Princess Diana was the most photographed woman on the planet, and her stunning style often sparked a frenzy. The late Princess of Wales was ahead of her time and influenced a generation.
Diana was not shy in wearing high-street looks to huge fashion labels in couture. However she knew she was under the microscope as the nation was quick to pick up on her trends.
She started as a demure titled lady donning romantic looks in her early years, before transceding to a confident woman. Diana, who died at the age of 36, did not conform to the strict Royal Family rules surrounding protocol when she seperated then later decided to divorce King Charles back in, 1996.
Instead she used her clothes to make bold statements, which many people do and has become part of the society we live in. Diana became more persoanlly involved with her choice of dresses and jewllery in a bid to expressive her true self, which went hand in hand with her persona.
Despite being dead for over 25 years her looks are still as important as they were then. The Express.co.uk have taken a look back over her most memorable fashion debuts and put together a list of dresses that will make you stand out from the crowd this winter and over the festive period.
The famous black “revenge dress” was designed by Christina Stambolian and was a spectacular coup by the Princess. It was worn on the very evening that then-Prince Charles made his notorious adultery admission on television.
However it comes at a heft price tag as it was sold at an auction for a whopping £39,098.
Little black dresses are perfect for winter events as they are versatile and can be dressed up or down by styling it with dazzling accessories.
One great element is that they are also affordable. We have found the stunning Black Velvet Twisted Bardot Ruched Mini Dress from Club Lodnon that retails at £50.
It looks almost identical to Princess Diana’s and comes in a size 4 to a size 20 – you can buy it here now online.
Although if you are after a longer dress that falls just below the knee then the Goddiva Draped Shoulder Velvet Corset Midi dress from Debenhams is stunning – You can buy it here for £68 by clicking on the link.
diana looked regal and sophisticated when she wore a white silk gown with a high-collar bolero jacket during a 1989 visit to Hong Kong and at the British Fashion Award – it was dubbed the Elvis Dress.
It is bang on trend this winter to wear sequin or embellished long-sleeve dresses.
If you head to Karen Millen they have the Black Bandage Figure Form Knit Embellished Maxi Dress, which comes in black, pink and white – you can buy it here now for £77.
39 years ago Princess Diana attended a gala dinner at the White House in November 1985. It is named after the American actor John Travolta, whom the princess danced with at the dinner and stunned in a floor-length balldown.
We have found the perfect alternative for just £52, and is a One Shoulder Maxi Dress With a Ruched Side And Front Leg Split – you can buy it now if you click here.
