Happy Birthday! A look at Princess Diana's most iconic style moments
A look back at some of Lady Diana's most memorable fashion moments
Lady Diana was a trendsetter in many ways: through her focus on charity, the way she chose to raise her boys (she was said to have wanted to be very hands on, something out of the norm for royal families at the time) and through her iconic style.
Diana always found a way to pick very classic pieces and colors and put her unique spin on it, making her stand in a league of her very own. Many of her style elements can be seen today, emulated by many of today’s stars and royal ladies (most notably in her two royal daughters-in-law, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, and her niece Lady Kitty Spencer). In honor of her birthday (she would have been 58 years old), we’re highlighting some of her most memorable choices!
A Royal Announcement
This was our first official peek of the soon-to-be Princess of Wales with her betrothed Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. She very aptly paired her beautiful sapphire ring with a blue skirt suit — giving us our first taste of what her style would soon become as princess.
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Fairy Tale Dress
Lady Di took center stage at her wedding and wowed the world with her dress designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel. She wore an ivory silk taffeta gown with antique lace detailing. Her train measured 25 ft, while her tulle veil was 153 yards. Diana’s dress is one of the most recognized wedding dresses in the world.
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Lady Di in Red
Diana set another trend in poise, elegance and wispy hair when she stepped out on the steps of St. Mary’s Hospital to introduce the world to Prince Harry. Diana sported a cardinal red dresscoat with low red heels.