On November 10, 2021, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the 2021 Salute To Freedom Gala at Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York City. The Duke of Sussex presented the inaugural Intrepid Valor Awards to five service members, veterans and military families. The event took place aboard the historic aircraft carrier Intrepid the day before Armistice Day in the UK, which is known as Veterans Day in the US.
The organization focuses on breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness through affordable housing and shelter, including permanent supportive housing for veterans. The Duchess wore a red gown by Carolina Herrera and shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti.
Birks Snowflake Snowstorm Diamond Earrings
Giuseppe Zanotti Samia pointed-toe slingback pumps
Ill fitting bathing suit with a train.
ReplyDelete...marie
The gown is lovely, beautiful color on Megan and hair, makeup lovely too. She and Harry look happy and enjoying life together, in spite of people who may wish for the opposite.
DeleteHardly! It’s no more such than it’s an outfit chosen by Serena or Oprah. Dial back your racism if you can.
DeleteMeghan easy to dress and tries different styles. She does however NEED a very good stylist and a seamstress. Designers need to ensure the clothes they send her are properly fitted Or else what’s the point of the partnership: She is not dress her best AND the designers product isn’t showcase at its best.
Dislike everything but shoes and jewelry.
ReplyDeleteDP
Me too DP. I agree with you.
DeleteAgreed. This is a celebrity dress, not a dress to wear to honor others. Just not the right occasion. Doesn't seem to fit correctly at the top either, she needs a better tailor. Love those shoes though.
DeleteChel
Très beau modèle mais trop, c'est trop ; on dirait qu'ils sont en train de s’exhiber - Magnifiques boucles d'oreilles ; je ne sais pas si je les ai déjà vues ?!
ReplyDeleteElle les avait achetai avant Harry,il y a des photos.
DeleteFor the occasion I feel that the robe is a bit OTT (over the top), especially the robe's cut out top.
ReplyDeleteMore for a first night at a Hollywood film gala.
Reminds me of the bombshell of a robe worn by Sharon Stone when she was recently in Monaco for the promotion of the James Bond film.
A spot on comment, Deadeggs.
DeleteI agree 100 %.
- Kris♀️
I usually like the simple designs the duchess chooses but this dress is not a good idea. She just has a bit too much baby weight still for it to work at the moment. She should put it back in the cupboard for a while and then take it out again and revue its suitability. Other than that it would be quite nice if that deep U neckline was very much narrower. The way the dress fits at the bodice front sides it looks to me like it was so tight that it was pulling that deep U shape apart and even the boning could not make it stay in the right shape.
ReplyDeleteI agree with all your comments. She had worn gorgeous red dresses in the past. Where are those dresses ? Sustainability ? Or is it true she wears dresses to make publicity for the designer and has to give them back after a while ?
DeleteMJ
what an ill fitting dress and inappropriate for the occasion, color is awesome. Oh well, recollections may vary, hopefully she does not end up in an orange jumpsuit for perjury.
ReplyDeleteHilarous and very true.
Delete~Peonies
true comment. Though im afraid with power and privilege they tend to get away with anything. But the truth starts to come out and people will see. Heck, they might forget that they been to this event ....
Delete😂😂😂
DeleteThey are not royals anymore.
ReplyDeletePlease don't write about them.
Most people don't want read about Prince Harry and his wife. Understand? They loves privacy. So? Give them it.
Dżennifer
I agree. No more on the Sussexes, please.
DeleteI doubt that they really want privacy, just an excuse to go all Hollywood instead.
So now you decide for all the rest of us what we want to see and do not want to see. This is a recurring diatribe on this site. The are royal whether you like it or not and i for one love to see them. You cannot UNROYAL them just because you feel like it.
DeleteI'm sorry if you think you are part of 'most people' and have to force decisions on behalf of them.
DeleteYou chose to click on the article, view it and then comment on it. Three steps you could've not done if you actually DID NOT wish to read about them. So yeah, practice abstinence instead of ordering blog owners.
Totally agree with Dżennifer and AnnaFia.
