Princess Diana's Style: 100 Of The Most Iconic Princess Diana Fashion Moments
From being a teen bride as Lady Diana Spencer, to revenge looks as the Princess of Wales, each of Diana's iconic fashion moments spoke a thousand words
Though Emma Corrin and Elizabeth Debicki's portrayals of Lady Diana Spencer, then Diana, Princess of Wales, in The Crown, has reignited our love of the royal's personal style (her infamous 'black sheep' jumper has been re-released), we have always been enamoured with Princess Diana's fashion and iconic outfits.
Despite being somewhat bound by the institution into which she married, Diana used her Catherine Walker, Versace, and Christina Stambolian gowns to express her personality. From the velvet Victor Edelstein dress she wore as John Travolta twirled her around a White House dinner dance, to the daring, off-the-shoulder cocktail dress that cemented her status as a fashion power player, not to mention a certain fairytale wedding dress, here are 100 of Princess Diana's best fashion moments...
Lady Diana Spencer outside her flat, 1980
Before her engagement to Prince Charles, 19-year-old Spencer is photographed outside her home as rumours of the romance begin to swirl. The teen pairs her shirt and cardigan with earrings, a pearl necklace and a silk scarf.
Lady Diana Spencer at work, 1980
Diana worked at the Young England Kindergarden Nursery School prior to her role as the Princess of Wales.
Lady Diana Spencer at the polo, 1980
Prior to becoming a Princess, Diana is seen chatting with Sarah Ferguson at the polo in 1980. She wears wedged espadrilles, not dissimilar to those now worn by her daughter-in-laws Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
Lady Diana Spencer at the Windsor polo, 1980
While watching her future husband play polo, the teen wears a 'black sheep' jumper that has since been recreated by Rowing Blazers.
Lady Diana Spencer leaving Princess Margaret's 50th birthday party, 1980
Spencer was caught leaving the Ritz as rumours of her relationship to the royal family were emerging.
Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles announce their engagement, February 1981
Newly-engaged Spencer dresses in a blue skirt suit to announce her and Prince Charles' engagement.
Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles at Balmoral, May 1981
Spencer dresses in a knitted jumper, corduroy trousers and wellington boots while in Scotland.
Lady Diana Spencer on her wedding day, July 1981
Diana, Princess of Wales on her wedding day wearing a gown designed by The Emanuels.
Prince Charles and Princess Diana of Wales pose in Balmoral, August, 1981
The newly-titled Princess Diana covers up in a Bill Pashley suit to pose in after her and husband Charles' honeymoon.
Princess Diana at The Victoria And Albert Museum, November 1981
The day after her pregnancy was announced, the 20 year-old rests her eyes in a Bellville Sassoon at the Splendours Of The Gonzagas Exhibition Gala.
Princess Diana at the Barbican Centre, March 1982
The mother-to-be sports a red David Sassoon maternity dress.
Princess Diana, Prince Charles and Prince William leave the hospital, June 1982
The new mother glows in a green dress to welcome her son into the world.
Princess Diana, Prince Charles and Prince William at Prince William's Christening, August 1982
A pink-clad Diana, Princess of Wales and Prince Charles look lovingly at baby Prince William on the day of his Christening at Buckingham Palace in 1982.
Princess Diana at the Guildhall in London, November 1982
Diana looks cool in a one-shoulder drop-waisted dress to the event.
Princess Diana at the ballet, December 1982
Diana chooses a red, sequinned dress for the ballet.
Princess Diana visits Uluru, March 1983
Diana keeps cool in a white dress by Benny Ong on the royal tour of Australia.
Princess Diana in Brisbane, April 1983
Diana, wears the Spencer family tiara.
Princess Diana at the polo, May 1983
The mother-of-one wears cropped tweed trousers to the polo.
Sarah Ferguson and Princess Diana at the polo, June 1983
Diana rewears her black sheep jumper.
Princess Diana and Prince Charles at Clarence House, August 1983
Diana looks demure in a two-piece by Bruce Oldfield.
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
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