On October 5, the Duchess of Sussex attended the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 2024 Gala, held at the LA Live Event Deck on the Top Floor of the West Lot in Los Angeles. The hospital gala was hosted by Jon Cryer and Lisa Joyner. The event takes place every two years and pays tribute to CHLA’s (Children's Hospital Los Angeles) patients and pediatric hospital workers, including some of California’s best physicians, researchers, and caregivers.
Carolina Herrera Convertible Silk-moire Gown
I guess this is a re-wear, with the dress altered, but it does not fit Megan well in the bodice. I like the lighter eye makeup on her, although maybe more glam makeup needed for a black tie event and with this dress. Her hair looks like she just came in off the beach - perhaps that is the look she was going for, but it seems incongruous with the dress.
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Caroline Herrera is usually really good. But these breast cups are, how can I say, breast-deforming? or breast-alienated? or breast-unfriendly? It is a repeat and it was the same for the first time so there could have been time to reflect on and somehow change those cups that ruin this otherweise nice gown, one is compelled to stare at her breasts. - Also not sure if this amount of skin is a good choice, because yes, it is a gala, but it is a tribute for ill children and their carers in hospitals.
ReplyDeleteOuf, je suis époustouflée par cette robe de soirée que Meghan sait très bien porter ; trop craquante la petite fille sur la dernière photo !
ReplyDeleteI don´t like this design at all. Way too low neckline plus very high slit. I prefer the wide version of the skirt, although the slit then makes no sense. The colour is nice and suits Meghan well, but I think this kind of dress needs a curvier body. The cups are too big for her and at the same time the dress is tight at the waist.
ReplyDeleteAlso, it´s a very "look-at-me" kind of dress, and her hair fails to live up to the same level of glamour. And lastly, if she´d brought a purse, she would have had something to hold on to and wouldn´t need to hold her friends hand.
Ridiculous dress. Ellen
ReplyDeleteTotally agree, soooooo ridicuolus this outfit!!!
DeleteWow, what a beautiful white gown!
ReplyDeleteMeghan Markle knocks it out of the park - gorgeous ♡♡♡
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Meghan is a beautiful woman and the red suits her well. I guess red is a dangerous colour for her, as people will use it to critisize her but I hope they don’t do it this time. I am so tired of the bullying these two people must endure. It certainly will put strain on their marriage. But a big appeal, let’s go easy on her.
ReplyDeleteFrankly I think/hope they are over the constant hatred from so many. They are clearly happy and Harry loves his new life away from the toxicity of the British royals and the even worse British tabloids. I love her hair particularly - she looks so much prettier than when she wears it back in a very tight style. I love Meghan in red but agree on this occasion the top of the dress doesn’t fit well. She has taken off the big train that would not have been appropriate at this occasion, but I think when she wore it before she was still carrying baby weight, and the bust on this needs to be taken in. LRB
DeleteNot crazy about the top of this dress but she looks fabulous in red! Appreciate that it’s a rework of the previous version of this dress. Like the tousled waves of her hair style for this event.
ReplyDeleteMeghan changed this before dramatic dress in a more wearable one. However imv the top does not fit at all around the breasts, which is a pity.
ReplyDelete“ and now for something completely different”……..
ReplyDeleteNot a succes in my eyes: non flattering hairdo, very heavy eyebrows which make a kind of South American look.
The dress is to big in the upper part.
Not a fan of this dress. She is thin enough to wear it, but it shows so much skin and the bust looks too pointed. I would prefer not such a deep plunge in the front. Colour is good on her as welll
ReplyDeleteThe colour is vibrant and matches her beautiful hair. However, the upper part of the dress looks very strange. I.P.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Absolutely Gorgeous. So over to the haters.
ReplyDeleteWhy so obsessed with „haters“?? Just relax!
DeleteGenuine question. Has Meghan done something to her face? She looks different and is not giving her usual wide grin, one of her best features.
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DeleteYes I’ve been watching the changes over the California-living months too. She likely engages one of the best cosmetic surgeons in the area and visits regularly (peels, fillers, micro needling etc), as do quite possibly all her friends, quite normal for the Hollywood crowd from what I understand. I always prefer the natural as the constant small (and sometimes bigger) changes towards perfection take away some of the Individuality that makes her just her eg the cute freckles, her distinctive nose, cheeks etc but when it’s normalised in your community it must be hard to say no to (and she has quite a long history of cosmetic procedures in any case, especially leading towards her first tv role in the game show). - Grace
DeleteOh, Grace ...writing negativity perhaps just to create dissension?, or a great basis for your opinion? … would love to understand more of your opinion than just being in opposition. Then this becomes a nice discussion (versus throw away negative one liners which aren’t much fun for the readers).
DeleteNo, but she is wearing very little make up.
DeleteThanks for info, Grace. I’m not up on various procedures so I just know she looks different. Someone else has suggested her eyebrows are different so that might be part of it too
DeleteThis is a different look for Meghan - at a quick glance of the first photo, I thought it was Padma Lakshmi, lol. While it's nice to see her trying new looks and natural/paler make-up, I'm not sure I like this look (for all it matters). The dress could have been better fitting too. If I recall correctly, is this a re-wear?