DeleteCaroLina
Dżennifer, you are late to the party. The fact that they are indeed still royals has been hashed out over and over again. You should do your due diligence before making erroneous statements. You may wish they were not royals, but your wants and wishes have nothing to do with the truth. Several royals live out of country with no change to their royal status. A change in duties is different than birthright. ~d
DeleteHarry est nee et va mourir prince.
DeleteAnonymous 19:29
DeletePlease watch Oprah interview. Have a nice day.
Dżennifer
Dzennifer - you watch the Opeah interview as you seem to have misunderstood something. They are still royal.
DeleteOr alternatively exercise self restraint and don't read posts about people you don't like.
Eyeroll
Dżennifer, your comment makes no sense. You don’t have to like them, but you can’t change who or what they are to suit your desires. Oprah’s interview has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that Harry was born a prince and Meghan is his wife. This may be the hill you want to die on, but I would think you could think of many more important ways to occupy your mind. ~d
DeleteTotally agree with Dzennifer. Please stop writing about them. Her dress is horrible and you can see in his face he is not really happy.
DeleteI don't understand him at all.
DeleteWhere is HIS (not her) opinion and decision??
Dżennifer
The dress is nice, I just have a little objection - I don't like the neckline on her chest, otherwise fine. However, I would also like to remind you: it has been proven in a London court that Mrs. Meghan lied when she said she hadn't cooperated with the author of controversial book about her (O. Scoobie). I don't respect people who lie.
ReplyDeleteStephanie
This is really not a good dress for Meghan.
ReplyDeleteThe colour is nice, but the fitting is too tight and the the skirt far too much for her tiny figure.
Her eye mak up is bad, as is her too tight hair.
Most of the times I admire her taste for clothing, but not now.
Josh
meghan looks absolutely stunning, wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI forgot to mention in my answer to Nalerina that prince Harry is looking good. He seems to be a happy man. They also look like they are still very much in love with each other and that is what really counts.
DeleteMJ
Agree, stunningly beautiful.
DeleteLove the back of this dress. The front neckline is a little odd to me. The color and material of the dress is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous earrings. Red is a great color on Meghan. The fit could be better. I think the train overwhelms her. Meghan, in her red Safiyaa dress, is one of my favorite looks. This dress doesn't live up to that moment for me.
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ReplyDeleteThe dress looks lovely from behind, not good at all from the front..
DeleteThis dress looks more fitting at the Met Gala than an award ceremony for service personnel!
ReplyDeleteCH designs are usually a vision to behold. But, this seems to have too many elements going on ! The chest area is not flattering! The back of the dress is far too tight! The slit in the front ! It’s all to busy to be a stand out!
Her hair and makeup is lovely! Ana
The poppy is so badly placed that it’s offensive
ReplyDeletePal
Please enlighten me. What makes its placement offensive? Where would you suggest it be pinned? ~d
Delete-d there’s a lot of room on the strap or over the chest, there was no need to place it on her cleavage
DeleteIt isn't on her cleavage, it's on the strap just above her heart - where poppies are traditionally worn.
DeleteG
That's Carolina Herrera? I'm disappointed usualy her designs are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYes, same here. That dress looks nothing like what I have come to expect from CH, who is one of my favorite designers..
DeleteLooks like Carolina Herrera to me - Princess Charlene has worn similar designs.
DeleteAre you sure it isn't the person wearing it?
That´s not a good dress. Looks very bulky (skirt and train) and at the same time rather skimpy (low cut and huge slit). The straps aren´t attractive, and the bodice is too tight on her. I don´t like her hair either. The whole look says "look at me", it´s way over the top, and while I like the vibrant red colour, I think a much simpler design would have been better since the colour is already a statement. Her shoes are pretty.
ReplyDeleteA much simpler, toned-down look would have been better for the sake of showing humbleness (given the controversy around her), and for the sake of not taking the attention away from the people actually recognized with this gala - after all she´s only giving the award, not receiving it.
Getting style advice from Serena or Oprah obviously.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very good understatement!
