Meghan, Duchess of Sussex spotted out and about, part 2

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Part 2 of a nice, unproblematic thread to discuss some of the fab outfits from the Duchess of Sussex, and some of the many great causes she (and Harry) and Archewell supports.

@mrsmingleton this is a thread about clothing, which is why people are talking about that. There are plenty of threads on the clothing and style of royals, it doesn't mean people aren't also interested in the charities or issues. Why don't you start a thread on the actual event if you wish to discuss it?

I personally don't like her top. It's just me because she has fab shoulders etc, it just looks to me like it needs pulling up!
I'm just not a fan of anything off the shoulder like that.

If that was a jacket I would love it!

oh I love the off the shoulder look myself...

I think this one's a bit low for daytime.

I can remember one she wore (I think when on an engagement with the late Queen) where it went from the point of her shoulders and I think that looked considerably better.

I think the white suit idea is lovely, but I’m not a fan of the shoulderless look for a daytime serious discussion about families grief due to SM.

"thread to discuss some of the fab outfits from the Duchess of Sussex, and some of the many great causes she (and Harry) and Archewell supports."

I think you are a bit confused about what I was saying or the theme of the topic or both - I was discussing the outfit and the event and its suitability and how such an outfit can deflect from a cause.

I think that might be it - it's too low.

Hurrah ! We agree !

I'm not really sure the top was appropriate, maybe more for nighttime

It is seemingly eggshell colour.

“The Marcy Lab has been a dream of ours and it's something we work so hard for every day and to have their support — not just financially — and the investment that they made in Marcy, but for them also to take the time to come to the campus, is such a generous act of just belief in us, belief in our students and the work that we do."

Founded in 2019, the rigorous one-year, tuition-free program prepares young adults from underestimated backgrounds for financially rewarding careers in the tech field. The school was founded by two teachers, Maya Bhattacharjee-Marcantonio and Reuben Ogbonna, trying to change the way young black and brown students get top jobs in the tech sector.

https://people.com/meghan-markle-prince-harry-brooklyn-school-world-mental-health-day-8349264

My DD would love that collegiate jacket

“It’s one of America’s only alternatives to a traditional four-year college, offering a one-year, full-time fellowship in software engineering. Students pay no fees—it’s funded by philanthropic support.”

Interesting concept.

I really want one!

It’s actually from here. A sweet nod to Robert Clark School.

“Meghan wearing the varsity letterman jacket she received from the debate team at the Robert Clack School in Essex in March 2020”.

Her last engagement as a working royal.

This is interesting.

If you look at the 2021 annual statement, Archewell is not mentioned, either as a financial backer or as a supporter (there is a seriously impressive list for both those groups)

So Archewell must be a recent addition - so does anyone know what is the Archewell support to this institution?

Harry & Meghan “made a financial commitment to the Marcy Lab School a little less than a year ago. And along with that commitment, they also made a promise to uplift our work and to shine a light on it, and it was really cool to see the way they did that today.”

There’s some video footage (local news) for anyone interested.

https://ny1.com/nyc/brooklyn/news/2023/10/10/duke-and-duchess-of-sussex-visit-brooklyn-school

@AuntieStella

“In January 2023, Meghan & Harry's Archewell Foundation provided a grant to Marcy Lab School, and they’ve run insight sessions with Fellows and their parents during the year. Students learn not just how to code, but how to hone their critical thinking skills.”

Meghan’s letter to Robert Clark School in 2021.

“P.S. I still have the Debate Society team jacket you gave me with me here in California and wear it often. Thank you again for thinking of me!”

I don’t personally like the white off the shoulder trouser suit as an item in its own right.

It looks overcomplicated and fussy. A bit 80s retro? Or an alternative bridal / wedding outfit or Oscar acceptance outfit?

That’s what sprang to my mind.

It’s my opinion that it was inappropriate and overdressed to personally meet the bereaved and grieving parents of children who had taken their own lives.

I don't usually comment on clothes or fashion having absolutely no credibility in that area whatsoever. For me though the off the shoulder styles always look uncomfortable and I would be wanting to hitch them up all the time. Back in the day there were lots of hippy type tops with an elasticated off the shoulder look and I always felt the same about those.

The picture in the chair looks a bit odd and if M has been wrapped in a sheet. I think it must take a lot of confidence to wear that style. The standing shots look a lot better.

It’s my opinion that it was inappropriate and overdressed to personally meet the bereaved and grieving parents of children who had taken their own lives.

Judging by the video footage of the grieving parents meeting Meghan as they came off the stage, I’d say they were fine with it and that’s all that matters.

There’s clearly a bond between the parents and both Harry and Meghan if you actually watched/read about the panel that involved the parents.

I haven’t disputed any bond and I have watched the video and know about the history of H&M with these parents over the past year.

It is still my opinion that this outfit was inappropriate and misjudged for this sensitive occasion.

Not a fan of this look, her hair is lovely, but I don't like the top or the trousers. Not really appropriate for the event and I don't think they flatter her figure.

For me, her best looks are the slightly fitted looks in brighter colours.

The top here is too bulky and makes her look chopped off and "too wide", the buttons add to that wrong impression and the trousers just aren't flattering to her.

Much preferred her casual look earlier in the day.