A royal makeover! How Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are following in Princess Diana's footsteps and recycling older outfits

The image may contain Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, adult fashion, clothing, shoes, high heel shoes and premiere

Meghan Markle, known for her love of designer outfits and personalized jewelry, dazzled on the red carpet in Los Angeles last night as she stepped out in an upcycled dress.

The Duchess of Sussex looked stunning for the gala at LA Children’s Hospital in the bright red dress, which she paired with matching accessories. The royal mother-of-two styled her hair in loose waves for the outing and beamed as she posed for the cameras. The duchess previously wore the dress at a 2021 gala in New York City to celebrate the military on the eve of Veterans Day in the US and Armistice Day in the UK.

The image may contain Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, fashion, clothing, shoes, high heels and shoes

The image could include Meghan Duchess of Sussex adult fashion accessories, bracelets, jewelry and formal wear

For last night’s outing, Meghan opted to remove the excess train from the dress and transform the look into a skin-tight, bodycon dress for her second red carpet appearance. It’s a step that numerous royals take regularly, including the Duchess’s sister-in-law, the Princess of Wales. Most recently, Kate chose to upcycle a Jenny Packham ensemble for Trooping the Color. The outfit, which she last wore in 2023, featured a solid bow at the neck and an updated belt.

The image could contain Diana, Princess of Wales, personal accessories, formal wear, tie, glasses, adult, wedding and clothing

The image may contain Charles Prince of Wales Go Dooshim Diana Princess of Wales Person Adult and accessories

The Princess of Wales has often updated her outfits with new accessories, necklines and hemline changes. In 2019, Kate decided to rewear a black floral Alexander McQueen dress that she first saw in 2017, altering the cap sleeves of the top to change the off-the-shoulder shape. She made a similar change for the 2023 Baftas, rewearing a dress she originally wore for the 2019 ceremony. The dress was altered with Kate removing the floral corsage and adding a modern pleated bow in its place.

The image could contain Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, person, fashion accessories, formal wear, tie, clothes and shoes

The image may contain clothing, dress, accessories, belt, shoes, high-heeled shoes, formal wear, purse and bag of an adult person

Perhaps both the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex are looking to their late mother-in-law Diana for inspiration for the changes. During public appearances, Princess Diana often redesigned her dresses by removing details, tweaking necklines and altering skirts.

Here, Tatler brings you the very best moments when a royal reworked a look for a second appearance…

The image could contain Diana, Princess of Wales, person, clothing, shoes, high-heeled shoes, adult gloves, hat and accessories

The image could contain Diana, Princess of Wales, person, adult accessories, jewelry, necklace, formal wear, tie and animal

The image could contain Diana, Princess of Wales, people accessories, jewelry, necklace, adult wedding, lamp and chair

The image could contain Diana, Princess of Wales, fashion, clothing, dress, accessories, jewelry, necklace, bag and handbag

2011 Prince William and Kate Middleton visit the University of St Andrews as part of the 600th anniversary celebrations...

The image may contain a person: clothing, shoes, high-heeled shoes, accessories, formal wear, tie, adult belt, flag and head

The image may contain Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, person, fashion, clothing, footwear, footwear, adult and accessories

The image may contain fashion personal accessories, jewelry, necklace, adult, wedding, formal wear, tie, bag and handbag

The image may contain personal fashion, adult clothing, dress, formal wear, accessories, jewelry and ring

The image may contain clothing, dress, formal wear, evening dress, fashion, adult, long sleeve, sleeve and car

The image may contain fashion accessories, formal wear, tie, adult person, wedding jewelry, ring, premiere and red carpet

The image may contain fashion person. Adult clothing, dress, accessories, formal wear, tie, wedding, shoes and shoes

The image could include an adult, a car, a transportation vehicle, a head, a face, a baby, electronics, a cell phone, and a flag

The image could contain a person, clothes, shoes, high-heeled shoes, a hat and a teenager's coat

A royal makeover! How Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are following in Princess Diana’s footsteps and recycling older outfits

ByJasper

By Jasper

Related Post

The best laptops you can buy on Prime Day, according to a tech expert

Shams Charania is leaving The Athletic for ESPN

Disturbing camera footage of former NBA first-round pick and his baby mama shocks fans: ‘Lock him up’

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You missed

The best laptops you can buy on Prime Day, according to a tech expert

Shams Charania is leaving The Athletic for ESPN

Disturbing camera footage of former NBA first-round pick and his baby mama shocks fans: ‘Lock him up’

The Yankees lose Game 2 to the Royals but are still confident with the ALDS tied