DeleteJosh
This is a gorgeous colour on her. I like the lower part of the dress, but the upper part unfortunately is ill fitting around the chest area. I like the hair, although a softer updo might have looked better with this dress (more elegant, I think). Her make-up and jewelry is spot on.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful CH dress, love everything about it, from the original neck line and back to the over skirt, problem is that if that if fits her a little too tight, and seems to cut into her flesh, it would have been fantastic if she had chosen the proper size. Hair and makeup right on point.
ReplyDeleteCherry
Awesome. I love this dress. Red Colour and earrings magnificent. Meghan is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe Duchess looks very good in red. I like the color of the dress but there is too much fabric. And, I don't understand the need for a train. Trains, in my opinion, should be limited to weddings or State visits, and other very formal occasions. Harry looks terrific, and both appear to be very happy and that is good.
ReplyDeleteTerrible dress and bad make-up
ReplyDeleteAgree with others about the ill fitting dress cut/style of the dress and unflattering hairstyle. Lovely color, jewels & shoes but overall not a good look and even worse for the event.
ReplyDeleteGlo
Meghan is more on the petite side and this dress overwhelms her. There's too much of everything. Also, the front bodice doesn't look right on her. It's not for her current figure. The only thing I like is the colour.
ReplyDelete- Anon 9:13
This is a Hollywood dress. A badly fitted one at that.
ReplyDeleteHair is nice and polished.
Maquillage and jewels are good.
Straps are too thin.
Bust cups are poorly fitted. Bodice is too tight resulting in pull lines in several places and her back hanging out over the fabric. The front plunge also seems to be under strain.
The attachment of the train makes her stomach and hips look bulky.
It is too much dress and simultaneously too little.
Her forma/ gala dresses continuously disappoint. I am starting to think that overly tight is how she likes and insist on things to fit. This is not a post baby phenomenon, nor a single designer problem. But it does her no favors at all. Much as I don’t think she wants a stylist, I think one for at least formal events would be her friend.. she could look much much better than this.
Something you would wear for going to the Oscars or the Met Gala. Too much and too exaggerated for this occasion. It shows (and this is my opinion entirely) clearly the path they have chosen for themselves. More Hollywood glitz, less royal understatement.
ReplyDeleteI do really like the dress of the duchess and her overall presentation.
ReplyDeleteThe relevance of their participation and media coverage seems to plunge along with the neckline however.
Can't wait to see this recycled!
C.
RED EYELINER??????????? was this twilight cosplay night?
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DeleteAs many comments above, i agreed that this dress will be perfect for a Hollywood red carpet gala or a more formal occasion, the red dress she wore in one her last appearance in London was be perfect for this kind of event.
ReplyDeleteShe looks great in red. The back of the dress really is spectacular. I don't mind the front but I'm not sure this style says commemoration really. But it was an awards gala event and it's definitely a dress for a Gala. I don't like the fit on her especially round her midriff - I think it needs some adjustment.
ReplyDeleteG
Horrendous dress!
ReplyDeleteSorry, but the dress is too tight. Just like the black dress a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteI don’t like this dress at all.
ReplyDeleteT
Wow, she looks radiant! Nice to see them out and about!
ReplyDelete-B.
She looks ridiculous with the ill fitting inappropriate gown for such an occasion.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he was not allowed to wear his uniform, but he wore some medals anyway.
Von hinten sieht es aus wie ein zu enger Badeanzug.
ReplyDeleteMost inappropriate color and dress to wear when honoring Veteran's, its about the men and women that served, not about Markle. The back fat and around the sides is disgusting. Wearing poppies is not an American 'thing', its British. Those two get it wrong at every step, but when you are out to peddle lies and cut down family on both sides, I guess the reality is, you never get it right. Sad for the children of the union, sad for the family, especially the Queen and royal family. BeBe
ReplyDeleteThe "fat" is not disgusting - total hyperbole! There are far worse and much more disgusting things than a a few barely visible bits of human skin.
DeleteEyeroll
Wearing poppies indeed an American thing because as a child I would always buy a small bunch of paper poppies and give them to my Mother. The tradition started back in 1920. Also, it is so cruel to make the comment about how sad it is for the union of those precious children!
DeleteI love the color of the dress on her skin and the voluminous skirt train. But that's all. (Will we ever see some lovely pictures of their kids like from other royal families? What's to hide?)
