To think Meghan should have chosen a Nigerian stylist

Her mother is Black, so she is half Black. Whatever people think, she is not White. When the Daily Mail said she was 'Straight outta Compton' when they first started dating, it wasn't because they thought she was White, or even half White. It was to tell every one of their readers in no uncertain terms that she was Black.

"Also on one of the archetypes podcasts mentioned doing a genealogy test and she was 'a quarter nigerian' so even if people did bang on about her and cultural appropriation she could set the record straight. "

So which is it then? 25% or 43%?

She would have been criticised whatever she were to wear - some people just don't like her ! BUT I do think she should look at her tailoring and how clothes look on her - but maybe 'her people' are scared of her - she has quite a reputation - i personally would have liked to have seen her in Nigerian inspired clothes.

First poster nailed it. Also just came here to say she would have been accused of cultural appropriation. I have Nigerian and other African friends. Take it from me, what 'a guest wears' does not concern Africans. Happy?

Hah, not nearly as culturally sophisticated as you like to think you are. Loads of our friends from university are of Indian heritage so we've been to quite a few Indian weddings and it's seen as polite to wear a sari, other Indian guests love it when you do.

Because it’s not appropriate. She has chosen - despite no longer being royal and wanting privacy apparently - to do an international ‘royal’ tour, and therefore to put herself in the spotlight and attract publicity. Saying ‘poor woman’ like we are criticising her choice of dog walking outfit is just silly.

I think the lady to the left of Meghan, wearing blue & green, looks absolutely stunning.

I know some other celebs have the same stylist that they get on with and trust ( who don’t steal from them or sell their stories etc), and these stylists travel around with them.

I completely see what you’re saying but it’s not as straightforward as just getting a new stylist for each country she visits.

Her stylist could have spoken to Nigerian stylists though and perhaps collaborated.

I lived in Africa for many years. The first think I thought when seeing the clothes she was wearing was how out of touch she was with the local ''norms'' regarding how women dress in Nigeria or any where in Africa - i.e. unless they are very poor and cannot afford clothes - they cover up. No one else in the photos is as revealing as Meghan. She should have checked what to wear.

You do have a point

I understand exactly what you mean. It’s like the time I went to a Catholic christening I wore a dress that was not short and covered my shoulders, I’m not a Catholic but didn’t want to offend. All she needed was sleeves on her dresses.

I think if the culture is to cover her shoulders she should have done so.

I agree op
She didn't need to wear full Nigerian dress but she needed better advice. She looks gorgeous but it's expected when one visits a country to abide by their basic cultural expectations - it's a work trip not 10 days all inc beside a pool. And given she wants to celebrate her 43% Nigerian DNA all the more reason to channel the style

Cultural appropriation? I thought she was going back to her roots. She is half Nigerian (43%) apparently!

A) I don't think anyone put the outfits together for her - I think it's all Meghan

B) I think she's canny enough to realise the neutrals and plain block colours stand out really well for the camera against the multicoloured Nigerian ladies' outfits.

i think she is either ignorant or arrogant

i would imagine all she had to do was consult rough Guide to Nigeria

It baffles you because so much of the reporting and comment is about her clothes, her body and the family rift when in fact they are there to:

“… watch a sitting volleyball match at Nigeria Unconquered, a local charity organisation that supports wounded, injured, or sick service members, in Abuja on May 11, 2024 as they visit Nigeria as part of celebrations of Invictus Games anniversary.”

“…kick off a two-day mental health summit run by the GEANCO Foundation, which supports girls and young women across the country with menstrual health products and education.”

It’s easily Googled!

I think it would be nice to see in her some traditional fabrics, Nigerian designers but she would also be criticised for that.

She is incredibly bright. There was intent to the clothing she wore. What that was/is I am not sure. I am a free, black American woman. I am my own woman. I know the media will pick this apart - great publicity. I love these clothes and I will wear what I want?

This was not an accident or an ill-thought out choice of dress, she knew what she was doing.

Her personal style is quite relaxed & simple, which I like. She is dressing in her own style. Her actual styling is great & I loved the red dress & white suit.

Usually Royals are extremely aware of what is acceptable to wear and make a nod to the local style - not in a 'cultural appropriation' way (though I struggle with that concept and owned a lovely dress made from African fabric made and sold in the US in a sort of hybrid style) but in recognition. I guess she doesn't have that kind of advice available to her now, and doesn't feel changing her style is necessary.

Why can’t she just wear the clothes she likes and be herself, which ever country she is in?

Poor woman can’t win.

I thought I was going to disagree with you, but I do think some cultural sensitivity would have been a good idea. BUT she’s not a working royal, employing someone to do this would be £££, she’s there in a sort of plus one capacity for the sporting event and I don’t think she should be expected to have the same resources as someone who has the whole royal engine behind them. (And tbh, they often get it wrong too).

Employing a stylist for advice is not the same as random women offering unwanted (and often judgemental or critical) opinions.

I agree with you OP but your title is perhaps misleading people. I dont think it's about a Nigerian stylist (although on an official tour, I am sure they Royal stylists would have incorporated local designers) but about dressing in a way that matches the culture of your hosts. Let's not forget, this is not a holiday but a work engagement.

This isn't about bashing Meghan, it's starting a conversation about dressing for occasions.

Even I, without a team of advisors, would look up what outfits would be deemed appropriate before travelling with work or on holiday so as not to offend and to show a level of understanding, deference to the local culture. I even did it for a church wedding in Ireland FFS and would wear a sari to an Indian wedding if the hosts were happy with it.

I dont think anyone is saying she should have worn traditional dresses or even patterns / materials. It's about choosing the right shapes and styles for the events and places you're visiting. Backless dress in front of what appears to be schoolboys doesn't strike me as appropriate for the situation in most places.

I don't mind the outfits she's chosen as such, I just think they were the wrong ones here. On an official tour, she'd have been advised against them, but here, who knows if she was advised, but we know she doesn't really listen.

(She does leave herself open to criticism on the colour choices, though in my opinion. She spoke about how she was FORCED to wear neutrals by her in laws, so I would have expected more colour in her choices, especially in Africa. She clearly likes neutrals - which is fine - but she's always used it as a way the Royal Family minimised her. Bright colours in the right fabrics would have kept her cooler than neutrals, so it's not about temperature, in my opinion)