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Schrecklich! Nicht für diesen Anlass, abgesehen das es auch auf diese Figur nicht passt - also unpassend wie auch die Haare und die Schminke. Vielleicht war sie auch an diesem Abend müde. Die Dame in dem Rüschenwolkenkleid strahlt und ihre komplette Abendrobe ist dem Anlass entsprechend bestens ausgewählt. Unter dem roten Kleid sieht man wie verknittert und nicht gebügelt die Unterfütterung ist, das kommt an dieser Stelle nicht vom sitzen und sollte für einen angedachten Galaabend auch unbedingt gepflegt wirken. Ein deutlich unpassender Moment das Kleid auch ohne diesen komischen Überrock im Original überhaupt auszupacken : ) da sitzt nichts! -Dorothe-
ReplyDeleteBesser könnte ich es nicht schreiben. Danke für diesen guten und sachlichen Kommentar. Ich stimme dir in allem zu. CC
DeleteUnd ich erkenne ihr Gesicht kaum wieder, nach wie vor schön, aber irritierend anders...
DeleteI do like this colour on Megan, but not the design. Maybe this dress is for someone with a bigger bustsize. And her hair hanging loose doesn't fit the dress either. It looks like she is on the beach.
ReplyDeleteA very pretty red on Meghan but the bodice design doesn’t work for Meghan’s silhouette. In pic 3, I find the other lady to be very regal (except for the hand holding, possibly a joke for the camera?). Grace
ReplyDeleteMeghan's dress is hideous
ReplyDeleteAnd looks hideous on her. Does she own a mirror?
DeleteAgree !!
DeleteThe woman in the beautiful white dress is a natural beauty!
ReplyDeleteThe difference with Meghan couldnot be bigger: the latter is only a beauty when her make-up and hair are perfectly done.
Both women are naturally beautiful in their own ways; one in this case has chosen a better style for herself but Meghan is a very pretty woman or hardly would have made the dazzle she has first in UK and now US. Don’t you think? - Grace
DeleteGrace, the andere to your question is: no.
DeleteTaste in clothing is such a personal choice. So I’m going to try and not be too negative.
ReplyDeleteThe color red is a good choice ☑️
The red sandals are divine☑️
The less is more,make up look ☑️
Attending a worthwhile event ☑️
Sadly the cut of this dress does absolutely nothing for her!
It’s too busy a dress.It has an unusual chest and strap area.
The seemingly high split at the front,again isn’t good,especially with so much going on at the top of the dress.
Then from glimpses of the back,shows it hadn’t been measured to size,so there’s an overflow.
I’m unsure if this is a wig or her own hair,but it’s looking disheveled.
Let’s hope this particular dress is relegated to the back of her closet.
We all know there are far more flattering dresses at her disposal ☑️
Lowri.
Love her red dress. Stunning.
ReplyDeleteThe colour suits her well. Nothing else to compliment on this outfit. Too revealing for a children’s night. Maybe sack your stylist.
ReplyDeleteAs the parent of two children that have been patients at Children's Hospital in another part of the state, I can assure you that events like this are necessary and appreciated. Only people that have never had a critically ill child, or severely injured child, would comment on the style of dress AT A GALA to benefit these children. The focus is to raise money, and the people buying tickets ($2,000 - $1M) are angels for providing the money for world class research and care for these children. My children are the recipients of this research and care. Meghan's gown was not the only one with a U neck. Molly Sasso also wore a gown with a similar detail on the bodice. The styles of all the women varied because they are individual people with individual styles. The men's fashions were equally varied. You must take into account who is attending, and where the event is being held. Everyone was appropriate.
DeleteAs for my opinion of the gown on Meghan, I don't think the fit or look of the breast cups is great. That is obviously in the design. It is her dress, and we can safely assume it has been fitted to her. I give her credit for owning a convertible gown that she will be able to wear more often, then actually rewearing it. There are ignorant comments made about her hair--the style and her natural texture. The "beachy" (as it is being called here) style is nothing new or unusual. It is not just a casual style. The negativity is reminiscent of what was being said here about her messy buns.
https://wwd.com/pop-culture/celebrity-news/gallery/meghan-markles-pops-in-red-dress-more-celebrity-style-for-childrens-hospital-los-angeles-gala-2024-red-carpet-1236671461/2024-chla-gala-arrivals-47/
https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a62520944/meghan-markle-red-halter-dress-los-angeles-gala/
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a62520813/meghan-markle-rewore-red-dress-2024-childrens-hospital-los-angeles-gala/
https://people.com/meghan-markle-makes-surprise-appearance-at-childrens-hospital-la-gala-and-dazzles-in-glamorous-red-gown-8723950
it's a gala event and not in the hospital children's ward. what di d you expect her to dressed in a hospital smock?
DeleteI very much like this dress, but it needs better tailoring. The whole look, with the beach hair and minimal make up, makes this all look like she just threw on a dress, fluffed her hair and left the house. And if that was the vibe she was going for, good for her for the attempt, but its not 100% successful.