DeleteBebe, you are nothing but a disgusting troll. If we are being honest, more women than not who have worn dresses with a similar cut have probably had the same issue with their bodies. The difference is that they are not thrown on the internet to be picked apart by strangers. We also have unrealistic expectations of everyone in the public eye. Don't body shame. You are terrible for doing that, especially to a woman that gave birth five months ago. Why is red the wrong color for her to wear? When did you make up that rule? While we are discussing your misinformed self, why did you assume Americans don't have Poppies? As FITZHUGH stated, the Poppy tradition began in the early 1920s in the US. Beginning in 1940 and ending in 1961, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) had movie starlets of the day promote the Buddy Poppy program. There was a new Buddy Poppy Girl each year. Bigger stars lent their name to the program in the earlier years. Americans bring out the Poppies on Memorial Day, which is the end of May. That is the day we honor those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. November 11 is Veterans Day. It is the day we honor all our country's veterans. Do your research before going off. Lastly, your comment about their children was out of line. Most people have the decency to limit their hatred to the adults. Children should always be out of bounds. ~d
DeleteEnough about the Sussexes next t being Royal; they are and will be for our lifetime. Also let’s stop wit the “privacy” label when we can’t dismiss something the Sussexes Di or attended. They wanted to have control over their non-Royal duty life (just like other EU royals). Archie & Lilibet are off-limits Cora’s long as their parents say so. There are enough trolls and kooks out there who will target the Sussexes and s online or try to kidnap their children. They are private citizens.
DeleteThis dress is beautiful. Red is a lovely color on Meghan and a perfect color for this day. As mentioned, there are fit issues. If it had been a little larger on the top, it would have been stunning. I can't understand the fit issues at all. The reason the dress is not fitted on the skirt is because she is still carrying baby weight. The dress is creating the shape, not her body. With volume on the bottom, the bodice must be fitted. Again, being small busted, the dress is designed to give her shape. The design is great for her, it is just the fit issue causing the problem. For those that think this is "too Hollywood" or would be better at the Met Gala, excuse me while I roll my eyes. I have said this many times. Your idea of Hollywood is wrong. A gown like this is not that unusual, with or without the train. The Met Gala is very OTT. This gown is not. Military Galas are quite formal. My sister is a military wife. An event like this would be this formal. I realize it is a form of sport to cut Meghan down as fast and hard as possible for as many things as one can find, and you get bonus points for imaginary faults and spreading falsehoods. This gown would be considered beautiful on someone else. The criticisms are due to the fact that it is being worn by Meghan. How hard it is to move on if you really dislike her so much? That is what reasonable people do. ~d
ReplyDeleteNo other attendees were wearing something remotely similar so it doesn’t seem to be a dress fit for the occasion. There were women who were even wearing pant suits-look at Jon Bon Jovi’s wife for example.
DeleteIf an actual royal representative was dressing like this I would say well if royals can’t go for exaggerated looks-look at Máxima!- who can? But they’re no longer representatives of any royal family so that prerogative doesn’t work for me. She wanted an impactful dress for her pictures and documentary, that’s ok. But we have every right to believe it was completely ott
Pal
I am the wife of a retired military officer and I can assure the style of this dress is not anything you would see at a formal military function. The non-existent decolletage and the red carpet style train would not be seen. Take a look at the gowns on the other ladies--those are much more typical.
DeleteMy father is a retired military officer and I can honestly say that at any function we ever attended with him, this type, style of gown was never worn to such an event, it is very inappropriate. The front bodice of gowns worn would never be styled this way or for that matter the overtly abundance of fabric leading to a train at the back.
DeleteThe center of attention for this award ceremony should be the service man and woman not an ex royal’s cleavage and over the top gala dress. Ugly dress on her. Accessories are nice.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress, the color looks fantastic with her skin tone. Yes, she should have had the bodice altered a little so it wouldn’t be so snug. It seems to cut a little in her back, and although she is not heavy, when the fit is too tight it makes the extra skin to go over the dress. Love her hair and makeup.
ReplyDeleteCB
Actually - she is looking pregnant and Harry is looking very happy.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that's likely. Didn't they go on and on about how irresponsible it was to have more than two kids, damaging to the environment, co2 footprint etc. etc.
