Princess Diana is a true fashion icon. Her sense of style was so imitated and beloved the world over that we still admire her outfits more than 20 years after her death. In fact, a survey conducted by e-retailer Lyst in 2019 revealed that Princess Diana’s iconic style remains the biggest influence on fashion to this day.
Yesterday would have been Princess Diana’s 63rd birthday, and her friend and former sister-in-law, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, celebrated the milestone. Sarah, who was married to Prince Andrew, brother of Charles III, wrote, “Happy birthday to my dear friend Diana. You were a pillar of light and love and you leave an incredible legacy. I will forever remember the laughs we shared and the familiarity and kindness I felt in you. I know you are always watching over us. Rest in peace, my friend.”
The Duchess wasn’t the only one celebrating Princess Diana’s birthday. Media, fashion insiders, and royal fans around the world took to the internet to relive the late princess’ accomplishments. In doing so, they brought renewed attention to the princess’s inimitable and timeless style. Here are the best of it.
June 4, 1981 – Princess Diana wears a red polka dot dress. August 1981 – Princess Diana wears a beige skirt and jacket on her honeymoon. August 1981 – Princess Diana wears a floral white dress and white choker by David Campbell September 1981 – Princess Diana wears a tartan coat, black hat and handbag November 1982 – Princess Diana wears a blue dress by Bruce Oldfield June 29, 1983 – Princess Diana wears a red and white top, skirt, matching hat and ballet flats July 24, 1983 – Princess Diana wears a polka dot dress July 1983 – Princess Diana wears an aqua green dress with a white collar April 22, 1985 – Princess Diana wears a blue-grey suit by Bruce Oldfield in Milan April 23, 1985 – Princess Diana wears a red suit by Jasper Conran April 24, 1985– Princess Diana wears a white suit and black bow tie by Jasper Conran 5 May 1985 – Princess Diana wears a green coat by Emmanuals 1985 – Princess Diana wears a red coat, high heels and a red and white polka dot dress 20 June 1985 – Princess Diana wears a pink blouse and skirt 16 August 1985 – Princess Diana wears a blue and pink checked skirt and a black belted blazer 1 October 1985 – Princess Diana wears a blue shoulder length dress in Melbourne 11 November 1985 – Princess Diana wears a white sequined gown by Bee 1 June 1986 – Princess Diana wears a white skirt by Mondi with red polka dots and matching ankle socks 1 May 1986 – Princess Diana wears a blue sweater and white straight leg trousers May 15, 1987 – Princess Diana wears a baby blue gown by Catherine Walker August 10, 1987 – Princess Diana wears a yellow pantsuit in Spain November 1, 1987 – Princess Diana wears a pink ball gown by Catherine Walker February 5, 1988 – Princess Diana wears a white skirt, patterned top and white aviator hat May 2, 1988 – Princess Diana wears brown leather boots, jeans, a green blazer and a blue cap November 10, 1988 – Princess Diana wears a red and black gown by Catherine Walker January 12, 1989 – Princess Diana wears a pink and blue gown by Catherine Walker May 11, 1989 – Princess Diana wears a lilac dress by Catherine Walker May 1989 – Princess Diana wears a beige skirt and jacket with a white wide-brimmed hat July 20, 1989 – Princess Diana wears a red gown and a matching clutch bag September 7, 1989 – Princess Diana wears a white pleated skirt and a blue and white striped cardigan November 8, 1989 – wears a white beaded gown May 8, 1990 – Princess Diana wears a white jacket, hat and pleated skirt May 10, 1990 – Princess Diana wears a black and white dress October 1990 – Princess Diana wears a red dress by Victor Edelstein December 23, 1990 – Princess Diana wears a red, white and black houndstooth suit July 8, 1991 – Princess Diana wears a blue dress and blue high heels July 22, 1991 – Princess Diana wears a blue dress and blue high heels – Princess Diana wore a black dress by David Sassoon and Lochlan Mullaney for Belville Sassoon September 19, 1991 – Princess Diana wore a one-sleeved silk Catherine Walker dress October 15, 1991 – Princess Diana wore a salon-style pink chiffon dress by Catherine Walker February 1992 – Princess Diana wore a black and jeweled gown by Catherine Walker March 23, 1992 – Princess Diana wore a red gown by Victor Edelstein 1992 – Princess Diana wore a yellow coat and pleated skirt May 13, 1992 – Princess Diana wore a beige dress with a white collar June 23, 1992 – Princess Diana wore a black and white long-sleeved dress October 19, 1992 – Princess Diana wore a long-sleeved dress by Victor EdelsteinPrincess Diana wears a black gown and pearl choker November 1992 – Princess Diana wears a purple patterned Catherine Walker gown March 17, 1993 – Princess Diana wears a pink suit April 15, 1993 – Princess Diana wears a mint green dress June 1993 – Princess Diana wears a navy polka dot dress and a white blazer November 11, 1993 – Princess Diana wears a green Catherine Walker gown 1993 pink off-the-shoulder dress and white high heels June 1994 – Princess Diana wears an off-the-shoulder Christina Stambolian October 15, 1994 1994 – Princess Diana wears white high-waisted jeans, a white turtleneck and a khaki blazer December 1, 1994 – Princess Diana wears a white suit and a large black belt January 1, 1995 – Princess Diana wears a black gown and pearl necklace June 1995 – Princess Diana wears a grey beaded Catherine Walker dress September 25, 1995 – Princess Diana wears a red Christian Lacroix dress November 20, 1995 – Princess Diana wears fluorescent orange bike shorts and high-tops while leaving a health club November 23, 1995 – Princess Diana wears a white sleeveless shift dress by Versace November 24, 1995 – wears a pale pink suit in Argentina 1996 – Princess Diana wears a gold sequin dress May 2, 1996 – Princess Diana wears a blue gown and shoes with a matching clutch June 5, 1996 – Princess Diana wears a purple Versace dress September 24, 1996 – Princess Diana wears a white lace gown December 10, 1996 – Princess Diana wears a black satin gown January 1, 1997 – Princess Diana wears a light green suit and a Chanel bag January 13, 1997 – Princess Diana meets with Paula dos Santos January 14, 1997 – Princess Diana wears a high-waisted khaki paint and sleeveless denim top February 12, 1997 – A blue lace Catherine Walker dress May 5, 1997 – Princess Diana wears a blue and pink striped sweater and white pants May 29, 1997 – Princess Diana wears a pale pink dress and a white handbag June 3, 1997 – Princess Diana wears a light blue sequin mini dress June 17, 1997 – Princess Diana wears a light blue sequin mini dress June 23, 1997 – Princess Diana wears a light blue sequin mini dress June 24, 1997 – Princess Diana wears a light blue sequin mini dress June 25, 1997 – Princess Diana wears a light blue sequin mini dress June 26, 1997 – Princess Diana wears a light blue sequin mini dress June 27, 1997 – Princess Diana wears a light blue sequin mini dress June 29, 1997 – Princess Diana wears a light blue sequin mini dress June 28, 1997 – Princess Diana wears a light blue sequin mini dress June 29 …Princess Diana wears a red dress by Jacques Azagury 23 June 1997 – Princess Diana wears a white cocktail dress by Catherine Walker 21 July 1997 – Princess Diana wears a red dress with a beige handbag and high heels
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