[Yohji]

Stella McCartney Is Behind Meghan Markle's Reception Dress

The Duke & Duchess of Sussex just left for their evening reception–and the bride is in a shoulder-bearing style from Stella.

Just when we thought we were done with the list of designers rumored to be designing for Meghan Markle's wedding day–from Ralph & Russo, Erdem, Christopher Bailey for Burberry, Roland Mouret and Alexander McQueen to Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy, notable British designer Stella McCartney has been confirmed as the creator of Meghan's second wedding gown, which she will wear to the couple's evening celebrations at Frogmore House, hosted by Prince Charles.

The couple just departed Windsor Castle for Frogmore House, with Megan in a halter, mock-necked gown made in silk crepe. The gown is consistent with the Duchess of Sussex's bridal style: simple, sleek, elegant and sophisticated.

The alignment of McCartney's signature style and Markle's affinity for minimal, clean and sleek cuts feels spot-on, and Stella's commitment to eco-friendly fabrics, vegan leathers and conservation in the production of her collections would fit in perfectly with Meghan and Harry's initiatives for global sustainability. Conservation is a mission of the Royal Family overall–the Queen's latest conservation efforts in partnership with Angelina Jolie, dubbed the Queen's Conservation Canopy (or the QCC) is only the tip of the philanthropic iceberg. McCartney, however, isn't known for dramatic eveningwear–which makes her the perfect contender for Meghan's sexier, more fashion-forward second look.

The designer has made bridal gowns in the past for friends of the house and family members–she designed a wedding suit for her stepmother, Nancy Shevell in 2011–but she's never been known for bridal. McCartney has also offered a bridal capsule on her website in the past, for clients of the house looking to incorporate pieces of her signature style for the aisle. With that said, she's never fully delved in to the wedding industry, much like Waight Keller, and unlike most of the names rumored to have been crafting Markle's gown in the months leading up to her wedding.

Meghan's signature style would suggested that at some point, she'd opt for something figure-hugging, structured and sleek–and while her ceremony gown fit that bill, McCartney feels like a fantastic fit for her after party.

Markle has worn McCartney's designs before, and rumors swirled that she has met for private shopping appointments with eveningwear specialists from the brand–apparently to concept a custom reception look.

harpersbazaar.com

 

[HeatherAnne]

^ And more importantly, she got Diana's amazing aquamarine ring.

 

[Hchloe]

I liked the look overall, but my only issue is the material - looked a bit heavy and boxy.

Funny how no one predicted Clare Waight Keller/Givenchy. I can't believe people actually thought she would wear tacky Ralph & Russo. As if.

The reception look is lovely.

 

[SallyAlbright]

She looks lovely (much better at the reception), but I always find that things aren't tailored quite as well around her waist as they could be. Maybe that's her personal taste, but it makes her look a bit boxy at times.

 

[eizhowa]

She looks lovely (much better at the reception), but I always find that things aren't tailored quite as well around her waist as they could be. Maybe that's her personal taste, but it makes her look a bit boxy at times.

She is quite boxy. She really does not have much of a waist. I think thats just her bodyshape.

 

[squilliam]

One website stated that the wedding dress was made of "double bonded silk Cady fabric developed for this dress"

Her Stella dress is not well tailored at the top

 

[dodencebt]

I think it's great that she wanted to feel comfortable in both of her dresses and that she left her "messy" hair. I am tired of the fact that weddings still have these archaic rules that your hair must be perfect, that you ought to have more makeup on than usual or that the dress must be fitted to your body. It's a day that is meant to be enjoyed by both the bride and groom, and if they don't feel like pretending to be someone more polished just for the occasion, I say 'good'.

 

[rubydon]

I think it's great that she wanted to feel comfortable in both of her dresses and that she left her "messy" hair. I am tired of the fact that weddings still have these archaic rules that your hair must be perfect, that you ought to have more makeup on than usual or that the dress must be fitted to your body. It's a day that is meant to be enjoyed by both the bride and groom, and if they don't feel like pretending to be someone more polished just for the occasion, I say 'good'.

I couldn't agree more. And I'm glad she wasn't afraid to let her own style shine through at the event.

