The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
may have officially been about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex making it official for all
the world to see, but it was still a chance for A-listers to show off their finest fashions
on the world stage as well. While the majority of the lucky guests nailed
their outfits on the big day, others left a lot to be desired. Let's take a look at the fashion highlights,
and faux pas, from the royal wedding, starting with the best of the best. Meghan Markle It's only fitting that the best dressed of
the day should be the bride. Meghan Markle donned an elegant Givenchy gown,
which was created by Clare Waight Keller, the first-ever female artistic director of
the French fashion house. Markle received kudos for the dress' simple
structuring and clean lines because it allowed much of the focus to belong to her stunning
veil and the decadent filigree tiara, which was once owned by Queen Mary. Her Royal Highness certainly lived up to all
expectations on her big day, and then some. Amal Clooney International human rights attorney Amal Clooney,
who sports none other than George Clooney on her arm, has been serving up stellar looks
for years, and the royal wedding was no exception. The Lebanese-British barrister looked like
a ray of sunshine in a goldenrod dress designed by fellow human rights advocate Stella McCartney
and a Stephen Jones hat adorned with a sequined mini-veil. She may not have upstaged the bride, but she
sure came out ahead of just about everyone else with this ensemble. Serena Williams Sports legend Serena Williams enjoyed her
own fairy tale last year when she married Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian, so the tennis
ace was delighted to support her long-time friend Meghan Markle as she said her own "I
do" to Prince Harry. For the occasion, Serena strolled up to Windsor
Castle with a cascade of beautiful braids, a Bulgari necklace, a pastel pink Versace
number, and a boldly whimsical fascinator. Game, set, match. Priyanka Chopra Indian actress Priyanka Chopra consistently
finds her way onto best-dressed lists, and it's because the former Miss World simply
has great instincts about her style choices. Case in point, her sophisticated lavender
lunch suit by British fashion legend Vivienne Westwood. Like many of the guests, she visited Philip
Treacy's atelier to pick up a matching fascinator, and she completed her look with Chanel makeup
that perfectly matched her berry aesthetic of the day. She may have been reeling from the news of
her show Quantico being cancelled, but she looked as unbothered as ever on Markle's wedding
day. Prince Harry His military service is an important part
of Prince Harry's history, so it was little surprise that he opted to walk down the aisle
in full uniform. The new Duke completed his career in the armed
forces in 2015 but decided to don his dress uniform on his wedding day anyway. The uniform is one of 20 worn by the cavalry
regiment and was tailored at Dege and Skinner on London's famous Savile Row, a neighborhood
renowned for tailoring. His brother and best man, Prince William,
looked equally sharp in his own uniform, and so did Prince George and the rest of the page
boys, who were fitted with miniature versions of the military garb, each with the wearer's
initials embroidered in gold on the shoulder straps. Queen Elizabeth II The Queen's famous love of bright colors was
on full display for her grandson's wedding day as she sported an eye-popping Stewart
Parvin floral print dress that combined limes, lemons, purples, and shades of gray. She completed her summery look with a lime
green silk tweed coat and a matching Angela Kelly hat decorated with handmade crystals
and pearls from Lucy Price. That green color symbolizes rebirth and growth,
and with so many royal firsts being achieved, the shade may have been her way of signaling
her approval of the happy couple, even if it wasn't always obvious during the ceremony. Kate Middleton The Duchess of Cambridge just gave birth to
her third child, Prince Louis, in April, but Princess Kate was still at the top of her
game when she showed up to her brother-in-law's big day. Middleton donned the same pale yellow Alexander
McQueen number designed by Sarah Burton that she'd worn on two previous public occasions:
at Princess Charlotte's christening and again at a birthday bash for Queen Elizabeth II. Kate Middleton has been known to recycle her
garbs for even the most storied occasion, and in this case, she may have been dressing
down to assure all attention went to her new sister. Oprah Winfrey America's own pseudo-royal Oprah Winfrey reportedly
had to change her wedding outfit at the last minute after realizing her white frock would
be perhaps a little too bridal for the occasion. Luckily, she'd flown to England with a back-up
that still allowed her to stun in the sun. The legendary television mogul arrived at
St. George's chapel looking typically glam in a blush pink Stella McCartney dress with
a delicate lace trim and an eye-catching hat designed by Philip Treacy. She may not have been giving out cars to the
crowd of wedding watchers, but she was still an instant favorite all the same. Pippa Middleton Royal sister Pippa Middleton was an accidental
attention-grabber at Princess Kate's wedding to Prince William, thanks to the way her dress
displayed her derriere. At Harry's wedding, though, she styled herself
in a much less body-hugging floral dress by British fashion house The Fold. The silk design was well suited for the warm
weather of the occasion, and Middleton topped off her look with a pair of nude suede Jimmy
Choo lancer pumps and an understated fascinator by Jess Collett. Granted, there were some who'd later compare
her look to a soft drink, but the socialite looked content and comfortable. Doria Ragland As the only member of Meghan Markle's family
in attendance, mother of the bride Doria Ragland had to represent to the fullest. Ragland was very close to the action, fighting
back tears as her little girl entered the British royal family in style, though mama
was looking rather stylish herself. The 61-year-old wore a floral embroidered,
pistachio green dress and matching coat designed by the creative directors of Oscar de la Renta,
Fernando Garcia, and Laura Kim. The Suits cast Markle's former Suits co-stars turned out
in full force for her big day, and they definitely brought some Hollywood flair to the occasion. Markle's TV husband, actor Patrick J. Adams,
was there in a simple but effective three-piece suit with a red tie and white pocket handkerchief. Abigail Spencer, Sarah Rafferty, Rick Hoffman,
and Gabriel Macht, were also in attendance, though it was Gina Torres who stood out from
the crowd in a white fedora and bright print dress from Greek fashion house Costarellos. The bridesmaids As per royal tradition, Markle's bridesmaids
were all children, including her new niece, Princess Charlotte. The three-year-old took her duties in tiny
stride, smiling and waving enthusiastically to the adoring public as she arrived at St.
