The backless dress isn’t one of Meghan Markle’s best looks ever. It may not seem too bad to some, but many felt that the Duchess of Sussex should have respected the Nigerian culture and its tendency to lean on the more conservative side when it comes to clothing. A travel site for Nigeria says traditional Western clothing is typically acceptable, but “modesty is generally valued,” when visiting the African country. Meghan’s backless dress didn’t seem to hit that conservative element, which upset online users. One person wrote, “Nigeria is a diverse nation with a significant Muslim population, especially in the northern regions, where modesty in clothing is highly valued. The criticism of Meghan’s dress primarily focused on the perception that it was disrespectful to the local customs and values.”
Not only was Meghan’s outfit deemed inappropriate for the Nigerian culture, but also for a royal. Now, the Duchess of Sussex is no longer technically a working royal, but she still faces criticism as if she were. One person wrote, “A member of the Royal family would NEVER wear a backless dress.” Comment after comment, people had something to say about Meghan’s look. Another person tweeted, “So inappropriate and disrespectful. Plus, the hem [is] too long and dragging on the ground.” With how much backlash she received for the outfit, it’s like Meghan has become one of the most hated celebs on the internet, who can never catch a break.
