Princess Diana will be remembered for many things- her resilience, beauty, and the many amazing, “radical” and historical things she accomplished in her short life. One of which being her incredible style. In fact, Diana wore many of the looks we’ve tried to pull off effortlessly decades ago. She would even use fashion as an act of rebellion with what some called “Secret messages.” From the chokers, the colored stocking, and even wearing two watches: Here are 12 photos proving Princess Diana was a fashion icon:
12 Photos Proving Princess Diana was a Fashion Icon
The Princess of Wales first wore her iconic “black sheep” knit in 1981 to Prince Charles’ polo match. It was just a month before the 19-year-old would marry Charles and go from nursery-school assistant to the Princess of Wales. Many saw the lone “black sheep” as a representation of how she was feeling at the time. The notorious sweater even appeared on Netflix’s The Crown.
12 Photos Proving Princess Diana was a Fashion Icon
Princess Belle who? Considering this photo was taken in 1983 and Beauty and the Beast came out in 1991, we can see what they might have based Belle’s dress on.
12 Photos Proving Princess Diana was a Fashion Icon
Dynasty Di put her signature style on any outfit. Here you can see her rocking two different colored gloves and looking amazing while doing it.
12 Photos Proving Princess Diana was a Fashion Icon
Diana wore these stockings with a black pinstripe leading up to a bow in 1985 and they would still be in style today.
12 Photos Proving Princess Diana was a Fashion Icon
Prince William’s
mom was not afraid of a little color. The fashion icon rocked bright colors head to toe like this outfit in 1986. She even rocked bold colored stockings like a true rockstar in the late 80’s.
12 Photos Proving Princess Diana was a Fashion Icon
There is a lot of debate on whether Princess Diana’s favorite color was blue or pink. Either way she rocked head to blue like nobody else ever could.
12 Photos Proving Princess Diana was a Fashion Icon
Everyone gets excited when the choker comes back into style. We can thank Princess Diana for making it elegant.
12 Photos Proving Princess Diana was a Fashion Icon
Sorry to all the rappers who think they invented the “double watch.” Lady Diana was photographed at a polo game wearing two watches in 1980. The first was hers and the second belonged to Prince Charles.
12 Photos Proving Princess Diana was a Fashion Icon
When Princess Diana wasn’t wearing her choker around her neck, she used it as a headband like a true fashionista.
12 Photos Proving Princess Diana was a Fashion Icon
Princess Diana did not wear glasses or need a prescription. Which means she was rocking these amazing “hipster” glasses in 1990 just for the *fashion.*
12 Photos Proving Princess Diana was a Fashion Icon
On formal occasions, Diana wore a brooch pinned to her dress with an image of Queen Elizabeth, per GrosbyGroup. This bubble gum pink dress with shoulder bows was the sweetest look.
12 Photos Proving Princess Diana was a Fashion Icon
Not many people can rock blue eyeshadow, let alone eyeliner. Diana looked gorgeous and it accentuated her bright blue eyes.
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