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The Duchess of Sussex channelled springtime in a £2,776 silk-chiffon floral shirt dress with a water colour floral motif on a recent hospital visit. Her clever outfit choice, however, also gave a glimpse into her new lifestyle venture American Riviera Orchard. The royal family are renown for using their clothing to convey subtle messages, and Meghan has learned to be adept at using her clothes to shift perspectives. The Duchess was clearly sending a message with her floral ensemble.
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It’s no secret that the Duchess has been looking to rebrand her image for the launch of her brand. In the wake of her latest career move Meghan is clearly dressing for her new role. Synonymous with purity, optimism and friendship, flowers represent growth and bloom; and rather poignantly they symbolise forgiveness. Could Meghan be extending an olive branch to sister in-law Kate?
As the Duchess embarks on an exciting new chapter in her life it looks like she is keen to put past events behind her and write a new fresh new script. There is no doubt that Meghan is keen to put events of the past few years behind her.
It has been reported that the Duchess has hired Hollywood stylist Jamie Mizrahi, 35, to help adapt her wardrobe to align with her new venture. Jamie has encouraged Meghan to ditch the dark colours and heavy fabrics in favour of lighter colours and more feminine materials. Jamie specialises in looking at the bigger picture, looking at her clients’ goals and dressing them in line with their career aspirations.
It's no coincidence or course that this is the second time Meghan has worn this Oscar de la Renta dress. The floral shirt dress made its first appearance on Harry & Meghan’s Netflix series. Recycling expensive dresses is a good message to send when you are about to launch a lifestyle brand, and an effective way to avoid criticism over spending large sums of money on designer items.
Dressed in a floral Oscar de la Renta shirt dress with long cuffed sleeves teamed with delicate £595 Aquazzura ankle strap flats she opted to wear her long hair down and parted in the middle. Keeping her make-up simple and understated with a touch of rosy, pink blusher and a sweep of eyeliner across her eyelids, the Duchess is clearly looking forward and is optimistic about her new venture. The overarching message is that Meghan clearly means business.