Meghan Markle looks incredible in red, doesn't she? Whether she chooses to enhance her fashion prowess as part of a style statement, or she simply loves a tonal ruby hue, we love to see the mother-of-two stepping out in a colour that denotes power, passion, dominance and confidence
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The Duchess of Sussex's sartorial elegance enamoured royal onlookers as she joined Prince Harry at the One Young World event in Manchester this week. Turning heads in an ultra-flattering scarlet trouser set from AnotherTomorrow, we couldn't help but swoon over her choice to rock such a statement colour for her UK return.
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According to body language expert Darren Stanton on behalf of Betfair, Meghan confidently "asserted her dominance," at the poignant event, while Prince Harry appeared much more "reserved" than usual.
Could it be down to the symbolic shade of her power suit? Meghan has a penchant for particular colours and we often see her commanding attention in a statement shade of crimson.
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Meghan wore red to the Mountbatten Music Festival in 2020
From her glamorous red getup at the Mountbatten Music Festival in 2020 to that iconic scarlet Carolina Herrera gown at the Salute to Freedom Gala in New York City, the Duchess certainly loves to make a style statement.
"For her speech, knowing she would be centre stage, Meghan chose the shade of red, an extremely powerful colour, one that denotes being supremely confident and is often associated with superheroes," explains Darren.
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"Wearing such a colour shows the mindset Meghan wanted to adopt for that particular event," he adds. Wearing red has long been associated with our primal survival and signifies strength and resilience.
According to Forbes, dressing to impress in the tonal hue "subconsciously inspires and helps the wearer to take action and succeed."
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the Salute to Freedom Gala, NYC
Meghan isn't the only royal unafraid to rock the boldest shade on the colour wheel. Princess Diana was also a fan of the fiery hue, while the Duchess of Cambridge shares a fondness for crimson.
Remember her iconic 40th birthday portrait in Alexander McQueen? We're always inspired after seeing the fashion-forward royal ladies branching away from the neutrals.
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