DeleteAlso don't think it's likely but I wouldn't necessarily go by what they say. They are inconsistent at best...
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The dress alone is not so bad, would look much better on slim person
ReplyDeleteAva.
Wow, Ava, that’s really harsh and mean. She has just gotten a baby. And I would still call her slim. Healthily so. Please be kind.
DeletePaula
If you can say she is slim then how the fat person would look to you????
DeleteAva
Do you suffer from body dysmorphia Ava?
DeleteShe's slim. She's been slimmer but she's not fat now. And even if she was - so what? Or should fat people stay indoors so you don't have to look at them?
As always: Badly fitting outfit and not suitable for the occasion. The dress is too voluminous for her. She looks like she's squeezed into it. The dress is too tight, both in the front and in the back. She makes the same mistake over and over again.
ReplyDeleteThe color, on the other hand, is great and suits her type.
The area for the bra is strange, the side and back fat was a disaster, dress should have been 'altered' so it did not look so gross. The dramatic red color is a 'look at me', rather than look at the veterans who we should be honoring. Earrings are nice, dress is just plain ugly. Harry, is dressed with a poppy, in America? That is a British tradition, not American, and he looks stressed in the first 3 photos. cami
ReplyDeleteYou're wrong about poppies and America. And even if it is - he's British and a former service man so what's wrong with his wearing a poppy?
DeleteAnd the dress does not look gross... and the back "fat" is not a disaster. Badly fitted dress possibly but what an utter exaggeration...
Eyeroll
The colour and the skirt of the dress are really good, but you can see that the top is too tight for her, really. The cleavage isn't exactly in good taste, I think, but since Mrs. Markle-Windsor doesn't want to be a royal any more, it doesn't matter I guess.
ReplyDelete@~d, love your comment, full of fashion knowledge, and kind.
ReplyDeleteHave to say that after reading some comments here, I felt the need to take a shower….
Ughhhh! People have become so mean!!
Cherry
Thank you, Cherry. ~d
Deletemoche de chez moche!! la robe est vulgaire!!
ReplyDeleteObviously you don't like dress but you can not say it is "vulgar".
DeleteAva
Great color for Meghan but the dress is overwhelming her--wearing her instead of the other way around--and it is ill-fitting. And that neckline is not appropriate for the occasion--like other have stated this is for Hollywood. Surprised to learn this is from Carolina Herrera--her gowns are usually much more elegant and sophisticated looking. Great shoes but that's about it.
ReplyDeleteThis is just awful. The makeup is bad, the hair is too tight, and her back flab is hanging out in the back. This is just too OTT. This dress is not for her. I've seen Meghan looking 100% better than this. She's a beautiful girl and if she just returned to some of the fashion she wore pre wedding and immediately post wedding, she would be doing OK. At the time I looked forward to watching her, but since their New York trip where she wore humongous over sized clothes I've been really disappointed. I think she's become really self conscious because of all the bad press and is overcompensating. JMHO.
ReplyDeleteThe dress is stunning; it makes me think of Mini Mouse. Prince Harry looks fine. Well the men and women who fought for our freedom; Thankyou.
ReplyDeleteI love the color, but the bodice looks odd and doesn't fit well. And the hairstyle is not flattering. Its also a bit too tights (opposite problem from her wedding dress - where's her tailor?)
ReplyDeleteCan you say "the Kardashians"? Long train on gown is inappropriate, she's not on the red carpet at the Oscars. Why no masks?
ReplyDeleteObviously they were invited to the event, but I don't understand what relevance a minor British royal and a former Hollywood actress have to do with honoring U.S. military service personnel. S.M.
Beautiful dress!!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry Meghan, we have seen a little bit of fat from other royals.... Stephanie, Mathilde, Maria Teresa... to name a few, and yet they weren't burned at the stake.
This too shall pass....
