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Meghan Markle's first day in Colombia was supposed to be all about dazzling the crowd with her impeccable fashion sense and luxury labels. After all, what's a royal visit to a developing country without flaunting a wardrobe worth more than most people's annual salaries? However, the duchess' day took an unfortunate turn when her designer ensemble was ruined by some unwelcome sweat stains.
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Meghan landed in Bogota with her typical lavish flair. She sported a £598 navy blazer from Banana Republic and a £448 pair of dark trousers. But that was just the beginning of her high-end accessories - she also carried a £3,775 handbag by Laura Piana and topped it off with delicate £650 earrings by Pippa Small. As if that wasn't flashy enough, Meghan layered on the expensive bling with a £15,000 diamond bracelet by Lorraine Schwartz, a £7,000 tennis bracelet, and a £24,900 Cartier watch. To complete her look, she chose £595 heels by Manolo Blahnik. It was clear the duchess spared no expense in crafting her outfit for this high-profile royal visit.
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However, Meghan's choice of attire for the Responsible Digital Future Forum at Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira may have been ill-advised. She wore a £597 brown shirt from Victoria Beckham's line. While the earthy top paired well with glossy trousers and burnt orange suede sandals, going for a laidback look in Bogota's humid climate ended up backfiring. By the time photos were taken, sweat stains had formed all over Meghan's expensive ensemble, most noticeably under her arms and in her crotch area.
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The sweat damage clearly took Meghan by surprise. One can only imagine how mortified she must have felt as the unfortunate sweat patches grew more visible by the minute. Social media users were quick to poke fun, questioning why she was sweating in certain areas while sitting down when others remained dry. Her husband Prince Harry didn't help matters - reports claim he refused to embrace Meghan after noticing the marks, keeping his hands firmly behind his back instead. Ouch, that must have hurt Meghan's pride far more than the perspiration itself.
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So what went wrong with Meghan's sartorial choice? She was likely so focused on making a high-fashion impression with her pricy labels that practicality fell by the wayside. A dark, heavier fabric was never going to hold up well in Bogota's sweltering heat. Despite her love of luxurious appearances, the duchess was brought down by something as basic as sweat. Not just any sweat - crotch sweat that was impossible to look past.
As the day wore on, Meghan's unfortunate sweat patches overshadowed any discussion of her designer wardrobe. The bling, brands, and exorbitant price tags that she had hoped would garner attention were ignored. All anyone could talk about were the unsightly stains ruining her ensemble. It was certainly a blow to Meghan's effortlessly polished public image.
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The wardrobe mishap serves as an important style lesson. No amount of money can buy taste - or breathability, as Meghan discovered. For future tropical trips, perhaps opting for lighter, more breathable fabrics would be a wiser choice. A royal wardrobe is meant to dazzle, but comfort should not be overlooked, especially in humid climates. While Meghan Markle undoubtedly has exquisite fashion taste, even the duchess is not impervious to the ravages of sweaty underarms or chafing thighs. Her cringe-worthy sweat stains in Colombia prove even the most stylish outfits are no match for basic human perspiration under the right conditions. Next time, Meghan would be wise to pack something a little less sweat-inducing.
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