From her wedding dress to her "revenge dress," the people's princess rocked some seriously gorgeous gowns throughout the '80s and '90s. Diana's distinctive fashion won't be soon forgotten, and both celebrities and designers alike still look to her iconic style today. Read on to see 50 of the most stunning dresses Princess Diana ever wore.
With a 25-foot train and 10,000 pearls, co-designer David Emanuel didn't downplay Diana's most famous fashion moment: Her wedding. "I wanted the dress to reflect that but she was going in as Lady Diana Spencer and coming out as the Princess of Wales," he said. "If you did a subtle little number, it's not going to work!"
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1981
While attending an event at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1981, the Princess opted for this dreamy off-the-shoulder chiffon ballgown by Bellville Sassoon. Diana favored the high-end designer in her early royal days, especially while she was pregnant.
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1982
With Prince William on the way, the newlywed turned heads in this drop-waist gown by Bruce Oldfield. "The English rose syndrome was never my bag," the designer said. "I liked to see her in much simpler things."
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1982
While pregnant with Prince William, Diana stunned in an empire-waist red satin ballgown covered with intricate details. From the square neckline to the lace-trimmed bell sleeves, Diana looked straight out of a Jane Austen novel.
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1983
On her royal tour to Australia and New Zealand, Diana accessorized her pink Victor Edelstein dress with the Spencer family tiara. Unlike other members of the royal family, she rarely wore gloves so she could connect more freely with the people she met.
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1983
The Emanual design team created this sheer garment for a meeting with New Zealand's prime minister.
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1984
Princess Diana looked ethereal in a two-tone pink sequin gown, as she attended a performance at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in 1984. The Princess paired the pleated drop-waist gown with a rope pearl choker and metallic accessories.
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1984
Pregnant with her second son, Diana attended a movie premiere in glamorous maternity wear also by Catherine Walker.
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1985
It does not get any more '80s than this. Di's black-and-blue fantasy gown came courtesy of Jacques Azagury.
In addition to Walker, Bruce Oldfield also frequently dressed Diana through the '80s. She wore this ruched number to the National Gallery in Melbourne.
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1985
The fashion icon knew good outfits wow from every angle. She styled this plunging Catherine Walker gown by wearing a long strand of pearls down her back.
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1985
Diana didn't always wear her necklaces as necklaces, however. She once repurposed an emerald choker — a wedding gift from the Queen — as a headband for a formal night out. Her matching gown is by the Emanuels.
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1985
The Princess of Wales won over Americans on her first official visit to the U.S. This asymmetric beaded gown came from the Japanese designer Hachi.
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1985
During that trip, the young princess famously stole a dance with John Travolta. An iconic photo captures her Victor Edelstein dress twirling perfectly.
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1985
It may look like a wedding dress, but the lace-and-satin design by Murray Arbeid appeared at a dinner in Washington D.C. Diana showed off another gift from her mother-in-law: A diamond tiara called "Queen Mary's Lover's Knot."
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1985
Princess Diana turned heads in a satin yellow ballgown designed by Murray Arbeid, while arriving for a premiere in London in 1985. The puffed sleeves and deep V-neck were very on-trend back then.
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1986
Diana turned to cream again for a banquet in Oman. This Emanuel ensemble favors a slimmer satin skirt, though.
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1986
Princess Diana chose an ice blue long-sleeved evening gown by Catherine Walker for a dinner hosted by the Emir of Qatar in the country's capital, Doha. The ruched waist gave way to a chiffon train that trailed behind her
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1987
The Cannes red carpet never recovered from this all-star moment. Diana literally glowed in this chiffon creation by Catherine Walker, reportedly inspired by Grace Kelly in To Catch a Thief.
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1987
Walker seemingly took cues from Disney princesses for this fairytale look. The rosy ballgown — worn first at the Berlin Opera House — also appeared in an official portrait by Terence Donovan.
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1988
Princess Diana chose a one-shoulder gown by Catherine Walker for a state dinner at the British Embassy in Paris. The red and black floral evening gown featured a full skirt and ruched bodice, and paired perfectly with the Princess's subtle red lip and pearl earrings.
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1989
While headlines dubbed it her "Elvis dress," Walker reportedly drew inspiration from Elizabethan ruffs. Her interpretation included a white silk crepe dress and bolero jacket, both embroidered with sequins and pearls.
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1989
Walker also created this elaborate pink ensemble, which Diana wore while meeting the Crown Prince of Kuwait.
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1989
Without beads and jewels, this floral print dress seems relatively casual in comparison. Walker did add an oversized bow on the back, however.
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1989
Diana debuted this Victor Edelstein design at the premiere of Dangerous Liaisons, but it more famously appeared on the cover of Life magazine after her death.
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1989
In Dubai, Princess Diana turned to designer Zandra Rhodes for her lilac evening gown at the British consulate's dinner. The sheer long-sleeved gown featured a deep V-neck, a geometric pattern and a jewel pendant center.
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1990
The Princess especially adored this Victor Edelstein number. She rewore the dress eight times over the years.
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