Meghan Markle’s latest outfit has become the center of a swirling online discussion, as social media users dissected the black wrap dress she wore to the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles.

Critics Compare the Dress to a “Tablecloth”

Her leg-baring look quickly drew pointed commentary across Instagram.
One user bluntly claimed it looked like “a tablecloth wrapped around her,” while another joked, “Why is she wearing a bathing suit wrap with a turtle neck?”

The dress, a sleek coat-inspired design featuring a dramatic high slit, was embraced by some fans who felt it matched Meghan’s evolving, more relaxed post-royal style. But others — especially traditional royal watchers — were far less impressed, calling it “too revealing” and “inappropriate” for someone still known as a Duchess.

Meghan’s Bold Style Evolution

The debate is familiar territory for Meghan, whose wardrobe has stirred controversy multiple times since she stepped back from royal duties. She has consistently gravitated toward more daring fashion choices, including:

• A gold strapless gown with a thigh-high slit and side cut-outs at the 2023 Women of Vision Awards.
• A short, above-the-knee black blazer dress worn to the 2018 Hamilton gala performance — a look that made headlines because she skipped pantyhose, a long-standing but unofficial royal expectation.

Supporters vs. Critics

As usual, reactions split along a clear line. Supporters praise Meghan for embracing a modern, expressive wardrobe that reflects her individuality and life outside palace constraints.

Critics, however, maintain that she should still dress with the formality traditionally associated with a duchess title — even if she is no longer a working royal.