Princess Diana Was Always A Fashion Icon, As These Striking Photos Show

Princess Diana died in a high speed car crash in Paris on Aug. 31, 1997. Her death shook an entire world of people who admired her compassion, work ethic, love of children and yes, her style.

Over the years, as Diana grew older and more confident, her style of course evolved. But whether she was cheering on Prince Charles at a polo match in 1981, stealing the show in a gorgeous white gown and tiara in 1989 or dropping jaws in a mini beaded dress in 1997, she wore every single outfit with a sense of elegance and grace.

One of the ways we’ll be honoring her life is by taking a look back at some of her most iconic style moments over the years. Which one is your favorite?

1970

In Itchenor, West Sussex.
In Itchenor, West Sussex.

1971

In Itchenor, West Sussex. 
In Itchenor, West Sussex. 

1980

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

1980

At the Young England Kindergarten in London. 
At the Young England Kindergarten in London. 

1981

The day she and Prince Charles announced their engagement in London, England. 
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. 
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&A Museum in London, England. 
At the V&A Museum in London, England. 

1981

At a polo match with Prince Charles in Windsor. 
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. 
With Prince Charles and newborn Prince William in London. 

1982

In London, England. 
In London, England. 

1982

Watching Prince Charles play polo in Windsor. 
Watching Prince Charles play polo in Windsor. 

1982

In Wrexham, Wales.
In Wrexham, Wales.

1982

At Guildhall in London. 
At Guildhall in London. 

1983

With Prince Charles in Australia. 
With Prince Charles in Australia. 

1983

In Brisbane, Australia. 
In Brisbane, Australia. 

1984

At a charity event in London, England. 
At a charity event in London, England. 

1985

With Prince Charles in Hawaii. 
With Prince Charles in Hawaii. 

1985

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

1985

In Newcastle. 
In Newcastle. 

1985

At a gala in Washington, D.C. 
At a gala in Washington, D.C. 

1985

At the National Gallery of Art 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. 
In Japan. 

1987

In Berlin, Germany. 
In Berlin, Germany. 

1987

Welcoming King Fahd on his arrival in Britain.
Welcoming King Fahd on his arrival in Britain.

1987

With Prince Charles in Munich, Germany. 
With Prince Charles in Munich, Germany. 

1987

At the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. 
At the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. 

1987

With Prince Harry in Balmoral, Scotland.  
With Prince Harry in Balmoral, Scotland.  

1988

During British Fashion Week in London.
During British Fashion Week in London.

1988

In Paris, France. 
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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1982

With Prince Charles and Prince William. 
With Prince Charles and Prince William. 

1982

With Prince Charles and Prince William.
With Prince Charles and Prince William.

1982

With Prince William.
With Prince William.

1983

With Prince William.
With Prince William.

1983

With Prince William.
With Prince William.

1983

With Prince William.
With Prince William.

1983

With Prince William.
With Prince William.

1983

With Prince William.
With Prince William.

1984

With Prince William.
With Prince William.

1985

With Prince William.
With Prince William.

1985

With Prince William.
With Prince William.

1985

With Prince William.
With Prince William.

1986

With Prince William and Prince Harry.
With Prince William and Prince Harry.

1986

With Prince William and Prince Harry.
With Prince William and Prince Harry.

1986

With Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry. 
With Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry. 

1986

With Prince William and Prince Harry.
With Prince William and Prince Harry.

1986

With Prince William and Prince Harry. 
With Prince William and Prince Harry. 

1986

With Prince Harry. 
With Prince Harry. 

1987

With Prince Harry. 
With Prince Harry. 

1987

With Prince Harry.
With Prince Harry.

1987

With Prince William. 
With Prince William. 

1988

With Prince William.
With Prince William.

1988

With Prince Harry. 
With Prince Harry. 

1988

With Prince William and Prince Harry.
With Prince William and Prince Harry.

1989

With Prince William and Prince Harry.
With Prince William and Prince Harry.

1989

With Prince William. 
With Prince William. 

1989

With Prince William and Prince Harry.
With Prince William and Prince Harry.

1991

With Prince William and Prince Harry.
With Prince William and Prince Harry.

1993

With Prince William and Prince Harry.
With Prince William and Prince Harry.

1993

With Prince William and Prince Harry.
With Prince William and Prince Harry.

1995

With Prince William and Prince Harry.
With Prince William and Prince Harry.

1995

With Prince Harry.
With Prince Harry.

1995

With Prince William and Prince Harry.
With Prince William and Prince Harry.

1997

With Prince William, Prince Harry and friends.
With Prince William, Prince Harry and friends.

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