Meghan Markle Wore a Subtly Sheer Dress for Her First Solo Appearance

Meghan Markle has already hit several milestones in her short time as a duchess, including her first event with the queen and her first trip outside of England. Now, four months after her already-iconic wedding, the Duchess of Sussex has made her first solo appearance as a royal. On Tuesday evening, Markle opened the Oceania exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
For the occasion, Markle wore a black dress by her wedding dress designer, Givenchy. The beautiful sheer sleeves gave the look knee-length dress just a hint of sultriness, and we're obsessed. She also re-wore her favorite black Aquazzura pumps, which she's been wearing consistently since June. (You know we love it when royals bring back their favorite pieces.) Scroll down to see her new look and shop the trend for yourself.
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