LIZ JONES says Meghan should follow Kate’s fashion lead

Meghan’s choice of a £56,000 gown from a Mayfair cou­turier for her engagement photos speaks volumes. 

Ralph & Russo dressed Gwyneth Paltrow for the Oscars and their 200 staff spend 1,000 hours making gowns by hand. 

Meghan comes from a world where dresses costing twice the average salary don’t raise an eyebrow, but she should follow the lead of her soon to-be sister-in-law Kate and mix designer labels with high street brands. 

Here are some British alternatives that hover around £250 and don’t chafe against Meghan’s lofty ambitions to lift children out of poverty. 

Harry with Meghan in her engagement photos gown, which cost a staggering £55,750

HOBBS £169: This red silk dress by heritage brand Hobbs has a teeny waist and is flattering if you have a bigger bust. Its cutaway design shows off Pilateshoned shoulders

HOBBS £169: This red silk dress by heritage brand Hobbs has a teeny waist and is flattering if you have a bigger bust. Its cutaway design shows off Pilateshoned shoulders

JOHN LEWIS £260: This is a gorgeous gown in blush. It¿s a little bridey, which could make Harry prematurely nervous, but it¿s as pretty as an English cottage garden

JOHN LEWIS £260: This is a gorgeous gown in blush. It’s a little bridey, which could make Harry prematurely nervous, but it’s as pretty as an English cottage garden

MYTHERESA.COM £237: Alexa Chung is a great new brand and will win Meghan plenty of 20-something fans should she choose it. This dress has lots of flesh on show, and pretty puffed sleeves. It¿s edgy, too

MYTHERESA.COM £237: Alexa Chung is a great new brand and will win Meghan plenty of 20-something fans should she choose it. This dress has lots of flesh on show, and pretty puffed sleeves. It’s edgy, too

HOBBS £234: It¿s nude and pretty with its embellished bodice. A great alternative to black, and less severe

HOBBS £234: It’s nude and pretty with its embellished bodice. A great alternative to black, and less severe

WHISTLES £170: Printed velvet is a big trend for winter, and Whistles just goes from strength to strength. This dress is very romantic

WHISTLES £170: Printed velvet is a big trend for winter, and Whistles just goes from strength to strength. This dress is very romantic

 

 



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