- Meghan Markle wore a pantsuit by Alexander McQueen while attending an event on Thursday evening.
- It was a sleek and modern change of pace from typical royal evening wear.
- Kate Middleton wore an equally gorgeous but much more traditional dress on the same night.
While Kate Middleton has been surprising everyone with her bright outfit choices lately, Meghan Markle's latest outing proves she's taking her fashion in a different direction.
Markle arrived to the Endeavour Fund Awards in London, UK, on Thursday night wearing a sleek black suit that was a surprise for those expecting her to wear an evening gown.
Markle's $1,995 suit jacket and $795 wool straight-leg pants are from one of Middleton's favorite designers, Alexander McQueen. She paired them with a white $280 bodysuit from Tuxe and a pair of black pumps. The look was subtle yet modern, and chic enough to make a statement without drawing too much attention.
It's becoming clear that Markle isn't afraid to defy conventions, and she may prove to be more of a risk-taker than her future sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, who wore a very different Alexander McQueen outfit on the same evening. The Duchess of Cambridge went with a floor-length pink gown with a flowing cape overlay while attending a dinner at the Royal Palace in Oslo, Norway, on Thursday night.
Middleton's ensemble was also stunning — but in a more traditional way than Markle's subdued suit. These outfits are proof that while both ladies aren't afraid to make a statement, Markle seems to be taking royal fashion in a more modern and unexpected direction.
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