3 Vintage Princess Diana Looks, And How To Get Them Now

(Photo: Getty)
(Photo: Getty)

Before the Duchess of Cambridge and Duchess of Sussex became royal style icons, Princess Diana was serving up some seriously effortless looks.

The people’s princess was a master of casual-cool style, but she appeared no less comfortable in dresses and gowns, even when they came with a 25-foot train. She loved supporting British designers and wasn’t afraid to take a few risks with her style, often stepping out in bright colors and bold prints. As Vogue once noted, Diana “wasn’t one to follow trends, and her style choices were in keeping with royal protocol while still seeming personal.”

If we could, we’d emulate every piece of Princess Di’s wardrobe. Below, check out three vintage looks she wore and find out how to re-create them yourself.

1. The Little Blue Dress

Princess Diana wore this blue dress to London's Royal Albert Hall to watch a performance of "Swan Lake" by the English National Ballet in 1997. The classic silhouette is timeless, while the color is light and fun. Also note her slingback kitten heels, which have made their way back into fashion for 2018.
Princess Diana wore this blue dress to London's Royal Albert Hall to watch a performance of "Swan Lake" by the English National Ballet in 1997. The classic silhouette is timeless, while the color is light and fun. Also note her slingback kitten heels, which have made their way back into fashion for 2018.

Get The Look:

<strong><a href="https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/french-connection-whisper-light-a-line-dress-100-exclusive?ID=2829506" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">French Connection A-line dress</a>, $148</strong>; <a href="https://www.macys.com/shop/product/steve-madden-global-clutch?ID=5870544&amp;CategoryID=26846&amp;swatchColor=Blush%2FGold#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D1%26ruleId%3D78%26kws%3Dsteve%20madden%20global%20clutch%26searchPass%3DallMultiMatchWithSpelling%26slotId%3D1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">St<strong>eve Madden clutch</strong></a><strong>, $48</strong>; <strong><a href="https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/2279807/marchesa-crystal-statement-necklace?color=RHODIUM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marchesa statement necklace</a>, $39.97</strong>; <strong><a href="http://us.asos.com/carvela/carvela-kitten-heel-slingback/prd/9041114" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Carvela kitten heels</a>, $94</strong>

2. The Gingham Pants

<a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/gingham-summer-2018-trend_us_5b2d4804e4b0040e2742c920" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gingham</a> is another trend&nbsp;that has stood the test of time, making it feel both timeless and modern at once. Diana paired classic red and white gingham pants with a red sweater and white loafers for this effortlessly cool look, which she sported back in 1986. It's pretty much the perfect transition outfit.&nbsp;

Get The Look:

<strong><a href="https://www.revolve.com/etoile-pant/dp/CAPU-WP13/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Capulet Etoile pants</a>, $128</strong>; <strong><a href="http://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0597650001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">H&amp;M sweater</a>, $12.99</strong>; <strong><a href="https://mpgsport.com/products/milano-button-up-everyday-shirt?variant=6918300631085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Milano technical dress shirt</a>, $48</strong>; <strong><a href="https://www.sperry.com/en/sayel-away-sneaker/24068W.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sperry Sayel Away sneakers</a>, $59.95</strong>

3. The All-White Ensemble

This Princess Di look, for a shopping trip in London in 1994, is another great look for the summer-to-fall transition period. And for all those fashion purists, there's still plenty of time to get all your white-wearing in before Labor Day (but if we're being honest, that fashion rule is outdated and you should just wear whatever you want, whenever you want.)<strong>&nbsp;</strong>

Get The Look:

<strong><a href="https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/marc-joseph-new-york-east-village-loafer/401311?activeColor=063" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marc Joseph loafers</a>, $89.98</strong>; <a href="http://www.coldwatercreek.com/jackets-and-vests/linen-boyfriend-jacket/3030157455051318210.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Coldwater Creek linen boyfriend jacket</strong></a><strong>, $89.95</strong>; <strong><a href="https://kotn.com/products/fitted-turtleneck" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kotn fitted turtleneck</a>, $45</strong>;&nbsp; <strong><a href="https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-high-waist-white-denim-jeans?collection=womens-jeans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Everlane high-waisted skinny jeans</a>, $68</strong>

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In Itchenor, West Sussex.
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1971

In Itchenor, West Sussex.&nbsp;
In Itchenor, West Sussex. 

1980

After Princess Margaret's 50th birthday party in London.&nbsp;
After Princess Margaret's 50th birthday party in London. 

1980

At the&nbsp;Young England Kindergarten in London.&nbsp;
At the Young England Kindergarten in London. 

1981

The day she and Prince Charles announced their engagement in London, England.&nbsp;
The day she and Prince Charles announced their engagement in London, England. 

1981

With Prince Charles at their wedding at the St. Paul's Cathedral.&nbsp;
With Prince Charles at their wedding at the St. Paul's Cathedral. 

1981

In Balmoral, Scotland.
In Balmoral, Scotland.

1981

In Tetbury, Gloucestershire.
In Tetbury, Gloucestershire.

1981

At the V&amp;A Museum in London, England.&nbsp;
At the V&A Museum in London, England. 

1981

At a polo match with Prince Charles in Windsor.&nbsp;
At a polo match with Prince Charles in Windsor. 

1981

In Romsey, Hampshire.
In Romsey, Hampshire.

1982

With Prince Charles and newborn Prince William in London.&nbsp;
With Prince Charles and newborn Prince William in London. 

1982

In London, England.&nbsp;
In London, England. 

1982

Watching Prince Charles play&nbsp;polo in Windsor.&nbsp;
Watching Prince Charles play polo in Windsor. 

1982

In Wrexham, Wales.
In Wrexham, Wales.

1982

At Guildhall in London.&nbsp;
At Guildhall in London. 

1983

With Prince Charles in Australia.&nbsp;
With Prince Charles in Australia. 

1983

In Brisbane, Australia.&nbsp;
In Brisbane, Australia. 

1984

At a charity event in London, England.&nbsp;
At a charity event in London, England. 

1985

With Prince Charles in Hawaii.&nbsp;
With Prince Charles in Hawaii. 

1985

At the London premiere of &nbsp;"A View To a Kill."
At the London premiere of  "A View To a Kill."

1985

In Newcastle.&nbsp;
In Newcastle. 

1985

At a gala in Washington, D.C.&nbsp;
At a gala in Washington, D.C. 

1985

At the National Gallery of Art&nbsp;in Washington, D.C.
At the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

1986

In Saudi Arabia.
In Saudi Arabia.

1986

At the America's Cup Ball in London, England.
At the America's Cup Ball in London, England.

1986

In Japan.&nbsp;
In Japan. 

1987

In Berlin, Germany.&nbsp;
In Berlin, Germany. 

1987

Welcoming&nbsp;King Fahd on his arrival in Britain.
Welcoming King Fahd on his arrival in Britain.

1987

With Prince Charles in Munich, Germany.&nbsp;
With Prince Charles in Munich, Germany. 

1987

At the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.&nbsp;
At the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. 

1987

With Prince Harry in Balmoral, Scotland.&nbsp;&nbsp;
With Prince Harry in Balmoral, Scotland.  

1988

During British Fashion Week in&nbsp;London.
During British Fashion Week in London.

1988

In Paris, France.&nbsp;
In Paris, France. 

1988

With Prince William at Guards Polo Club in Windsor.
With Prince William at Guards Polo Club in Windsor.

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