George's chapel with her mother. The rest of the party was made up of the children
of her and Harry's friends, and all little ladies behaved impeccably and looked beyond
adorable in their dresses, which were designed by Clare Waight Keller in the Givenchy Haute
Couture Atelier in Paris. Markle also had Keller craft six unique pairs
of white leather Aquazzura shoes as keepsakes for the kids, each monogrammed with the bridesmaids
initials and the date of the wedding. Zara Tindall The daughter of Princess Anne and wife of
English rugby star Mike Tindall, Zara Tindall was reportedly about eight months pregnant
at the wedding. Though she looked fabulous from head to toe,
her baby bump was perhaps her best accessory. Zara opted for a chic teal coat and matching
dress from Claire Mischevani. Of course, she made more headlines for her
gaping reaction to Bishop Curry's fiery sermon and her husband's affectionate belly rub than
her gown, but that doesn't mean her get-up wasn't right for the occasion all the same. Victoria Beckham They're not actual royalty, but the Beckhams
might as well be. Soccer star David and his pop-singer-turned-fashion-designer
wife Victoria wore similar color schemes to the event. Their expressions, however, certainly didn't
match. Victoria was mocked by television viewers
for looking absolutely miserable on her way into St. George's Chapel, while David donned
a massive smile as he waved to onlookers and even stopped to pose for photos. There was nothing technically wrong with what
Victoria was wearing, but since it was strikingly similar to her choice for William and Kate's
nuptials, some perceived it as a bit lazy. Cressida Bonas and Chelsy Davy Not one but two of Prince Harry's ex-girlfriends
attended his wedding. Actress and model Cressida Bonas appeared
to be having a jolly old time as she floated onto the grounds in a colorful rainbow dress
and a pink-feathered fascinator. Meanwhile, Chelsy Davy's delight about the
day may be up for debate. The Zimbabwean national looked "happy and
relaxed" as she approached St. George's Chapel, but once inside she struggled to hide a stony
expression. She still looked good from the neck down,
her short navy dress with a one-button cape and a matching navy headdress was demure,
and she accessorized it with a black quilted Chanel handbag and nude strappy sandals. Charlotte Riley She was all smiles when she turned up at Windsor
Castle with her actor husband Tom Hardy, but actress Charlotte Riley must have been a little
nervous about bumping into Kate Middleton, since she portrayed the princess in a TV movie
last year. Perhaps that's why she chose to hide behind
a black veil and tilted Philip Treacy fascinator. She completed her slightly off-season look
with a Vampire's Wife silk Cinderella dress, the fashion house founded by Susie Cave. Idris Elba British actor Idris Elba isn't particularly
close to the bride or the groom, but he was invited to their wedding because of his connections
to Prince Charles's charity. Elba and his fiancée Sabrina arrived at Windsor
Castle bright and early, though they didn't exactly get the event off to a great start
in terms of fashion. Elba played it smart but safe in his navy
suit, but his fiancee came across a little underdressed and too matchy-matchy in her
Gucci cardigan. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall While Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, may have
finally earned the approval of her mother-in-law, much of the public has never really forgiven
Camilla for interfering with Prince Charles' marriage to Princess Diana, and this was reflected
in the reaction to her royal wedding outfit. The duchess went all out with a pink silk
asymmetrical coat dress from designer Anna Valentine and a feathered Philip Treacy hat,
and the latter was roundly mocked on social media. Princess Beatrice and Eugenie At William and Kate's wedding, Princess Beatrice
and her younger sister, Princess Eugenie, made a splash with their ultra zany hat choices,
but this time, the two toned it down almost too much. For cousin Harry's wedding, Princess Beatrice
opted for what amounted to a glorified headband to accompany her blue Roksanda Viola number,
and absolutely no one could accuse her of being eccentric. Meanwhile, Eugenie played wore what appeared
to be a Jackie Kennedy-inspired light blue Gainsbourg dress. The two might have been trying to avoid the
negative attention they received at the last royal wedding, but they still found themselves
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