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Meghan Markle never met Princess Diana, but the two share a lot of things in common. For starters, they both married a prince. They both made public exits from royal life. And, above all, they both carry incredible fashion sense and personal style.

Princess Diana’s iconic little black revenge dress has gone down in history. While Meghan’s style moments might be a bit different, she has certainly delivered her own show-stopping revenge looks over the years.

While the divorce rumors surrounding Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have grabbed eyeballs and headlines online for years, the couple has remained strong. Like Diana, Meghan never needed an outfit to make an ex-husband regret losing her, but instead, the Duchess of Sussex has plenty of other reasons to rock a revenge look.

Despite the hate, Meghan has refused to hide. She has shown up at numerous events, looking confident and stylish in her jaw-dropping outfits. Let’s take a look at the 5 times she turned heads in bold fits.

1. Red Safiyaa Gown with Matching Pumps and Clutch

According to The List, one of Meghan’s final events as a working royal was the Mountbatten Festival of Music at Royal Albert Hall in 2020. Back then, she faced intense negative press after announcing her exit from the royal family.

Instead of looking defeated, Meghan walked in radiating confidence. Dressed head-to-toe in a powerful red Safiyaa gown with matching pumps and a clutch, she made a bold statement to the world she was leaving behind.

2. White Bespoke Louis Vuitton Dress

Before it even premiered, the Harry and Meghan Netflix docu-series broke records and grabbed massive headlines. In 2023, the couple attended the Ripple of Hope Award gala to accept the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award.

Amid drama around their documentary, Meghan proved that she was unbothered. She stepped out in a stunning white bespoke Louis Vuitton dress featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline, resembling Princess Diana’s legendary revenge dress.

3. Blue, Knee-Length Dress

According to Harper’s Bazaar, shortly after announcing their royal exit in 2020, Meghan made an appearance at the Endeavour Fund Awards in London wearing a vibrant blue, knee-length dress.

While the criticism poured in, the famous photo of the couple walking under an umbrella was captured during one of their final formal events. The bright, happy shade sent a clear, confident message to her critics.

4. Black Givenchy Gown

While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s lives have changed since their wedding, one thing has remained constant—the critics. Meghan faced immense online backlash around her wedding day.

Yet, later that year, she surprised everyone by taking the stage at the 2018 Fashion Awards in a stylish black Givenchy gown. She presented the Womenswear Designer of the Year award to Clare Waight Keller, who created her wedding gown. She radiated confidence while pregnant and wore an outfit that looked striking.

5. Beige Proenza Schouler Gown

In 2023, Meghan walked the red carpet solo at Variety’s Power of Women event. Her style was minimal and effortless. She paired a slicked-back bun with a slinky, beige off-the-shoulder Proenza Schouler gown that complemented her body and frame. 

The neutral shade, reminiscent of Carrie Bradshaw’s “naked dress” at a women’s empowerment event, delivered the ultimate revenge dress statement.

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