18 Things You Need to Embody Princess Diana's Iconic Style

We picked some of Princess Diana's most memorable and relatable outfits and found everything you need to recreate the legendary looks!

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Princess Diana‘s impact on fashion and culture is still felt today. The most recent season of Netflix’s The Crown, which portrays a young and fashionable Diana, proved just that as it inspired the masses to recreate her iconic looks in the following months. From biker shorts and vintage sweatshirts to pinstripe suits and bold blazers, there’s no doubt Diana’s sense of style will continue to influence generations to come.

In honor of what would be Princess Diana’s 60th birthday, we rounded up everything you need to rock nine of her legendary looks.

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Ganni Ruffle Collar Cotton Poplin Shirt

This exaggerated collared shirt is perfect for layering. Wear it underneath a sweater or alone for a sophisticated look.

$165

Nordstrom

$165

Saks Fifth Avenue

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Babydoll Collar Cotton Shirt

We love this blouse, it’s so lovely and chic! We recommend pairing it with some denim or linen pants.

$50

$30

Mango

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Lilac Basic Stretch Crepe Blazer Dress

This wrap blazer is super flattering thanks to the waist tie that will make you look snatched! 

$52

$20

Misguided

Lilac Gold Button Blazer Dress

Show everyone you mean business with this bold hued blazer dress. We love how you can dress this one up or down.

$68

$34

PrettyLittleThing

Double-Breasted Blazer Dress

Diana mastered the blazer dress and always found ways to make it contemporary.

$60

$50

SHEIN

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Oversized Jacket

Embody your inner Diana with this red puffer dupe when it gets chilly.

$60

$30

H&M

Chelsea Boots in Brown Faux Suede

These boots are great for the changing seasons, no wonder Diana wore a similar pair on her ski trip.

$45

$41

ASOS

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Asos Design Tall Cami Maxi Slip Dress

With high shine satin and a lace back, you’ll be ready for any fancy event on your calendar.

$72

ASOS

Silk Slip with Lace Insert Detail

This slip dress is perfect for dressing up or down! For a more casual yet elevated look, throw on a leather jacket.

$79

Intimissimi

Daimay Multi-Layer Pearl Choker Necklace

While not many people have access to the royal family’s Crown Jewels, you can emulate Diana’s elegant style by wearing this multi-layer pearl choker.

$9

Amazon

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LookbookStore Women Casual Striped Plaid Blazer

Pinstripe blazers never go out of style! This one will help you look classy and feel confident whether you’re at a business meeting or brunch with friends.

$40

Amazon

Weekday Laya Oversized Tailored Coat in Navy Pinstripe

This pinstripe coat is pretty close to the one Diana wore! Not to mention, it’s a great layering piece.

$214

$86

ASOS

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Ladies Hot Pink Bowtie Blouse by Factoryblue

This gorgeous hot pink blouse is the epitome of class! Pair it with a skirt or leather pants for a date night or office look.

$27

Etsy

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Original Wayfarer Classic

The Wayfarer is an iconic style that flatters almost any head shape. 

$204

$174

Ray Ban

Lauren Ralph Lauren Gold-Tone Bezel Acrylic Pearl Stud Earrings

These pearl earring dupes are not only affordable but you can also wear them with any outfit.

$24

Macy’s

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Princess Diana Sweatshirt Vintage

Diana had quite the collection of vintage sweatshirts. This one is a dupe for her most iconic look that she wore on repeat to devalue the price of her paparazzi images.

$32

$27

Etsy

Onzie Biker Shorts

Nobody can pull off biker shorts quite like Diana did. These will hug you in all the right places.

$58

Revolve

Gildan Men’s Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt

Buy every color of these affordable sweatshirts and pair them with biker shorts for a Diana-approved look.

$8-$34

Amazon

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Oversized Houndstooth Knit Cropped Cardigan Sweater by GreenlandCreations

It’s almost cardigan season! This particular sweater resembles the one Diana wore.

$53

$40

Etsy

For more style inspiration, check out our current Lululemon obsessions. 

-Originally published on Wed., Dec. 16, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. PST.

7 Ways Prince Harry and Prince William Have Continued to Honor Princess Diana's Legacy

July 1 marks what would have been the late Princess Diana's 60th birthday. Take a look back at all of the ways Prince Harry and Prince William have paid tribute to their mother over the years.

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While the public remembers Princess Diana as the people’s princess, Prince William and Prince Harry will always think of her as “the best mum in the world.”

“We felt incredibly loved, her and I,” the Duke of Cambridge said in the 2017 documentary Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy, “and I’m very grateful that that love still feels there.”

It’s been almost 24 years since the Princess of Wales died. Her life ended at the age of 36 following a Paris car crash in 1997, and mourners would never forget watching William and Harry, who were just 15 and 12 at the time, walk behind their mother’s coffin at her funeral.

Throughout their lives, the brothers have continued to honor Diana’s legacy, including with their work, tributes and memories they share with their children. And now, on July 1, they’re marking what would have been their mother’s 60th birthday.

