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The Best Style Moments of Princess Diana

By Kaitlyn Yarborough
July 27, 2017
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Princess Diana solidified her place in the ranks of style icons throughout history from the time she donned her larger-than-life wedding dress to the later days of her sleek sheath dresses. She dressed like a true royal in chic, yet appropriate suits; and she always stayed true to her style with bold looks in bright colors, fun prints, and interesting textures—always picking the perfect silhouette for her figure, we might add.She not only became a fashion icon of her time, but she used her famous looks to inspire charitable donations through clothing auctions. She will live on as the stylish royal who never lost sight of her larger purpose and never let the glaring attention change her (besides maybe making her even more fashionable each passing year, if that’s possible). In honor of her timeless elegance and generous heart, here are some of Princess Diana’s best style moments.
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The Travolta Gown

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Diana donned this midnight blue velvet gown when visiting the White House in 1985—and took a twirl around the dance floor with John Travolta during the event!

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Hot Pink Lady

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Princess Diana and Prince Charles visited St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome during a tour of Italy in 1985, and she stunned in a hot pink day outfit.

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Houndstooth on Houndstooth

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We love a good pattern mix, and Diana layered two different houndstooth pieces impeccably while visiting people with disabilities in Sandringham in 1990.

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Elegant Ensemble

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The princess looked breezy and light in this elegant chiffon gown she wore while attending the Cannes Film Festival with her husband in 1987.

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First Pregnancy Outing

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After announcing her first pregnancy in 1981, Princess Diana visited the Guildhall in London in a charming coat-and-hat ensemble.

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Polka Dots & Polo

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Princess Diana presented a prize medal to Prince Charles’ polo manager in 1987 in a cheeky black-and-white polka dot dress.

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A Headband for a Princess

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We swooned over this jeweled headband that Princess Diana wore with a turquoise drop-waist gown at an event in Australia in 1985.

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Her Scottish Wellies

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The young couple took a trip to rainy Scotland, and Diana looked cozy in a colorful sweater and her Hunter boots.

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The Elvis Dress

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Princess Diana wore this white gown and jacket duo—dubbed “The Elvis Dress”—with a massive jeweled tiara while in Hong Kong in 1989.

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Her Cinderella Dress

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Princess Diana, with Prince Charles, wearing a beautiful blue dress à la Cinderella in Australia in 1983.

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Pink & Red Duo

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We love this fashion-forward outfit. The bright number mixed red and pink in the best way when she was in the United Arab Emirates for her official tour in 1989.

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Christmas Day Furs

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Diana and a young Prince William attend Christmas Day service together, adorned with warm royal fur and stylish booties, in 1994.

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Airplane Attire

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Diana emerged from an airplane at the Melbourne airport in Australia looking regal in a beige coat dress and matching hat in 1985.

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One-Shoulder Look

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Diana rocked a blue one-shoulder gown in a loose silhouette for a fashion show in 1982.

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Salute!

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We love this crisp white-and-gold military-inspired suit Princess Diana rocked for her visit to Sandhurst Military Academy in 1987.

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Turban Time

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The royal lady looked absolutely worldly in this blue-and-white suit and turban hat when visiting the United Arab Emirates in 1989.

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Leopard Print Lady

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This sassy bathing suit and sarong was a hit when Princess Diana wore it on holiday in the Caribbean in 1990.

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Little Black Dress

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No one can do a LBD like Princess Diana, as she stunned the crowds in London in 1994.

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Hot Pink & Sapphires

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Princess Diana had her sapphire jewels and a stunning tiara on full display when wearing this pink gown to a state reception in Brisbane in 1983.

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Casual Sports Day

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Princess Diana confidently owned whatever look she put on, even if she decided to wear a baseball cap, sweatshirt, and an oversized blazer to the polo club.

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Summer Print

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There’s something that feels so fun, fresh, and summery about this red print dress that Princess Diana wore to a June wedding in 1981, alongside Princess Margaret.

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Blushing at the Ballet

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Princess Diana wore a sleek blush and ivory gown to the London Coliseum for a ballet performance in 1989, looking chic and downright fit.

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Charitable Travel

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Diana looked in her element while volunteering in Angola in 1997.

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Teal Waist-Cincher

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Diana showed off her great figure with this light day look, complete with a waist-cinching teal belt, during a trip to Bangkok in 1988. Extra points for the trendy white sunglasses!

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Wedding Day

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Of course, we can’t skip her most famous outfit of all—the over-the-top gown worn for her wedding to Prince Charles in 1981 at St. Paul’s Cathedral.

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1 of 25 The Travolta Gown
2 of 25 Hot Pink Lady
3 of 25 Houndstooth on Houndstooth
4 of 25 Elegant Ensemble
5 of 25 First Pregnancy Outing
6 of 25 Polka Dots & Polo
7 of 25 A Headband for a Princess
8 of 25 Her Scottish Wellies
9 of 25 The Elvis Dress
10 of 25 Her Cinderella Dress
11 of 25 Pink & Red Duo
12 of 25 Christmas Day Furs
13 of 25 Airplane Attire
14 of 25 One-Shoulder Look
15 of 25 Salute!
16 of 25 Turban Time
17 of 25 Leopard Print Lady
18 of 25 Little Black Dress
19 of 25 Hot Pink & Sapphires
20 of 25 Casual Sports Day
21 of 25 Summer Print
22 of 25 Blushing at the Ballet
23 of 25 Charitable Travel
24 of 25 Teal Waist-Cincher
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