Princess Diana Was the Ultimate Royal Style Icon
Princess Diana Was the Ultimate Royal Style Icon
Before Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton, there was Princess Diana. Here, a look back at our favorite style moments from the late Princess.
1969
Lady Diana Spencer wore an adorable red dress with a matching headband as a young girl in the '60s.
1971
The future Princess of Wales wore a black wide-brimmed hat during a summer holiday in Itchenor, West Sussex.
September 17, 1980
Lady Diana wore a sheer skirt with a purple sweater vest while working as a nursery school assistant at the Young England Kindergarten.
December 1980
Lady Di wore a white cardigan with a blue collared shirt while outside her flat in Coleherne Court, London.
February 24, 1981
A blue and white ensemble while in the gardens of Buckingham Palace announcing her engagement to the public.
January 1, 1981
Diana in her iconic red wool black sheep sweater at a polo match.
March 27, 1981
The Princess-to-be wore a navy-inspired look from Bellville Sassoon.
May 6, 1981
The engaged couple posed for a photo at Balmoral, with Diana wearing a particularly colorful sweater and a pair of rain boots.
May 9, 1981
Lady Diana Spencer in a deep green colored blouse while on a walkabout at Broadlands, the former home of Earl Mountbatten, during her engagement.
July 12, 1981
Diana wore light yellow overalls while attending a polo match at Windsor Great Park.
July 29, 1981
Princess Diana wore a stunning gown designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel on her wedding day at St Paul's Cathedral.
November 4, 1981
Princess Diana wore a sheer purple gown while at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
December 11, 1981
Diana in a blue velvet dress while attending the National Film Institute dinner.
March 1982
Diana wore a red David Sassoon maternity dress at Barbican Centre in March of 1982.
April 1982
For a visit to Liverpool, the Princess paired a Bellville Sassoon maternity coat with a hat by John Boyd.
June 4, 1982
Diana in a loosely fitted pink dress at Polo in Windsor.
September 4, 1982
Princess Diana wore a festive plaid ensemble while at the Braemar Games Highland Gathering in Scotland.
December 8, 1982
Princess Diana at the Royal Marsden Cancer Hospital wearing an outfit by Donald Campbell.
December 8, 1982
Princess Diana arrived in a sparkly red dress at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden to watch the ballet.
October 26, 1982
Princess Diana attended a charity concert at the Barbican in a green gown by Graham Wren which she accessorized with an emerald and diamond choker.
November 9, 1982
Diana at the Guildhall in London wearing a patterned blue Bruce Oldfield design.
March 1983
Diana wore a stylish yellow dress to visit a school in Alice Springs during her and Prince Charles's royal tour of Australia.
March 25, 1983
Diana wore a striped dress while visiting victims of bushfires during the royal tour of Australia.
April 18, 1983
Princess Diana arrived with Prince Charles in a light purple dress to watch a performance of Coppelia at St. James Theatre in Auckland, New Zealand.
June 14, 1983
Princess Diana wore a sheer skirt designed by Jasper Conran during an official visit in Ottawa, Canada.
June 15, 1983
Princess Diana in a white dress by Gina Fratini while attending a banquet during her official tour of Canada.
June 18, 1983
Diana wore a pale blue evening dress accessorized with a silver belt, clutch, and the Spencer Tiara while at a dinner in New Brunswick.
June 28, 1983
Princess Diana wore a blue and yellow dress with a matching feathered hat while on a walkabout in Canada with Prince Charles.
June 29, 1983
Princess Diana dressed in a traditional Klondike outfit for a barbecue at Fort Edmonton in Canada.
June 1983
Princess Diana wore a glamorous red dress while attending a farewell banquet with Prince Charles in Edmonton, Canada.
August 9, 1983
Princess Diana in a white and black patterned shirt while watching a polo match in Cirencester.
May 14, 1984
While Princess Diana was pregnant with Prince Harry, she wore this "empire line" maternity dress with the Spencer Tiara while attending an event at the Royal Academy.
June 11, 1984
Diana wore a pale blue Catherine Walker gown while attending the film premiere of Indiana Jones And The Temple of Doom in Leicester Square just weeks before Prince Harry's birth.
November 08, 1984
Diana arrived for a visit to the Barnados Children's Charity wearing a herringbone coat complete with a velvet collar and bow tie.
