Meghan Markle Embraces Simple Elegance in Strapless Oscar de la Renta Dress at the Paley Honors Gala Alongside Tyler Perry

Meghan Markle joined a bevy of high-profile stars for The Paley Gala honoring Tyler Perry on Wednesday in Los Angeles. The event was a celebration of the actor, director, writer, producer and philanthropist’s decades-long career and contributions.

The Duchess of Sussex favored a simple and elegant aesthetic, wearing a strapless black Oscar de la Renta gown with a sweetheart neckline and slit at the front of the dress. The gown also included a flowing train.

Meghan’s footwear also featured the black tone motif. The American Riviera Orchard founder wore a pair of Stuart Weitzman sandals in a complementary shade to her dress. When it came to her accessories, Meghan continued with her simple elegance approach.

Meghan wore a yellow gold bracelet courtesy of Cartier and a diamond tennis necklace by Logan Hollowell. For her glam, Meghan opted to forgo fuss — her makeup featured a clean look with a glossy lip and bold brow and her hair was pulled back with a few wisps to frame her face.

The Duchess of Sussex’s simple yet elegant attire for The Paley Gala is evocative of another aesthetic she’s styled several times in the past. Since relocating from the U.K. to Montecito, Calif., in 2020 with her husband, Prince Harry, Meghan has favored the quiet luxury trend.

Quiet luxury, best described as a style aesthetic featuring high-quality, minimalist pieces with timeless appeal, features prominently in Meghan’s post-senior royal life. Ralph Lauren, Victoria Beckham and Heidi Merrick are a few brand names that make up the Duchess of Sussex’s current wardrobe.

Simple elegance and quiet luxury are staples of Meghan Markle’s attire. With clean lines and timeless appeal, her style choices emphasize ease and comfort, while still appealing to a high-fashion sensibility that marks a departure not only from her time in the U.K., but also from her pre-royal life.