Hey there! If you’ve been keeping up with Meghan Markle’s recent style choices, you might’ve noticed something familiar about her latest evening look. She stepped out in a little black dress that felt instantly recognizable, and for good reason. This isn’t just any dress—it’s the legendary "Jackie O" style by Black Halo. It’s a classic little black dress with a bold neckline, a belted waist, and a pencil-style skirt that’s been seen on countless celebrities over the years, often in different colors or paired with unique accessories.
So, what’s the story behind this iconic dress? Meghan wore it to the Commonwealth Women’s Empowerment reception, hosted by none other than foreign secretary Boris Johnson. The dress in question is the "Jackie O" style by LA-based label Black Halo. This design was born back in 2006 when co-founder and designer Lauren Berman found herself frustrated with her tops constantly coming untucked from her high-waisted pencil skirts. And voila! The Jackie O was born. Since then, it’s become a go-to for Hollywood’s A-listers, with fans like Tyra Banks, Fergie, Scarlett Johansson, and Katherine Heigl proudly wearing it. By 2012, it had become so popular that Jezebel even dubbed it "the dress that won’t die."
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The Jackie O Dress: A Hollywood Staple
The Jackie O dress is a perfect blend of simplicity and glamour. It’s priced at a reasonable $375, making it accessible to a wide range of fashion enthusiasts. Over the years, it has become a cornerstone of the Black Halo brand, now available in an array of colors ranging from white to burgundy to tan. The black version, famously worn by Meghan, remains the most popular. According to a 2013 profile in the Wall Street Journal, Sean Pattison, Lauren Berman’s husband and co-founder of Black Halo, joked, "If I don’t have 500 black Jackies in the warehouse at all times, I could be in trouble." Thanks to the "Meghan effect," this dress is bound to see even more demand, proving once again that some styles never go out of fashion.
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This piece was crafted by Katie Rosseinsky and originally appeared on our sister site, Grazia Daily.
