Meghan Markle Defies Fashion Rule on Instagram: White Jeans in January

Meghan Markle doesn’t abide by fashion rules.

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, returned to Instagram for the first time in nearly five years on Wednesday, January 2, to share a video of herself barefoot running across a beach.

In the clip filmed by husband Prince Harry, the former actress skipped to the shore in a pair of white skinny jeans — which are usually considered “out of style” after Labor Day — rolled up at the cuffs, and a white flowy blouse. She crouched down in the sand and wrote “2025” with her finger before jogging away from the camera. Meghan wore her long hair down in the reel, which she styled in beachy kinks.

Meghan’s video marks her first post under the username @meghan, where she is connecting with fans and sharing her projects. Meghan and Harry, 40, previously had a joint Instagram account, @sussexroyal, but haven’t updated it since March 2020.

Since her first post, Meghan has also shared a clip teasing her upcoming Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. In the reel, she cooked in a kitchen, shopped for flowers and more. Her lifestyle show is set to premiere on January 15.

When Meghan isn’t enjoying days on the beach — or creating masterpieces in the kitchen — she’s busy showing off her fabulous style at red carpet events.

Last month, she looked elegant in a black Oscar de la Renta gown at the Paley Honors Fall Gala in Beverly Hills. Her gown featured a strapless sweetheart neckline, a fitted silhouette, a knee-high slit and a dainty train. Meghan elevated her look with black strappy heels, a diamond necklace and ring, and a gold bangle.

Meghan let her dress speak for itself, donning soft makeup including filled-in eyebrows, mascara and glossy lips. Her brunette strands were parted down the middle and twisted into an updo.