I want Meghan to shine so much and she's not. Pre-wedding, she and Harry were in Edinburgh and she wore a bag with a shoulder strap and I was all "Yesss!". It was a tiny break from protocol but significant enough that I noticed. Why the heck should a woman have to have one of her hands always on a clutch bag?! It's the 21st century and we use our hands. Maybe as she grows in confidence with her new role, she'll go back to little touches that and know what rules to ignore and when. And I'm another who'd like to see her ditch the heels at least sometimes. (I don't recall the Queen wobbling round on stilettos ever-ever.) There's not much feminist and in control about tottering round off-balance with one of your hands full of bag all the time. Heels on a sports pitch? Really? She didn't even have those little caps on the end of the heels that stop you going right through the grass. Her calves and feet must have been killing her, staying on tiptoe.
As for her hair, that's another opportunity being wasted. She could have so many different looks.
I'm critical but from a place of willing her on. Be yourself, Meghan.
I am with you! I want to see her shine - and I do think she'll get there, especially once she starts taking on some charities and causes on her own.
Yes to the purse comments! She has assistants with her - why can't they carry her belongings as she greets the public, takes photos, etc. Clutch purses look good, but they are so inconvenient, and, like you said, people use two hands in life.
Yes to the heels comments! I'm not anti-heel and I spent years in heels myself....but had the sense not to wear them on grass, cobblestones, etc. Save the heels for specific occasions when walking in them doesn't require all your attention. It's like fashion is disabling these competent women just so their calves look long and lean at every single moment - it's absurd. It's not an accomplishment to strive for to be able to walk across a field of grass in pointy heels. I can think of better ideals for fashion to reflect.
And I'll add my voice to the plea for her to upgrade her undergarments. We don't need to be noticing that her bra is inadequate for the dress.
Her hair doesn't bother me - I'm okay with her look, though I can envision some other styles that would be nice. Natural curls, for one!
I also think her make-up looks dated - the blush is often harsh. I especially like when we can see her freckles.
Oh for goodness sake, I sure have a lot to say about someone I don't even know, lol! But I like her and want to see her succeed in all ways.
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