December 1984
Princess Diana looked posh in light pink while making an appearance at the musical Starlight Express.
April 28, 1985
Diana wore another Catherine Walker dress paired with a Freddie Fox hat during a visit to the Anzio cemetery in Anzio, Italy.
April 29, 1985
Princess Diana sported a striking hot pink ensemble during a visit to Rome, Italy.
April or May 1985
She looked chic in a white ensemble and classy bow tie while visiting Italy with Prince Charles.
June 15, 1985
Princess Diana chose a shiny long sleeved gown to wear to the film premiere of A View To a Kill at Odeon Leicester Square.
July 1985
Diana stepped out in a lace pink dress while attending the Torvill and Dean ice show in Britain.
August 16, 1985
Princess Diana looked rather poised in plaid while leaving the Royal Yacht Britannia with Prince William.
October 19, 1985
Princess Diana opted for an athletic look while visiting the Colonel-in-chief of the Royal Hampshire Regiment in West Berlin, Germany.
October 28, 1985
Diana donned a red Bruce Oldfield gown for an event at the National Galley in Melbourne.
November 4, 1985
The Princess of Wales wore a perfectly purple suit by fashion designer Bruce Oldfield while attending a rock concert in Melbourne, Australia.
November 11, 1985
The Princess of Wales looked flawless in a crystal-beaded silk chiffon gown by Japanese designer Hachi while making an appearance at a gala dinner at the National Gallery in Washington, DC.
March 5, 1986
Princess Diana wore an embroidered purple outfit with a matching hat during a visit to Hull.
May 5, 1986
Princess Diana chose a blue and black evening dress designed by Jacques Azagury while attending a performance by the Vancouver Symphony in Vancouver, Canada.
August 15, 1986
Diana wore a cheerful sweater and sleek looking skirt while arriving at the Aberdeen Airport with a young Prince Harry.
October 1986
Princess Diana looked regal in a purple gown while attending an event at Fishmongers Hall.
November 1986
Princess Diana chose a simple purple and white ensemble while departing from Saudi Arabia.
February 4, 1987
Princess Diana wore a black evening skirt, an orange jacket, and a black bow tie during an official visit to Lisbon, Portugal.
April 1987
The Princess of Wales wore a suit by Catherine Walker and a hat by Graham Smith of Kangol during a visit to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Surrey.
April 1987
Diana wore a blue and white outfit designed by Rifat Ozbek while attending a fashion show in Madrid, Spain.
May 15, 1987
Princess Diana looked glamorous in a light blue gown while attending the Cannes Film Festival in France.
June 1987
The Princess of Wales wore a bold yellow print while attending an Ascot race meeting with the Duchess of York.
June 1987
Diana looked gorgeous in a white and gold dress while attending the world premiere of the James Bond Film The Living Daylights in London.
November 4, 1987
Princess Diana wore a purple dress while attending an event at the Munich Opera House with Prince Charles.
January 1988
The Princess of Wales wore a yellow Paul Costelloe dress while meeting lifeguards at Terrigal Beach during her visit to Australia.
January 27, 1988
Diana chose a patterned Catherine Walker dress while attending a bicentennial dinner-dance during her royal tour of Australia.
January 1988
The Princess of Wales wore a red suit and tights with a decorative bow at the ankle during a visit to parliament in Camberra.
February 1988
Diana accessorized with floral details and purple eyeshadow while on an official visit to Bangkok, Thailand.
February 5, 1988
Princess Diana wore a white pencil skirt with a patterned blouse and white sunglasses while in Bangkok with Prince Charles.
1988
Princess Diana wore a black lace dress with matching shoes and a long pearl necklace.
November 1988
The Princess of Wales wore a cream silk dress by Victor Edelstein while arriving for a dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
March 1, 1989
Diana wore a gold embroidered bedouin gown that was presented to her with a silver tea set to mark the occasion of her visit at the museum in Kuwait City.
March 14, 1989
Diana wore a Catherine Walker suit and a Philip Somerville hat while visiting the Islamic Museum during her official tour of the Gulf States.
April 1989
Diana wore a red Catherine Walker dress and Philip Somerville hat to the passing out parade at Dartmouth Royal Naval College.