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Princess Diana’s Most Iconic Fashion Statements Through the Years

In honor of the occasion, here’s a look back at seven ways Harry and William have paid tribute to Diana over the years.

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By Paying Tribute With a Statue Honoring Diana

On July 1, what would be Diana’s 60th birthday, William and Harry will gather in Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden to unveil a statue of the late Princess of Wales.

“The statue was commissioned to mark the twentieth anniversary of her death and recognize her positive impact in the U.K. and around the world,” an August statement from the dukes read. “The Princes hope that the statue will help all those who visit Kensington Palace to reflect on their mother’s life and her legacy.”

In 2017, the Sunken Garden was temporarily renamed The White Garden and featured flowers in white and soft pastel colors as a nod to Diana’s wardrobe, which was on display at the palace at the time. William and Harry also visited the garden ahead of the 20th anniversary of her death.

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By Sharing Their Personal Memories About Diana

In addition, Harry and William marked the anniversary by participating in the HBO documentary Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy. They recalled memories from their childhood and spoke about how she shaped who they are today.

“I give thanks that I was lucky enough to be her son and that I got to know her for the 15 years that I did,” William said. “She set us up really well. She gave us the right tools and had prepared us well for life in the best way she could not obviously knowing what was going to happen.”

Added Harry, “She was our mum. She still is our mum. And you know, of course as a son, I would say that she’s the best mum in the world.”

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By Continuing Her Work

Harry and William have also carried on their mother’s legacy by supporting organizations that were close to her heart. William, for instance, is patron of The Passage, which offers support and resources for people without a home. He first learned about its services during a 1993 visit with Diana and has continued to come by many times over the years. The Duke of Cambridge is also patron of Child Bereavement U.K., which offers support to children and families when a child grieves or dies. Diana attended and supported the non-profit’s launch in 1994.

Similarly, Harry is continuing Diana’s work of educating the public about HIV/AIDS and shattering stigmas. He’s encouraged people to get tested and founded Sentebale—an organization he launched with Prince Seeiso to support young people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa. Harry has also championed his mother’s landmine clearance work. Diana walked through an active minefield in Angola in 1997 and is often credited with raising awareness for an international treaty against landmines, which was signed shortly after her death. Harry retraced her steps in 2019 and has spoken about the “vital mission of de-mining Angola.”

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By Remembering Her at Their Weddings

When William proposed to Kate Middleton in 2010, he popped the question with the sapphire and diamond engagement ring that once belonged to his mother. The couple tied the knot in 2011 and made sure to recognize the Princess of Wales on their big day—such as by playing the hymn “Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer,” which was sung at Diana’s funeral.

Harry also picked significant stones for Meghan Markle‘s engagement ring when he proposed in 2017—choosing a center diamond from Botswana, which holds a special place in their hearts, and framing it between two diamonds from Diana’s personal collection. And on their wedding day in 2018, the Duchess of Sussex walked down the aisle with a bouquet consisting of handpicked blooms from Harry and Forget-Me-Nots, Diana’s favorite flower.

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By Naming Their Children After Her

When William and Kate’s daughter was born in 2015, they named her Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, with the middle monikers being nods to Queen Elizabeth II and Diana. Harry and Meghan also honored the Queen and Princess of Wales by naming their daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor after she was born in June.

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By Telling Their Kids About “Granny” Diana

Harry and William have made sure their little ones know all about Diana. In March, for instance, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge revealed that, every year on Mother’s Day, their children—Prince George, 7, Princess Charlotte, 6, and Prince Louis, 3—make cards remembering “Granny” Diana for William. And in Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy, William said he’s “constantly” talking about her with the kids.

“I do regularly, putting George and Charlotte to bed, talk about her and just trying to remind them that there are two grandmothers. There were two grandmothers in their lives,” he said in the 2017 doc. “And so, it’s important that they know how she was and she existed.” 

And in his Apple TV+ docuseries with Oprah Winfrey, titled The Me You Can’t See, Harry recalled how one of the first words said by his 2-year-old son Archie Harrison was “grandma.” 

“I’ve got a photo up in his nursery, and it was one of the first words that he said—apart from ‘mama,’ ‘papa,’ it was then ‘grandma.’ Grandma Diana,” he said. “It’s the sweetest thing, but at the same time, it makes me really sad because she should be here.”

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By the Way They Live Their Lives

“There’s not many days that go by that I don’t think of her, you know?” William said in Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy. “Sometimes sad, sometimes very positively. You know, I have a smile every now and again when someone says something, and I think that’s exactly what she would have said or she would have enjoyed that comment. So, they always live with you—the people that you lose like that—and my mother lives with me every day.”

“I have no doubt that my mum would be incredibly proud of me,” Harry said in The Me You Can’t See. “I’m living the life that she wanted to live for herself, living the life she wanted us to be able to live. So, not only do I know she’s incredibly proud of me but that she’s helped me get here. And I’ve never felt her presence more as I have done over the last year.”