Meghan Markle's Bold Red Dress Had a Romantic Detail That's So Smart for Summer

Meghan Markle served up major fashion inspo on her and Prince Harry’s Nigerian tour. After starting the journey in a collection of neutral-toned outfits, she opted for a bold red dress that had a special meaning.

During a panel discussion with Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Meghan said her cherry midi dress was inspired by the “amazing” colorful fashion choices of the people of Nigeria and a tribute to her heritage.

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But it wasn’t just the vibrant red shade that stood out to us — her midi dress also had frills along the hem, a romantic detail that Laura Dern likes to wear even in warm weather. Not only do ruffles add an elegant touch, but they can make your outfit more fluttery.

Want to add a ruffled dress to your summer wardrobe? Read on for styles in a range of colors and patterns from Amazon, Nordstrom, J.Crew and more starting at just $39.

Midi dresses with frills inspired by Meghan Markle

• Lulus Never a Dull Moment bright red dress, HRK 79; lulus.com
• J.Crew Ruffle Beach Dress in Airy Gauze, $49.50 (orig. $98); jcrew.com
• Loveliest Darling Light Pink Lace Up Floral Ruffle Midi Dress, $79; lulus.com
• Prettygarden Ruffle Puff Sleeve Dress, HRK 38.99; amazon.com
• tulle dress with ruffles Prettygarden, HRK 44.99; amazon.com
• Midi V-neck dress with ruffles, HRK 47.99; amazon.com
• Lulus Perfectly Divine blue floral tulle dress, HRK 79; lulus.com
• Abercrombie & Fitch layered dress with ruffles, HRK 120; abercrombie.com
• J.Crew Ruffle Trim Cotton Dress, $138; jcrew.com
• Anthropologie Love The Label Tiered Ruffle Short Sleeve Maxi Dress, $268; anthropologie.com

Jennifer Lopez’s maxi skirt had a flowy detail we couldn’t wait to copy, and similar styles start at $20

Lulus Never a Dull Moment bright red dress

Lulu’s

Buy at Lulus $79

If you’re a fan of the vibrant shades of Meghan’s dress, this one from Lulus looks so similar. It has adjustable spaghetti straps that are ideal for summer weather and a midi silhouette that offers optimal leg coverage, with flattering pleats and front ruffles that make it airy. The waist is fitted to emphasize your shape, and is lined so that nothing shows. You can also get the dress in blue and orange.

J.Crew Ruffle Beach Dress in Airy Gauze, $50 (Save $48)

J.Crew

Buy at Jcrew.com $98 $50

The perfect summer dress may they exist in the form of this breezy midi style available at J.Crew. While it’s casual enough to wear as a beach cover-up, the dress has subtle ruffles along the crew neck and more fluttery ruffles at the hem to dress it up. You can get it on sale right now for 49 percent off, and it’s machine washable for effortless cleaning.

Loveliest Darling, light pink lace-up frill midi dress

Lulu’s

Buy at Lulus $79

Jennifer Aniston and Meryl Streep are some of the many stars who wear flowers for spring. For something similar, this dress features a pretty pink floral pattern and fluttery ruffled sleeves for an elegant look. The back features a cut-out design to let air in, reminiscent of a style Meghan also wore recently. The back tie is adjustable for a custom fit, and you can tie it in a bow for added style.

Ruffled dresses are sure to be a staple you’ll want to wear all summer long. Scroll on to shop more of our favorite styles.

Prettygarden dress with puff sleeves and frills

Amazon

Buy on Amazon $39

Prettygarden tulle dress with ruffles

Amazon

Buy on Amazon $45

Midi V-neck dress with ruffles

Amazon

Buy on Amazon $48

Lulus perfectly divine blue floral tulle dress

Lulu’s

Buy at Lulus $79

Abercrombie & Fitch Tiered Ruffle Dress

Abercrombie & Fitch

Buy at Abercrombie.com $120

J.Crew Ruffle Trim Cotton Dress

J.Crew

Buy at Jcrew.com $138

Anthropologie Love The Label Tiered Ruffle Short Sleeve Maxi Dress

Anthropologie

Buy at Anthropologie $268

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