As I’ve mentioned before, I am WAY too into this whole Prince Harry/ Meghan Markle situation. And you’d better believe that since the day they announced their engagement, I’ve been pondering THE DRESS. So many questions surround this preeminent garment– Who will design it? American or British? What will it look like? Will there be sleeves? A fairytale princess skirt? GAHHHHHH!
So, if I were a betting woman, here’s what I would slap my chips down on:
-It will be a British designer (my bet: Jenny Packham– whom the Duchess loves and has a Hollywood quality to her gowns, or Emilia Wickstead)
-It will NOT be a big ballroom skirt but rather something more mermaid-y but with a long train.
-There will be sheer elements to the gown, (somewhat like her dress from the engagement portraits).
-It will have long sleeves, but in a glam way not a matronly way. She will have to have her shoulders covered in church, so I think the tight long sleeves will comply with that rule in a sexy way.
I think something like this Oscar de la Renta— but with a lined skirt and a little less flowery perhaps?
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