Meghan Markle made a stunning entrance at a children’s charity gala, dressed in an eye-catching red gown. The sleek dress, designed with thin straps and a daring plunging neckline, hugged her figure, highlighting her refined style.

The “Suits” alum paired the gown with matching red open-toe heels that complemented the outfit perfectly. Meghan kept her makeup minimal, allowing her natural glow to take center stage, and styled her hair in loose, flowing waves.

Although her appearance was elegant, her choice of attire sparked a heated debate among online commenters. Several social media users expressed their disapproval of Meghan’s dress.

One user commented, “If I was a person sponsoring this event, I would have escorted her out of this function, which is supporting children , wearing a dress like that. How inappropriate [sic].”

Another wrote, “Did she come straight from the beach [?]” echoing the sentiment that her outfit seemed out of place for a children’s charity event. Others continued to criticize the appropriateness of the dress, with one user remarking, “Not an appropriate dress at a children’s event [sic].”

“To children’s gala. Very revealing dress. To children’s gala [sic],” noted yet another netizen. The reactions didn’t stop there, as another disgruntled individual added, “Nothing right about that!!!!! For a visit to a children’s event – I don’t think so. That dress was bad enough the first time!!!!!”

The Surprising Link Between Meghan and Catherine’s Dresses

Meghan’s choice of outfit may have caused a stir, but there’s something interestingly common between her red dress and Princess Catherine’s white gown. Despite the stark differences in the events they attended, both outfits have managed to capture widespread attention and become talking points for royal fashion enthusiasts.

Kate, 42, known for her sustainable fashion choices, made headlines for a very different reason when she recycled her white Alexander McQueen gown at the 2023 BAFTA Awards. The Princess of Wales first wore the stunning gown in 2019 to the same event.

The dress, cut from white silk chiffon, featured a one-shoulder design with Grecian drapes, transforming her into an ethereal vision as she walked the red carpet alongside her husband, Prince William.

In 2019, the gown was adorned with floral embellishments on the shoulder and accessorized with a white clutch and silver heels. The outfit was celebrated for its elegance, inspiring many bridal fashion ideas.

However, in 2023, Catherine brought the gown back with a refreshed and modern twist. She removed the floral embellishments and added a flowing fabric pinned to the shoulder, giving the dress a sleeker and more sophisticated look.