ReplyDeleteRed is a strong color. That said, I defer to the First Lady of Nigeria. Christine
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DeleteThe lady to Meghan's left looks beautiful, her gown is appropriate and fits well. I love the design of this gown, she is tall and the gown suits her well. Love the splash of color, it appears to be purple, clutch, clever choice. Her earrings are of substance. Her hair looks splendid, makeup perfect.
ReplyDeleteThe red color of her gown, suits Meghan beautifully, I also love her strappy shoes, they are gorgeous. The gown however is awful. With the attached skirt and train, it was worse. The bustline, I dislike, this is not flattering at all. The overall design is not appealing whatsoever. Her hair hanging, doesn't have the desired effect, not groomed at all. As for the makeup, I think its the eyebrows, they appear harsh, and unnatural. She has a beautiful face, but the makeup on this occasion is not successful. The eyebrows, change the entire look of her face.
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DeleteThe Lady is Hollywood Actress Anne Hathaway who starred in "The Devil Wears Prada" along with several other successful movies.
DeleteI love Meagan’s beachy waves hairstyle. It’s really pretty and different for her. I just don’t love it with this dress. And I love the color of her dress but the bust area doesn’t flatter her. I also think her makeup should have been more for intense for evening event
ReplyDeleteI’m surprised Megan would wear such an ill-fitting dress.
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Strong color really nice. Can't make up my mind if I like it before or this way. The top part is ill-fitting this is not for her. Maybe with a restyled top it would look better. OMO.
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Lovely colour on the dress, but the design is not good on M. How can M get her hair like this, when she was younger her hair was frizzy?
ReplyDeletehttps://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/hair/2020082495902/meghan-markle-hair-secrets-favourite-haircare-products/
DeleteShe uses some sort of hair product to tame the frizzies of course!
DeleteLol meghans ”hair secrets”…this woman has no secrets, everything is in the media..
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DeleteMehan looks absolutely stunning. Love the red on her. Hair perfect. No make up, make up day. Lovely shoes. What not to like.
ReplyDeleteHorrible tenue . elle voulait qu on la remarque, c est gagné; mais d horrible manière !!!
ReplyDeleteThis dress is not tailored well. The buster area looks weird. It could be too revealing and loud for a children related event. The make up and hair style make her look dirty and messy!
ReplyDeleteI keep studying her face and I am trying to figure out what is different. I am not at all suggesting she has had any cosmetic surgery (although young photos show a re-shaped nose). I finally figured it out I think, even though she has less of a smokey eye it appears her eyebrows are much thicker and seems to give her a difference appearance to me. Lastly I want to say that most of the events she attends or supports are always to help those in need and are not for the arts. Lastly I am not really feeling the dress!
ReplyDeleteThe gorgeous lady in white next to Meghan is Amal Clooney, George's wife
ReplyDelete@Anonymous 09:50, that is not Amal. I have no idea who the woman is though, but I know Amal’s face and this is not her.
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Her name is Kelly McKee Zajfen. https://people.com/alliance-of-moms-founder-kelly-zajfen-pays-tribute-son-georgie-exclusive-8628661
DeleteThe dress is not white, and the woman is not amal clooney
DeleteWoman in photo with Meghan is American actress Anne Hathaway~
DeleteThe lady in the white dress looks gorgeous, classy stylish and elegant, Meghan.s dress looks awful except for the color, nothing works well together, it looks as if she is going to be beach
ReplyDeleteThe dress is not suitable for this occasion.
ReplyDeleteI don't really mind a bit of surgical (or otherwise) facial enhancement, if done nicely and not too much by women who are in the limelight all the time (what is not valid for Meghan). But OK. But besides the gown being a bad choice, this whole appearance is crying loud "girlie", from the hairstyle through the makeup-free-looking makeup down to not simply holding hands where they normally are, at the side of the body, but by pulling the whole arm of the other woman over to her, as if she were an accessoire for Meghan.
ReplyDeleteThis dress is appropriate for a night club, but definitely not for a gala for a children's hospital. Like usual she would rather have the attention on her than the cause. If Charles will not take away their titles, I certainly hope William will do it when he holds the title of king. Hopefully, then we will not have to see her on royal websites.
ReplyDeletePretty awful 😔
ReplyDeleteBad dress and worse hair. Totally inappropriate for this occasion, belongs in a night club.
ReplyDeleteThis is a cheap and unkempt look of Meghan. The lady in white dress is very pretty. The way Meghan holding her hands are ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you. Kelly McKee Zaifen looks glorious, The DoS much less so. The dress, while a fab colour, looks so ill-fitting (again, though now worn without the voluminous overskirt) and her hair is a hot mess, unkempt comes to my mind. Sorry, no hate on my part, just my two cents on the whole matter.
DeleteI really don't think, this dress was altered. To me it seems, that the wider skirt was simply an overskirt attached with the small belt you can see in the CH photos. Nevertheless the top part of the dress is off, a rare miss by Carolina Herrera..
ReplyDeleteNot a royal, in the traditional or practical sense, just a wanna be. Nice outfit, NOT, to wear for bending and speaking with children. Tacky is the word of the day. Hangs onto anyone around her, shows her depth of insecurity. Sarah
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