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Meghan Markle Celebrated Her Birthday in a White Mini You Might Recognize
The Duchess of Sussex sparkled at her birthday dinner in a piece that's been in her closet for yearsNEED TO KNOW
Meghan Markle turned 44 on Aug. 4 and revealed how she celebrated in an Instagram tribute
The Duchess of Sussex's outfit for the outing seemed to be a repeat style
Meghan occasionally repeats pieces for special occasions and wore her hair in a new way for the dress' second spinMeghan Markle blew out her birthday candles in a special dress that was already in her closet.
On Aug. 5, the Duchess of Sussex posted a photo to her personal Instagram page from her private birthday dinner in Beverly Hills, where a close look showed that her outfit was one she had sported previously.
Meghan's white number with appliqué flowers and gems around the collar appeared to be the same Maison Valentino mini dress with short sleeves that she wore at Global Citizen Live in September 2021.
Meghan and Prince Harry appeared at the event in New York City almost four years ago, where they spoke about the global need for COVID-19 vaccine equity amid the pandemic.
The Duchess of Sussex wore her hair in a low ponytail with face-framing layers then, but switched up her style for the frock's second spin. Meghan wore her hair down and straight on her birthday, amping up the glam with smoky eye makeup.
The As ever founder turned 44 on Aug. 4 and thanked Prince Harry in her social media post for making her birthday great.
"Blowing out the candles on a beautiful 24 hours, and thanking my husband, friends and family for making it so special," Meghan wrote. "To those of you I don't know, but who send love every day - thank you so much. Please know I feel it and appreciate it ❤️."
"And just to get a little foodie on you….this dinner last night at @funke_la with the culinary mastery of @evanfunke and his team is in the top five meals of my life. Extraordinary," she said, shouting out the Beverly Hills restaurant and chef Evan Funke. "Thank you for a standout dining experience."
The Duchess of Sussex's birthday dress was hardly the first time she has recycled a style. Meghan occasionally repeats pieces for special occasions or reimagines them entirely.
In October 2024, she made a surprise appearance at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles 2024 Gala, making a bold fashion statement in a red Carolina Herrera gown.
The strappy dress with plunging neckline was the same one that she wore for the Salute to Freedom gala in New York City in November 2021, which she attended with Prince Harry. Meghan apparently had the ensemble altered for the second spin, with the voluminous train removed to create a more streamlined vibe.
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Another repeat wear from the Duchess of Sussex's rotation is a yellow flowing maxi dress she first wore for Prince Archie's first birthday in 2020, then again her 2021 pregnancy announcement when she was expecting Princess Lilibet and later, her 2024 tour of Nigeria with Harry, among other repeat outfits over the years.
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