Meghan Markle, 42, Makes a Public Appearance in ‘Wrinkled’ $2000 Suit, Sparking Online Criticism

Meghan Markle’s appearance at SXSW set the internet ablaze with polarized opinions. Her attire became the center of criticism on social media, with some comparing the outfit to bedsheets and pajamas.

Meghan Markle at the "Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen" panel during the 2024 SXSW Conference and Festival at Austin Convention Center on March 8, 2024 in Austin, Texas. | Source: Getty Images

Meghan Markle at the “Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen” panel during the 2024 SXSW Conference and Festival at Austin Convention Center on March 8, 2024 in Austin, Texas. | Source: Getty Images

Meghan Markle illuminated the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, with her presence, marking International Women’s Day with a significant appearance.

Gracing a keynote panel alongside media titans Katie Couric and Brooke Shields on Friday, Meghan dove into deep discussions on women’s representation in media, an issue close to her heart.

Meghan Markle and Katie Couric at the "Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen" panel during the 2024 SXSW Conference and Festival at Austin Convention Center on March 8, 2024 in Austin, Texas. | Source: Getty Images

Meghan Markle and Katie Couric at the “Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen” panel during the 2024 SXSW Conference and Festival at Austin Convention Center on March 8, 2024 in Austin, Texas. | Source: Getty Images

Meghan Markle at the "Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen" panel during the 2024 SXSW Conference and Festival at Austin Convention Center on March 8, 2024 in Austin, Texas. | Source: Getty Images

Meghan Markle at the “Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen” panel during the 2024 SXSW Conference and Festival at Austin Convention Center on March 8, 2024 in Austin, Texas. | Source: Getty Images

However, it was the type of attire the Duchess chose for the event quickly became a focal point of online discourse. She opted for a sublime ensemble embodying breezy business casual with a silky pinstripe skirt set. The internet’s reaction to Meghan’s fashion statement was sharply divided.

Critics were quick to voice their opinions, with some disparaging remarks comparing her sophisticated attire to bedsheets. “It looks like wrinkled bedsheets,” one comment read. Others skeptically asked, “Dreamy ensemble = Pyjamas?” and “Dreamy ensemble? Oh, do you mean it looks as though she slept in it?”

Meghan Markle at the "Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen" panel during the 2024 SXSW Conference and Festival at Austin Convention Center on March 8, 2024 in Austin, Texas. | Source: Getty Images

Meghan Markle at the “Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On...