Fashion Notes: The Real Royal Wars, Who Wore It Best? Kate vs. Meghan

Fashion came to a head when Catherine, Princess of Wales and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex both attended events in the United States days ago and of course, the real question is: Who wore it best?

The media has had a field day with the seemingly royal wars between Kate and Meghan — along with their husbands, Princess Diana’s sons Prince William and Prince Harry. In more ways than not, the two have approached the public eye in different directions.

The same can be said for their personal style. While fashion is something that can be acquired, it’s style that you’re either both with or not. Style cannot be bought or taught. Nowadays, public figures get away with having bad taste thanks to workings of hired stylists.

Meghan certainly has a touch of personal vision in most of her wardrobe.

Take her white Louis Vuitton gown that she wore to Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala in New York City last week. The sharp off-the-shoulder neckline and fitted sleeves are reminiscent of her Givenchy wedding gown, which I consider a flop.

Like with prior looks, Meghan has a tendency to be just a touch off. In this case, it was her black pumps and clunky black clutch. Perhaps metallic silver stilettos and a jeweled clutch.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala at New York Hilton on December 06, 2022 in New York City. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala)

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive at the Midtown Hilton for the Ripple Awards on December 06, 2022 in New York City. (Gotham/GC Images)

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are seen in Midtown on December 06, 2022 in New York City. (Gotham/GC Images)

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala at New York Hilton on December 06, 2022 in New York City. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala)

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are seen in Midtown on December 06, 2022 in New York City. (Gotham/GC Images)

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive at the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award Gala at the Hilton Midtown in New York City on December 6, 2022. (ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

Meghan Markle arrives at the Ripple Awards Gala at the New York Hilton on December 06, 2022 in New York City. (Gotham/GC Images)

Kate, oppositely, has a passion for details.

When Kate arrived in Boston, Massachusetts about two weeks ago, she came in a rich Alexander McQueen coat with slouchy suede Gianvito Rossi boots and matching gloves with half her hair swept up. It’s her day looks like these that make her the most beautifully approachable of the British Royal Family.

Kate later changed into two other looks: A Roland Mouret wide leg suit in wine with a pale pink blouse and quilted Chanel top handle bag as well as a houndstooth Emilia Wickstead dress with a powder blue Mulberry handbag.

It’s all so appropriately New England.

Catherine, Princess of Wales visits east Boston to see the changing face of Boston’s shoreline as the city contends with rising sea levels on December 01, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales visit east Boston to see the changing face of Boston’s shoreline as the city contends with rising sea levels on December 01, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, visit the Harbour Defenses of Boston, Massachusetts, as the city contends with rising sea levels, on December 1, 2022. (BRIAN SNYDER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Catherine, Princess of Wales visits Greentown Labs, North America’s largest clean-tech incubator, on December 01, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales visit Greentown Labs, North America’s largest clean-tech incubator, on December 01, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Catherine, Princess of Wales during a visit to Roca, a non-profit organisation focusing on high-risk young people between the ages of 16-24 years old at the centre of urban violence on December 01, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Samir Hussein – Pool/WireImage)

Catherine, Princess of Wales visits Greentown Labs, North America’s largest clean-tech incubator, on December 01, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Catherine, Princess of Wales visits Harvard University on December 2, 2022 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Samir Hussein – Pool/WireImage)

Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales visits Harvard University on December 2, 2022 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Paul Edwards-Pool/Getty Images)

Catherine Princess of Wales signs the Harvard University guest book while visiting the Center on the Developing Child in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on December 2, 2022. (CJ GUNTHER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, greets well-wishers after visiting The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on December 2, 2022. (JOSEPH PREZIOSO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales visits Harvard University on December 2, 2022 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Paul Edwards-Pool/Getty Images)

Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales visits Harvard University on December 2, 2022 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Paul Edwards-Pool/Getty Images)

For the Earthshot Prize event, Kate chose a bright lime green, off-the-shoulder Solace London gown. The color is a bit jarring but fitting for the green carpet, nod to Boston’s Irish heritage and the event’s focus on climate.

Here is where Meghan will continue to have a hard time competing, style wise, with Kate. The princess paired the gown with Princess Diana’s emerald choker which she’d worn on numerous occassions.

There are some things that just cannot be beat. Grace Kelly’s wedding gown is one. Another is Diana’s royal jewels.

Catherine, Princess of Wales attends The Earthshot Prize 2022 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on December 02, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend The Earthshot Prize 2022 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on December 02, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend The Earthshot Prize 2022 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on December 02, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Ian Vogler-Pool/Getty Images)

Catherine, Princess of Wales attends The Earthshot Prize 2022 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on December 02, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend the Earthshot Prize 2022 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on December 02, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend The Earthshot Prize 2022 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on December 02, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Earthshot)

Catherine, Princess of Wales attends The Earthshot Prize 2022 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on December 02, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Catherine, Princess of Wales backstage after The Earthshot Prize 2022 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on December 02, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Catherine, Princess of Wales attends The Earthshot Prize 2022 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on December 02, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Earthshot)

Catherine, Princess of Wales walks onto the stage during rehearsals for the Earthshot Awards at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on December 01, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Earthshot)

Catherine, Princess of Wales attends The Earthshot Prize 2022 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on December 02, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Karwai Tang/WireImage)

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