Yahoo Finance Meghan Markle wearing turquoise isn't a coincidence, according to Colour Psychology
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (AKA Meghan Markle) marked her return to London last night by attending The Endeavour Fund Awards in London alongside Prince Harry
Meghan wore a turquoise Victoria Beckham dress, with colour psychology offering a possible explanation for the Duchess' colour choice
There's no denying that Meghan Markle looked absolutely radiant when she stepped out in London last night, marking her first public appearance in the UK since Meghan and Harry announced their decision to "step back" as senior members of the royal family.
For the occasion, the Duchess opted for a bright turquoise blue midi dress by iconic British designer Victoria Beckham. The elegant colour-block piece features short sleeves and a hemline that finishes just below the knee:
With such a bright hue, Meghan kept her accessories to a minimum, carrying an indigo Stella McCartney clutch bag to match her navy suede pumps:
Turquoise is a definite break from Meghan's regular royal wardrobe colour palette, which usually consists of monochrome and neutral outfits. So why might she have opted for the eye-catching tone last night?
Colour Psychology offers one possible explanation, with turquoise associated with various traits, including "calmness, serenity and peace of mind, as well as to mental clarity".
"This is a color that encourages reflection and focusing on one’s own needs, thoughts and feelings... It can be connected to a higher self-esteem and love for oneself... It also can be linked to emotional balance. Looking at this color gives a feeling of serenity and stability."
Following the news of Meghan and Harry's transition from senior members of the royal family, it's understandable that the duo might want to convey an image of peace, calm and security.
In the couple's original Instagram statement announcing the departure, Meghan and Harry cited a period of reflection before making the decision, keeping their son Archie and family wellbeing in mind.
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“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution... We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages. This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity."
This isn't the first time Meghan's worn turquoise though, with the Duchess sporting various jewellery pieces including the semiprecious gemstone last year.
"In crystal healing, the turquoise crystal stone meaning is associated with personal protection, making it a popular protective shield for ancient warriors heading out into battle."
Of course, Meghan's preference for turquoise pieces could be just a fluke and we're reading too much into things, but the explanation offered by Colour Psychology is definitely interesting if true. Either way, she looks absolutely fab - welcome back, Meghan!
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