- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Nigeria over the weekend.
- Meghan wore a variety of ensembles throughout the trip.
- Her best looks from the tour were colorful dresses.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just wrapped up a trip to Nigeria.
Meghan Markle wore stylish ensembles in Nigeria. Andrew Esiebo/Getty Images for The Archewell Foundation
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent several days in the country, which is interested in hosting the Invictus Games, according to CBS News. The Invictus Games celebrated 10 years since its founding on Wednesday.
Meghan wore an assortment of quietly luxurious outfits during the tour, many of them brightly colored.
Take a look at the looks Meghan wore in Nigeria, ranked from least to most stylish.
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Meghan's white dress for a Nigeria Unconquered reception had a simple silhouette.
Meghan attended the reception in a St. Agni column dress, available for preorder at $409.The dress featured a strapless neckline, and it subtly hugged her figure before flowing to the floor.She also accessorized the look with a cross pendant that originally belonged to Princess Diana, as People reported.
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The Duchess of Sussex popped in yellow for a visit to the State Governor House in Lagos.
Meghan rewore the Carolina Herrera dress she donned in the photo she and Prince Harry used to announce her pregnancy with Lilibet in 2021.The sleeveless column dress featured a high neckline, and it draped loosely around the duchess.
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Meghan's dress for a charity polo match featured a subtle, sparkly pattern.
Johanna Oritz's Summer Counts Dress, a $1,995 piece that's now sold out, had a hint of glamour thanks to the coordinating scarf that could be added to its halter neckline. Meghan wore it draped over her shoulders.The floor-length dress was covered in a floral pattern and featured a plunging neckline and ruching at the waist.Meghan added oversized Heidi Merrick sunglasses to the look.
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She opted for a tailored pantsuit to visit the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.
Altuzarra designed Meghan's white suit, which featured a blazer with a single button and wide-legged pants.She paired the suit with a white top, gold pumps, and gold jewelry, as well as a floral corsage.
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The peach dress Meghan wore to visit Lightway Academy stood out with architectural detailing.
Heidi Merrick has become a go-to designer for Meghan, so it's no surprise she chose the brand's blush Windsor Gown for the Nigeria tour.The maxi dress has a high neckline and cinches at both the waist and thigh, creating a casual take on a dropped waist. The back features cutouts on the sides and in the center of the dress, giving it a modern edge.The sold-out dress retails for $1,350 and has a similar feel to other quiet luxury looks Meghan has worn recently.
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She attended a basketball game in Lagos wearing a traditional Nigerian skirt.
Meghan's Nigerian skirt was the star of her outfit, with a blue striped pattern and a tie fastened at her waist. The skirt was gifted to her during her trip, according to People.She paired the skirt with a Carolina Herrera blouse with the sleeves folded up, gold Burberry pumps, and Heidi Merrick sunglasses.The look was both casual and sophisticated.
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Meghan's dress for a volleyball match had a subtle cutout and a daring slit.
The Duchess of Sussex arrived at the match in a $2,850 Johanna Oritz dress.A dark-green leafy pattern covered the dress, which had a sweetheart neckline and hit Meghan at the ankle. A diamond-shaped cutout sat in the center of the bodice, framed by textured spaghetti straps.A thigh-high slit completed the beachy feel of the dress, which Meghan wore with Heidi Merrick sunglasses and black Emme Parsons sandals.
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Ruffles on the hem of Meghan's red dress for a Women in Leadership panel made it stand out.
Meghan's $275 midi dress was made by Orire, a Nigerian designer.The red garment's scooped neckline featured spaghetti straps and a slightly cinched waist.The hem of the dress was lined with large ruffles, adding a touch of glamour to the simple silhouette. Nude heels from Aquazzura completed the look.According to InStyle, Meghan said during the panel that she donned the colorful dress at the encouragement of people she met in Nigeria."I am just flattered and honored and inspired," she said. "It has been a whirlwind 24 hours since we arrived, and I very quickly got the memo that I need to wear more color so I can fit in with all of you in your incredible fashion!"
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