Why does Meghan Markle always wear thick coats in warm weather? Fashion expert says Duchess dresses unseasonably because she ‘uses clothes as a comfort blanket’
- Meghan Markle opted for a £1300 ($1,650) Max Mara coat on a 23C day
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She’s regarded as one of the best dressed women in the world and is often praised for her dress sense.
But one element of Meghan Markle’s style that has left fashionistas scratching their heads is her desire to pop on a warm coat, no matter what the weather.
Last week, the Duchess of Sussex, 42, opted for a £1300 ($1,650) Max Mara wool coat for the outing, even though it was warm in Montecito that day.
Temperatures climbed as high as 22.7C (73F) and didn’t drop below 18C (65F).
And it’s not the first time the former actress has opted for unusually warm attire.
During a trip to New York in 2021, Meghan opted for a number of woollen coats despite temperatures being in the mid 20s with high humidity.
She was seen wearing a $4 anti-stress patch that ‘provides resonance and frequencies’ on her wrist as she left an appointment on Thursday
Speaking to FEMAIL, celebrity stylist Miranda Holder said Meghan probably opted for the looks as coats ‘make her look more together’.
She added that the Duchess may also use it as a ‘comfort blanket’ to ‘shield herself’.
‘Wearing a thick woollen coat over an outfit despite it being 22C is certainly a little odd – even if the coat is a gorgeous camel coloured Max Mara number like the one we saw Meghan Markle wearing earlier this week,’ Miranda said.
‘There is no doubt that a coat, especially an immaculately cut designer ones as Meghan is partial to, can help to finish off an outfit and make the whole ensemble feel more pulled together.’
Meghan Markle visited the UN in 2021 in an unseasonably warm-looking camel-coloured coat
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex began their whirlwind New York City weekend in very warm clothes
She added that a coat can elevaate a look but it’s ‘ill-judged’ to do so in climates like Los Angeles.
‘Hailed as the essential “third piece” by fashionistas and stylists in the know, adding a coat over say, just a plain T shirt and pair of jeans, helps to complete the outfit, adding much needed shape, texture and interest, but there are plenty of other ways to do that in the balmy California sunshine and not overheat – so it is indeed curious that the Duchess has a habit of stepping out looking overdressed – both literally and figuratively speaking,’ she added.
‘Other possible explanations are that Meghan was heading somewhere with over-effective air-conditioning and would be spending time in arctic temperatures, but she could have just carried extra layers with her for this.
‘Another idea is that she was trying to disguise herself by hiding from prying eyes and camera lenses amongst layers of thick fabric, but if anything she was just drawing more attention to herself.
Meghan Markle wore four thick coats despite temperatures of 70-80F in New York
‘In my opinion it is either a case of Meghan taking some ill-judged fashion advice, or the Duchess is literally using her wardrobe as a comfort blanket, shielding herself from the world and literally giving herself a very expensive sartorial hug, as she goes about her business without Harry.’
In 2021, Meghan appeared to forget the weather as wore four thick coats during a September trip to New York, despite temperatures hitting 25C.
The former Suits star had joined her husband Prince Harry at the United Nations to meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
She sported a £3080 ($4,214) tobacco-coloured cashmere Max Mara coat for the occasion which she paired with wide-legged pants and stiletto court shoes.
Meghan, also sported a £4274.03 ($5,840) Loro Piana cashmere coat and another Max Mara coat, which she wore open but layered over a long-sleeve black turtleneck top. She added a £2447 ($3,350) Valextra bag to match.
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