Prince Harry’s wife put on a stellar sartorial display on their four-day tour of the South American country
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wrapped up their four-day Colombia tour, engaging in panel discussions, visiting schools, enjoying local culture, and promoting Archwell.
Naturally, Meghan Markle put on an impressive sartorial performance each day, from high street blouses to championing Colombian designers, the mother of two’s wardrobe was a delight for fashion fans.
On the final day of their trip, at the Petronio Music Festival in Cali, Colombia, Meghan wore a Joya Colonial Tiered Cotton Poplin Maxi Dress by Colombian designer Andrés Otalora.
The ecru-hued piece with a decadent green pattern poplin dress from the label’s pre-fall 2024 collection, takes inspiration from the tropical paradise of the designer’s home country.
The fitted piece with an elegant flared tiered skirt, slim straps and a high-low hem that finished just below the hips encapsulated Meghan’s signature style: refined and effortlessly sophisticated.
And whilst the majority of sartorialists agreed that it was their favourite look of the trip, it was the controversial drop hem waist that has caused a stir amongst fashion fans.
What is a drop hem waist?
A drop hem waist is a design element where the waistline of a garment is positioned lower on the body, often around the hips rather than at the natural waist. This style elongates the torso and creates a relaxed, flowy silhouette. Popular in the 1920s during the flapper era, it often appears in dresses and skirts, offering a vintage, bohemian aesthetic. The drop hem waist can give a dress or skirt a more casual, comfortable feel, often paired with loose, unstructured fabrics to enhance its laid-back appeal.
On an Instagram post by royal fashion account Royal Fashion Police, fans said: “She’s so gorgeous, but please let’s not bring drop-waist back into fashion!!!” and another said: “I like the print, but the high-low hem and drop waist make it look like it’s from a few years ago.”
Unfortunately for those who are not a fan of the nostalgic style, it’s back with a bang for 2024. From Jil Sander’s SS24 collection to 16Arlington, Ferragamo and JW Anderson’s autumn/winter collections, thigh-skimming hems are back, putting Meghan’s look right on the money.
On an Instagram post by royal fashion account Royal Fashion Police, fans said: “She’s so gorgeous, but please let’s not bring drop-waist back into fashion!!!” and another said: “I like the print, but the high-low hem and drop waist make it look like it’s from a few years ago.”
Unfortunately for those who are not a fan of the nostalgic style, it’s back with a bang for 2024. From Jil Sander’s SS24 collection to 16Arlington, Ferragamo and JW Anderson’s autumn/winter collections, thigh-skimming hems are back, putting Meghan’s look right on the money.
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Source: The Wall Street Journal