April 25, 1989
Princess Diana dressed rather casually to drop off her sons at Wetherby School.
May 1, 1989
The Princess of Wales wore a sparkly blue Catherine Walker gown to a charity ball at Osterley House.
May 11, 1989
Diana was seen outside of Claridges in another Catherine Walker dress paired with a stunning tiara after attending a banquet.
August 14, 1989
Princess Diana wore a plaid skirt suit while at the Aberdeen Airport with Prince William and Prince Harry.
November 8, 1989
Princess Diana wore what she referred to as the "Elvis dress" during a visit to the Culture Centre in Hong Kong.
June 21, 1989
Diana wore a turquoise dress, the Spencer diamond tiara, and Queen Mary's emerald and diamond necklace while attending a banquet at Mansion House hosted by the Lord Mayor of London.
July 20, 1989
Diana opted for a bright red gown and matching pumps while attending a banquet at Claridge's Hotel in London.
December 25, 1989
Princess Diana stood out in a bright purple ensemble and a feathered hat during a Christmas Day service at Sandringham Church.
February 1990
Diana wore a mess jacket from Gieves and Hawkes while attending a dinner of the Royal Hampshire Regiment in Winchester.
April 11, 1990
Princess Diana wore a leopard swimsuit with a matching sarong while on holiday in Necker Island in the Caribbean.
April 17, 1990
Diana wore a shiny green dress while attending the premiere of The Hunt for Red October in London's West End.
June 5, 1990
Diana wore an outfit by Bruce Oldfield while arriving at the Sadlers Wells Theatre in London.
July 1990
Diana looked fresh in a white lace blouse and sleek looking slacks at Courtaulds in London.
August 4, 1990
Princess Diana wore a pink patterned ensemble with matching pink pumps while arriving at Clarence House.
October 18, 1990
Diana wore a black and white off-the-shoulder top with a skirt and kitten heels while attending a gala concert at the Saddlers Wells Theatre.
November 12, 1990
Princess Diana wore a chic white outfit paired with a coordinating headpiece while at the coronation ceremony of Emperor Aki Hito in Tokyo, Japan.
April 26, 1991
Princess Diana in a white chiffon dress designed by Gina Fratini while attending a charity gala ballet performance in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
May 1991
Diana chose to wear a red jacket, a red and white striped skirt, and matching shoes while leaving a detoxification center in Lambeth.
May 23, 1991
Princess Diana looked lovely in a textured navy blue dress while arriving at the Aldwych Theatre in London.
July 3, 1991
Princess Diana wore a stunning red dress by Victor Edelstein while attending a recital in London which raised funds for a hospice charity.
July 17, 1991
Princess Diana wore a floral dress and pink heels while visiting patients at the Middlesex Hospital in London with First Lady Barbara Bush.
May 6, 1992
Diana arrived at Spencer House in London in a stunning sleeveless, halter neck top and full length flowing silk chiffon skirt.
May 1992
The Princess of Wales wore a tan and white button down dress by Catherine Walker while visiting the Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt.
May 15, 1992
Princess Diana wore a blue and white Catherine Walker suit with a hat by Philip Somerville on a visit to the Heliopolis War Cemetery in Cairo.
June 8, 1992
Diana opted for a laid-back look during a school run with Prince William.
July 7, 1992
The Princess of Wales wore a classy white and pink dress with matching satin heels while attending a ballet performance at the London Coliseum.
July 18, 1992
Princess Diana wore a bright green ensemble with a coordinating hat and pair of heels while attending the wedding of Lady Helen Windsor to Tim Taylor at St. George's Chapel.
November 2, 1992
The Princess of Wales wore a colorful ensemble while on a tour with a guide during her visit to the Taj Mahal at Agra.
November 15, 1992
Diana wore a red velvet dress while arriving at the Lille Congress Hall for the opening of Paul McCartney's Liverpool Oratorio album.
March 17, 1993
Diana wore a charming pink button down dress and dark blue heels while in Manchester.
March 26, 1993
Diana wore a light green plaid blazer and black pants while arriving with Prince William at the Zurich Airport.
March 30, 1993
Princess Diana wore denim from head to toe while on her ski trip in Lech, Austria, with Prince William and Prince Harry.
