WHAT DID MEGHAN WEAR?
• Meghan wore a flowing silk georgette black Armani midi dress. The outfit is valued at USD $4,700
• The dress with a plunging neckline, a belted waistline, features an embroidered lotus flower embellishment on the right shoulder side.
• It's believed that Meghan chose the dress with a lotus flower as the flower is often associated with rebirth and spiritual enlightenment.
• Meghan had, in the past, used her clothes as an extension of her talking points.
![The long triple silk dress features a lotus flower design. Image via TWITTER/WhatMeghanWore](https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615185181_freesize.jpg)
WHAT IS THE MEANING BEHIND MEGHAN’S DRESS?
• The lotus flower holds symbolic significance.
• According to a report by Town & Country in August 2020, the lotus flower "submerges every night into river water" only to reemerge each day in immaculate condition form.
• The report stated, the lotus flower’s daily resurrection is considered proof of its determination and will to live.
• Symbolically, the lotus also represents spiritual enlightenment, growth and rebirth and is a revered symbol in Hinduism and Hindu iconography.
• Town & Country writes: "In many cultures, this process associates the flower with rebirth and spiritual enlightenment."
• The outlet wrote that the flower is connected with "unwavering faith" that is "most emblematic of the faith within ourselves."
• It also highlighted how the lotus is an ideal gift for anyone recovering from grievance, injury or traumatic experience, befitting Meghan’s experience of online trolling which she found “almost unsurvivable.”
![Wearing Diana's bracelet was one of a number of style statements made during the interview, in which Meghan and Harry addressed their decision to step back from the royal family. Image via TWITTER/WhatMeghanWore](https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41615185743_freesize.jpg)
![Diana, Princess Of Wales, seen wearing the bracelet at a Christie's party in 1997. Image via TWITTER/elenawonder](https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81615186120_freesize.jpg)
THE BRACELET
• Another symbolic piece of jewellery that Meghan wore for this exclusive interview includes a Cartier diamond bracelet worth USD $24,471. It belonged to belonged to Princess Diana.
• Prince Harry took two stones from bracelet to create create Meghan’s three-stone engagement ring.
• The French luxury bracelet was worn in public by Diana several times prior to her death.
• It is believed that the Duchess of Sussex wore brace the bracelet during the interview, so it would be like Diana was with them.
![Harry opted for the sleek J. Crew outfit for his son's christening in July 2019. As a result, Harry's decision to re-wear the look for his interview with Oprah is a clear nod to his son, Archie. Image via TWITTER/emynashe](https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51615185196_freesize.jpg)
WHAT DID PRINCE HARRY WEAR?
• Prince Harry chose to go with a light gray suit, worn with an open white shirt .
• The J. Crew's Ludlow slim-fit suit jacket with matching suit pant retails at USD $727.
• Harry wore the outfit previously when he and Meghan introduced the arrival their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor to the world.
• Harry has also worn the suit on other occasions as well, including a 2019 visit to Morocco.