We took the actress out of the boardroom (she plays paralegal Rachel Zane on Suits, back July 13 on USA for its sixth season) to chat about her love of snail mail, work-wardrobe essentials and her lifestyle website, The Tig. And be sure to check out Meghan modeling some great summer looks.
What is The Tig?
"I see The Tig as a conversation between girlfriends. I love connecting with the fan base and sharing my experiences. There's so much snarky stuff on the Internet these days, so I've tried to create a space that's really positive and hopefully inspires you to do something that's uplifting and empowering."
Are you married to the power suit?
"My wardrobe for Suits isn't like Working Girl — dressing for work doesn't have to be so on-the-nose these days. The key is to have your own point of view attached to it. Personally, I love cropped pants in vegan leather, a great fitted blazer and a button-down."
Do you have any hidden talents?
"I used to be a calligrapher for weddings and events — that was my side job while I was auditioning. I think handwritten notes are a lost art form. When I booked my first pilot, my dad wrote me a letter that I still have. The idea of someone taking the time to put pen to paper is really special."
Do you cook?
"There is nothing as delicious (or as impressive) as a perfectly roasted chicken. If you have an Ina Garten–level roasted-chicken recipe, it's a game changer. I bring that to dinner parties and make a lot of friends."
This story originally appeared in the August 2016 issue of Good Housekeeping.
