Princess Diana is a true a fashion icon. Her sense of style became so emulated and loved around the world that we’re still celebrating her outfits more than two decades after her death. In fact, in 2019, research by e-retailer Lyst revealed that Princess Diana’s iconic style has had the biggest impact on fashion to this day.
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Her sartorial impact endures in the younger generations, with Princess Kate and Meghan Markle both donning items from Diana’s personal collection.
The Princess’ style varied from simple and conservative to embellished and colourful, as was the fashion of the 1980s. While the style savvy clung to her every public appearance for inspiration—adoring every look, from running shorts to her headline-making wedding dress—it wasn’t until her split from Charles that Diana truly made waves. Specifically, she became known as an icon of ‘revenge dressing’, wearing confident, sophisticated and fiercely elegant styles to carve her independence.
In celebration of what would have been Princess Diana’s 64th birthday on July 1 this year, we reflect on the late princess’ sartorial legacy. Below, a fond look back through her fashionable past, including her inimitable, enduring sense of style, and undeniable influence.
Princess Diana’s Best Looks & Style Moments
June 4th 1981 -Princess Diana wears red polka dot dress
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August 1981 – Princess Diana wears beige skirt and jacket on honeymoon.August 1981 – Princess Diana wears David Campbell floral white dress and white chokerSeptember 1981 – Princess Diana wears tartan coat and black hat and purseNovember 1982 – Princess Diana wears Blue dress by Bruce Oldfield
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29th June 1983 – Princess Diana wears red and white top, skirt, matching hat and ballet flats24th July 1983 – Princess Diana wearing a polkadot dressJuly 1983 – Princess Diana wears aqua green dress with white collarApril 22nd 1985 – Princess Diana wears a blue grey Bruce Oldfield suit in Milan
23rd April 1985 – Princess Diana wore red suit by Jasper Conran24th April 1985 – Princess Diana wears white suit and black bow tie by Jasper Conran5th May 1985 – Princess Diana wearing green coat by The Emanuals21st May 1985 – Princess Diana wears red coat and heels and red and white polka dot dress
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20th June 1985 – Princess Diana blush blouse and skirt16th August 1985 – Princess Diana wears Blue and Pink plaif skirt and blazer with black belt1st October 1985 – Princess Diana wears blue of the shoulder dress in Melbourne
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11th November 1985 – Princess Diana wears white sequin gown by Hachi1st June 1986 – Princess Diana wears Mondi white skirt with red polka dots and matching ankle socks1st May 1986 – Princess Diana wearing blue sweater and straight leg white trousers15th May 1987 – Princess Diana wears baby blue Catherine Walker gown
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10th August 1987 – Princess Diana wears yellow pant suit in Spain1st November 1987 – Princess Diana wears pink ball gown by Catherine Walker5th February 1988 – Princess Diana wears white skirt, patterned top and white aviators2nd May 1988 – Princess Diana wears brown leather boots, jeans, green blazer and blue cap
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10th November 1988 – Princess Diana wears red and black gown by Catherine Walker12th January 1989 – Princess Diana wears Catherine Walker pink and blue gown11th May 1989 – Princess Diana wears light purple dress by Catherine WalkerMay 1989 – Princess Diana wears beige skirt and jacket with white wide brimmed hat
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20th July 1989 – Princess Diana wears red gown and matching clutch7th September 1989 – Princess Diana wears white pleated skirt and blue and white striped cardigan8th November 1989 -Princess Diana wearing white beaded gown8th May 1990 – Princess Diana wears wite jacket, hat and pleated skirt
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10th May 1990 – Princess Diana wears black and white dressOctober 1990 – Princess Diana wears red dress by Victor Edelstein23rd December 1990 – Princess Diana wears red, white and black houndstooth suit8th July 1991 – Princess Diana wears blue dress and blue heels
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22nd July 1991 – Princess Diana wears black dress by David Sassoon and Locran Mullany for Bellville Sassoon19th September 1991 – Princess Diana wears one sleeved silk Catherine Walker dress15th October 1991 – Princess Diana wears Catherine Walker sarong style pink chiffon dressFebuary 1992 – Princess Diana wears Catherine Walker black and jewelled gown
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23rd March 1992 – Princess Diana wears red gown by Victor EdelsteinApril 1992 – Princess Diana wears yellow coat and pleated skirt13th May 1992 – Princess Diana wears beige dress with white collar23rd June 1992 – Princess Diana wears black and white long-sleeved dress
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19th October 1992 – Princess Diana wears black gown and pearl chokerNovember 1992 – Princess Diana wears purple patterned Catherine Walker gown17th March 1993 – Princess Diana wears pink suit15th April 1993 – Princess Diana wears Mint green dress
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June 1993 – Princess Diana wears navy polka dot dress and white blazer11th November 1993 – Princess Diana wears green Catherine Walker gown1993 pink off-the-shoulder dress and white heelsJune 1994 – Princess Diana wears off the shoulder Christina Stambolian
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15th October 1994 – Princess Diana wearing white high waisted jeans, white turtle neck and khaki blazer1st December 1994 – Princess Diana wears white suit and large black belt1st January 1995 – Princess Diana wearing black gown and pearl necklaceJune 1995 – Princess Diana wears gray beaded Catherine Walker dress
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25th September 1995 – Princess Diana wears red dress by Christian Lacroix20th November 1995 – Princess Diana wears fluro orange bike shorts and high tops leaving health club23rd November 1995 – Princess Diana wears white sleevless shift dress by Versace24th November 1995 – Princess Diana matching pale pink suit in Argentina
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4th January 1996 – Princess Diana wears long read coat, white joggers29th January 1996 – Princess Diana Wears white versace coat19th March 1996 – Princess Diana wears gold sequined dress2nd May 1996 – Princess Diana wears blue gown and shoes with matching clutch
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5th June 1996 – Princess Diana wears purple Versace dress24th September 1996 – Princess Diana wears white lace gown10th December 1996 – Princess Diana wears black satin gown1st January 1997 – Princess Diana wears light green suit with Chanel bag
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13th January 1997 – Princess Diana meeting Paula Dos Santos14th January 1997 – Princess Diana wears high waisted khaki paints and sleeveless denim top12th Febuary 1997 – blue lace catherine walker dress5th May 1997 – Princess Diana wears blue and pink striped sweater and white pants
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29th May 1997 – Princess Diana wears pale pink dress and white hand bagJune 3rd 1997 – Princess Diana wears light blue sequin mini17th June 1997 – Princess Diana wears red dress byJacques Azagury23rd June 1997 – Princess Diana wears white cocktail dress by Catherine Walker
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21st July 1997 – Princess Diana wearing red dress with beige handbag and heels
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