Princess Diana’s Most Iconic Outfits: Photos Of Her Best Fashion Moments In Honor Of Her Birthday

By:

Elissa Anderson

July 1, 2022 5:20PM EDT

In honor of Princess Diana’s birthday, we’re looking back at the late royal’s most incredible style moments during her years in the spotlight.

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Princess Diana’s Best Looks of All Time

Princess Diana’s Best Looks of All Time — Princess Diana left an indelible mark on the world during her life. She touched millions through her humanitarian efforts, and completely rocked the world with how she upended the royal family and ushered in a new era. But her iconic style has always been a part of her legacy.

Through the ‘80s and ‘90s, Princess Diana set trends and put her own contemporary spin on classic cuts and silhouettes. As she matured in her role and became a mother, her style also went through a transformation. But through it all, her looks were consistently classic and elegant.

In this November 9, 1985 photo, actor John Travolta dances with Princess Diana at a White House dinner in Washington. Her off-the-shoulder black gown was designed by Victor Edelstein. To see more images of Princess Diana’s best looks of all time, check out the rest of the gallery by scrolling through the images below.

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Princess Diana’s Wedding Gown

Princess Diana’s Wedding Gown — Princess Diana wears the iconic ivory silk taffeta fabric wedding gown with antique lace for her wedding Prince Charles in July 1981. The gown was designed by Elizabeth and David Emanuel.

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Princess Diana in Polka Dots

Princess Diana in Polka Dots — Princess Diana wears a polka dot dress at the Ascot races in 1986. She often wore the pattern. She styled her long-sleeve dress with a wide-brim hat, a clutch, and black & white pumps.

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Princess Diana In ‘The Revenge Dress’

Princess Diana In ‘The Revenge Dress’ — Princess Diana wows in an off-the-shoulder black dress by Christina Stambolian with a choker arriving at the Serpentine Gallery in London in June 1994. She looked so stunning and the stunning look would come to be known as her ‘revenge dress’, after a scandal with Prince Charles.

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Princess Most In 1997

Princess Most In 1997 — Princess Diana wears a blue Catherine Walker cocktail dress on June 2, 1997. She wore the outfit for a reception in aid of AIDS Crisis Trust and The Royal Marsden Hospital Cancer Fund.

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Princess Diana In 1990

Princess Diana In 1990 — Princess Diana leaves St. Paul’s Cathedral in London after attending service for The Children’s Society. She wore a matching pink and white checkered wool coat dress by Catherine Walker and a Philip Somerville hat with veil for the October 2, 1990 event.

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Princess Diana In Blue Lace

Princess Diana In Blue Lace — Princess Diana arrives at the film premiere of ‘In Love And War.’ She wore this lace blue Catherine Walker dress with a scoop-neckline & thin straps for the February 1997 event.

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Princess Diana In Red

Princess Diana In Red — Princess Diana wears a tiara and red gown directed by Victor Edelstein for an event in Hungary in 1992. She stunned in the monochromatic look which featured an off-the-shoulder neckline & she styled the frock with a pair of matching red pointed-toe pumps.

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Princess Diana In Military-Inspired Attire

Princess Diana In Military-Inspired Attire — Princess Diana stunned in a white military-inspired suit while visiting the Sandhurst Military Academy in England on April 10, 1987. The ensemble was perfect for the occasion as it featured gold embroidery on the bodice.

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Princess Diana In Blue

Princess Diana In Blue — Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales, wearing a Bruce Oldfield dress ice blue dress and a silver belt. She wore the gown for a charity ball in Sydney on March 28, 1983.

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Princess Diana In Pink

Princess Diana In Pink — Diana, Princess of Wales, wearing the Spencer family tiara and diamond and sapphire jewels given to her by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. She also wore a pink gown designed by Victor Edelstein for a banquet in Australia in April 1983.

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Princess Diana In Yellow

Princess Diana In Yellow — Prince Charles and Princess Diana are pictured during a visit to Tennant Creek School at Alice Springs, Australia on March 21, 1983. She wore this beautiful yellow frock with a white belt.

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Princess Diana At Prince William’s Christening

Princess Diana At Prince William’s Christening — Prince William at his Christening with the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1982. She donned a bright pink floral dress with puffed sleeves & a matching pink hat. Her gorgeous ensemble was incredibly elegant for the family occasion.

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Princess Diana In Australia

Princess Diana In Australia — Princess Diana seen wearing a Donald Campbell pink and white polka dot dress and a John Boyd hat during a walkabout in Australia on April 7, 1983. Princess Diana worked the gorgeous monochromatic-inspired style.

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Princess Diana In 1981

Princess Diana In 1981 — Princess Diana with Princess Grace of Monaco and Prince Charles at the Gala Charity Concert at Goldsmith’s Hall in London in March 1981. Diana wore this look one month after she and Charles got engaged. The dress was designed by Elizabeth and David Emanuel, who also designed her wedding gown.

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