ICYMI, the ’80s have been taking over when it comes to street style trends. With that decade on our minds, we couldn’t help reminiscing about one person who did it best: Princess Diana. The British Royal’s style perfectly encapsulated so much that was wacky and wonderful about ’80s style. We did a bit of digging to find 11 photos of the late princess that pretty much sum up the era – think blazers, big collars, and so much silk.
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The Everyday Blazer
Diana wore the ’80s staple while walking in London back in 1980, before she even officially became a princess.
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A Printed Sweater
No Sloane Ranger‘s wardrobe was complete without a bright, printed sweater, which Diana wore during a stay at Balmoral in Scotland with Prince Charles in 1981.
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Overalls
Diana rocked a pastel-yellow pair while cheering on Prince Charles at a polo match in 1981.
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Oversize Everything
Diana modeled the ’80s trend during 1984, when pregnant with Prince Harry, at a polo match.
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Ornate Collars
Diana put a unique spin on a collared shirt while attending a horse race in 1981.
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Long Silk Dresses
Princess Diana’s bright-blue silk-looking dress was so very ’80s. Here, she posed with Prince Charles and Prince Edward during a 1983 visit to New Zealand.
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The One-Shouldered Top
Diana helped make the one-shouldered look popular for nighttime during a 1982 evening in London.
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The Skinny Belt
Diana’s look during a 1981 visit to Wales practically screams, “1980s!”
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A Big, Bold Collar
Diana’s collar did the talking during a 1983 visit to Canada.
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Long Skirts
Diana’s long skirt even matched her jacket while in Balmoral with Prince Charles in 1981.
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The Suit Set
Diana wore the 1980s working-woman uniform during a 1981 outing in Scotland with Prince Charles.