April 15, 1993
Princess Diana attended the premiere of Accidental Hero in London while styled in a green and white striped dress with a matching clutch and heels.
June 1993
Princess Diana wore a black and white belted dress with classic heels while outside of Spencer House in London.
October 12, 1993
Princess Diana wore a pleated off-the-shoulder dress while attending a performance of the La bohĆØme opera at the London Coliseum.
November 11, 1993
Diana wore a bright green dress designed by Catherine Walker while at an evening function at the Dorchester Hotel.
March 15, 1994
Princess Diana wore a simple black suit with a patterned tie while visiting her brother's new baby at St Mary's Hospital in West London.
April 17, 1994
Princess Diana wore a green and light gray letterman's jacket while visiting the Alton Towers Theme Park with Prince William and Prince Harry.
June 1994
Princess Diana arrived at the Serpentine Gallery in style in a black gown by Christina Stambolian, later known as the Revenge Dress.
July 10, 1994
Princess Diana wore a cream colored skirt with a belted white blouse and pearl earrings while attending the British Grand Prix.
October 15, 1994
Diana looked street chic in white pants, a cream colored shirt, and an olive green blazer while shopping in Knightsbridge, London.
January 31, 1995
Princess Diana attended the Council of Fashion Designers of America Ball in New York wearing a fitted navy blue gown.
May 1995
Princess Diana wore a pink Versace suit and a hat by Philip Somerville during a visit to the Howe Barracks in Canterbury.
May 8, 1995
Princess Diana wore a red and black military style evening dress by Catherine Walker while attending a Pavarotti concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
June 1, 1995
Princess Diana wore a grey, beaded, halter-neck dress by Catherine Walker while arriving at the Serpentine Gallery in London.
June 9, 1995
The Princess of Wales stepped out in highlighter green ensemble while visiting Venice as a patron of the Serpentine Gallery.
August 19, 1995
Diana chose a crisp white ensemble with a coordinating hat while attending the VJ Day 50th anniversary celebration in London with Prince William and Prince Harry.
October 26, 1995
The Princess of Wales wore a dark blue dress while attending the Haunted premiere in London.
November 7, 1995
Princess Diana wore a bright orange suit by Versace and carried a black handbag by Dior while visiting Liverpool.
November 20, 1995
Diana left her London health club in an oversized sweatshirt and orange biker shorts.
June 5, 1996
Diana wore a purple Versace gown with matching Jimmy Choo shoes while arriving for a gala dinner at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.
October 31, 1996
Diana attended the Victor Chang Research Institute dinner dance during her visit to Sydney, Australia while wearing a silk blue gown with matching accessories.
December 9, 1996
Diana wore a navy blue and black lace ensemble while attending a gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a benefit ball in New York City.
January 5, 1997
The Princess of Wales wore a crisp white button down with khaki pants during a visit to Huambo, Angola.
January 13, 1997
Diana looked sophisticated in a black and white double-breasted blazer dress while meeting Ana Paula dos Santos, the First Lady of Angola.
February 12, 1997
Diana wore a tightly fitted blue lace dress while arriving at the premiere of the film In Love and War in Leicester Square.
March 10, 1997
Diana wore all black while leaving St. George's Church after attending the memorial service for photographer Terence Donovan.
March 28, 1997
Diana wore a classy gray suit while heading out to lunch with her stepmother, Raine Spencer, at the Connaught Hotel in Mayfair.
April 15, 1997
Diana wore a matching blazer and skirt in baby blue during a visit to the Royal Brompton Hospital.
May 22, 1997
While in Pakistan, Diana wore a traditional Shalwar Kameez in blue and green.
June 3, 1997
Princess Diana arrived in short light blue dress at the Royal Albert Hall for a performance of Swan Lake by the English National Ballet.
June 23, 1997
Diana arrived at a party in New York wearing a champagne colored dress by Catherine Walker and gold shoes by Jimmy Choo.
July 21, 1997
Diana looked red hot in a crimson midi dress by Catherine Walker at Northwick Park & St. Mark's Hospital.
August 9, 1997
Diana kept her look low-key in a white button down and jeans with a brown belt and matching loafers during a three-day trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
August 10, 1997
Diana wore a light pink button down with black pants and matching loafers during her visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Here are our favorite style moments from the late Princess Diana.