Meghan Markle Rewore Her Iconic Daring Red Gown For A Surprise Gala Appearance

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Meghan Markle Is Radiant In Red For LA GalaMatt Winkelmeyer

The Duchess of Sussex is back on the red (or in this case, green) carpet.

Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance over the weekend at the 2024 Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala, held at the JW Marriott Los Angeles Live. For the occasion, she delivered a bold sartorial statement in a stunning scarlet dress by Carolina Herrera – although this wasn’t her first time wearing the daring design. Rather, she repurposed the U-neck bustier column gown after previously wearing it in 2021 to the Intrepid Museum Salute to Freedom Gala.

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The radiant red dress still made an impression the second time around, thanks to its fitted waist and plunging neckline. Meghan opted to wear the gown without its detachable train – though she favoured the detail last time – instead choosing to spotlight the garment’s subtle skirt slit. Her legs peeked out from the small opening, allowing a better look at her red, open-toed slingbacks.

Keeping the focus on her dress, Meghan accessorised simply with small diamond earrings, her gold Cartier Love bracelet, and a smattering of gold rings. Elsewhere, she added more sparkling touches by way of her glowing beauty look, which included a shimmering gold smokey eye, flushed cheeks, and a nude manicure, while her hair was styled in effortless soft waves with a middle parting.

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Though Prince Harry wasn’t at the event, the Duchess didn’t walk the carpet alone. Instead, she was accompanied by longtime friend Kelly McKee Zajfen, who looked enchanting in a ruffled lavender gown. Later in the night, Meghan also mingled with her fellow gala guests, including children who have benefitted from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

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