I have read many of the comments, agree the dress suits a Hollywood event &, not this occasion which appears more subdued. I am not a fan of Meghan's fashion taste or style anyway. The dress is bulky & out of place. Janet's comment is interesting & sounds spot on. Oh well better luck next time. Mary
ReplyDeleteI want to like this gown but I can't. Being a fan of sleek and streamlined gowns, this is a fail for me, my personal preference only. I realize this is the design and tailoring of this gown but it is just too flouncy, with bulky fabric, the side and back profile especially highlights this. The widely cut curvature of the bustline , with its deep plunge and lumpy darts. is not enhancing to me either. The long train at the back of the gown is excessive and again heavy. Hair pulled back , is harsh looking, regardless though, she carries this off well, soft hairstyle would have softened the overall look. Makeup wise, eye makeup is severe, not how she normally makes up her eyes.
ReplyDeleteHer shoes are divine, beautiful red satin, love them.
Honoring others, I feel it would have been more appropriate for a more sedate gown. This gown would be more appropriate for example, an opening night, regardless its very attention drawing at this event.
Janet said the essence: "I am the wife of a retired military officer and I can assure the style of this dress is not anything you would see at a formal military function." - of an organization that "focuses on breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness ...". This dress is crying loudly for attention from every perspective, in the front and backwards, at an occasion totally unsuited for this. The gown could be appropriate elsewhere, but only if it fitted the wearer. Baby fat or simply bodily characteristics, this is none of our business, the only question is if it fits well. This dress, too tight everywhere with bust cups that look like candy cones, does not fit well. (-Ann.)
ReplyDeleteThis dress is a very bad fit on her, it is a shame, which reflects on the designer how she allowed it to go out of her studio, very bad advertising.
ReplyDeleteThe dress would looked beautiful on Audrey Hepburn, someone slimmer.
Maybe Meaghan is pregnant?
Her tan is not even to complement such a low dress, showing white patches near her breast on the side.
Sadly this is just not her style to shine.
But this is not an occasion to shine, the service men and women are, aren't they.
Agree with you in most points, Sharni, but not about slimness. I think one does not have to be perfect or slim to be able to wear a dress like this. It simply has to be fitted to your body, breast cups very much included. Besides being a very inappropriate choice for the occasion, it is simply bad design. (-Ann.)
DeleteI can see Prince Harry attending the gala as he has a connection with the military. It is probably the one thing that still makes him happy. Megan is way over dressed and accomplished what she wanted, the attention drawn to her. A couple that didn't want to be in the limelight sure has flipped. Personally think their appearances are all for show. Since they left the monarchy, there has not been on thing they have accomplished. Of note, look at Prince William and Earthshot and awarding the prizes to the winners. That was a new endeavor for him.
ReplyDeleteThey never said they wanted to be out of the limelight. What you’re seeing is what they wanted. Choosing events in which they could bring their personal photographer to share glamour shots of them both afterwards and content for their documentary that, as emails have shown, has been in the plans since 2018.
DeletePal
Meghan never fails to look garish and pretentious. This is magnified by her ill fitting and inappropriate dress. This doesn't mean she can't wear a long red dress - she has done so before and it looked lovely.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree. She's not at the Met.
DeleteAnd as usual always holding Harry's hand like he was a child.
Meghan's hair, makeup and accessories are lovely and Meghan herself looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion this gown doesn't suit Meghan because she doesn't have the stature or the figure to pull it off. Very few women do, those that do are an anomaly to nature, females who are well above average height and well below average weight for height - models!
Meghan has a lovely figure (baby weight or not) and she has worn some beautiful gowns that have suited her figure and stature perfectly and she will probably do so again BUT the most important thing is that Meghan felt beautiful and happy. Secondly her husband obviously adores her and thinks she is the most beautiful woman in the world.
They may not be everyone's favourite couple but I reckon the Princess of Wales would be very, very proud of the type of husband her son has become because right or wrong he has his wife's back.
PS. The Duchess of Cambridge would not have looked nearly as amazing in her gold gown if she was anywhere between 5-10cm shorter (2-4").
Tasteless dress. Inappropriate for the occasion. Nice shoes and jewelry.
ReplyDeleteLooks like they show up to these events to get footage for their film enterprise. Their film crew were following them the whole time. I guess everything is just a prop for these two. As for the drress, ott and not fit the wearer or occasion.
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