 

[fashionista-ta]

I think it's great that she wanted to feel comfortable in both of her dresses and that she left her "messy" hair. I am tired of the fact that weddings still have these archaic rules that your hair must be perfect, that you ought to have more makeup on than usual or that the dress must be fitted to your body. It's a day that is meant to be enjoyed by both the bride and groom, and if they don't feel like pretending to be someone more polished just for the occasion, I say 'good'.

I agree. I can't believe that the dresses weren't tailored just as she wanted. It's nice to have some ease, room to breathe and move your arms. It evokes a bit of 60s Jacqueline Kennedy elegance for me.

I remember that Diana's hair had gone all flat the day of her wedding. Megan's hair looks beautiful in the shot where it's blowing in the wind, with the tiara and veil.

 

[chloehandbags]

Sorry, but the dress was awful.

I don't mind simplicity (although, I would have preferred some scattered, foliate beading, or something, to give it some interest), but it was flattening her breasts (one of them more than the other, to be more precise...).

It appeared to be made from a very thick, heavy fabric; which, I assume, would normally require some serious corsetry to be built in, around the bust area, to prevent this from happening?

...and/or some serious underwear to be worn under it.

Neither appeared to have been the case.

The skirt shape was also very frumpy.

So, there was nothing to draw the eye away from the bust area.

Also, I don't really think white is her colour, unfortunately - or, not her colour in this type of volume, anyway.

It was very stark and almost medical looking.

On the plus side, I liked the concept of the shoulder area, even if I wasn't convinced by the fabric used, or the execution.

I wouldn't say this elsewhere, by the way, as I feel it might come across as quite harsh - but, this is a fashion forum, after all.

If we can't be honest about our opinions about clothes, here...

 

[chloehandbags]

Just to add that it was, clearly, reminiscent of early 1960s dresses (worn by Jacqueline Kennedy and so on).

But, the differences between then and now are that:

a) People could still sew back then.

That generation of women could all run up something more competent-looking than this dress, in an afternoon, to wear to a dance on a saturday night.

Whereas, now, it would appear that even "professionals" are struggling to construct things properly, judging by most of the shows over the last 15 years.

b) Women were still wearing the bullet-proof underwear of the 1950s, under these "new" dresses.

So, even if their dresses were made from stiff, thick, unstretchy, breast-flattening fabric, their underwear would still prevail.

 

[Lola701]

I like both dresses, very simple, very american in a way (comfortable and pleasing on the eyes). We know that Royals are somehow influencial in women's choices of wedding dresses and if she can influence more people to go back to class and classicism instead of easy sheer with cheap lace and diamanté, then, god bless her!

I don't think those dresses were poorly made, they were just "simply" made. It seems everything was made in order for her to be at ease.
With different fabrics and maybe different construction (biais cut) it would have been different but, Clare and Stella are not "couturiers", i don't blame her.
Beautiful bride! I love her...

 

[chloehandbags]

^ No, the wedding dress was badly constructed and/or (at the very least) badly fitted.


It was, simultaneously, smarming her breasts down and cutting them in half (via the darts).


That simply isn't right.

 

[fashionista-ta]

I like both dresses, very simple, very american in a way (comfortable and pleasing on the eyes). We know that Royals are somehow influencial in women's choices of wedding dresses and if she can influence more people to go back to class and classicism instead of easy sheer with cheap lace and diamanté, then, god bless her!

I don't think those dresses were poorly made, they were just "simply" made. It seems everything was made in order for her to be at ease.
With different fabrics and maybe different construction (biais cut) it would have been different but, Clare and Stella are not "couturiers", i don't blame her.
Beautiful bride! I love her...

Agreed ... there is very little worse than cheap lace. Prince Harry thought she looked great, and on one's wedding day, you could certainly argue that no one else's opinion matters. But I liked both dresses as well. I would like to see detail shots of the veil ... hopefully those will be forthcoming? It was lovely how long and lightweight it was. From a practical standpoint, the dress seemed to work much better than Diana's (though I loved it despite the volume and wrinkles).

 

[Benn98]

^ No, the wedding dress was badly constructed and/or (at the very least) badly fitted.


It was, simultaneously, smarming her breasts down and cutting them in half (via the darts).


That simply isn't right.

Agreed! I do agree that the dresses do have a very American sensibility, that Stella number could easily have be from Ralph Lauren for instance.

Anyway, it's not like she's next in line. I imagine she'll get away with a lot more in many ways than Duchess Kate.