1988
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Princess Diana, Prince Charles
BBTB. (Bring Back the Bolero. Please sign my petition.) Photo: Getty
1991
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Regal. Statuesque. Photo: Getty
1983
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Versus an interesting juxtaposition—even just in her sartorial choices, she grew so much in a few years. Photo: Getty
1983
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Princess Diana, Prince Charles
Even in costume—at a Canadian barbecue, no less—she looked like a queen. Photo: Getty
1983
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The sheerness makes this feel really fresh. Photo: Getty
1991
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The sheerness makes this feel really fresh. Photo: Getty
1986
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So '80s, kind of frivolous, but still marvellous. Photo: Getty
1986
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Love a drop waist. Photo: Getty
1989
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It might not be your first guess, but red was definitely one of Princess Di's best colours. Photo: Getty
1994
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If it isn't there already, this fire Christina Stambolian number will live in the "fashion" section of your brain forever. Phew. Photo: Getty
1989
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Not what you expected, eh? That's what makes it so great and modern, as the celebrity-off-duty look in beta. Or alpha. Princess Diana
1995
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Raise your hand if you're having an extremely rough time deciding whether '80s or '90s Diana is the best. Photo: Getty
1985
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Princess Diana, Prince Charles
This COLOR. Photo: Getty
1989
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Sequins by Catherine Walker. Photo: Getty
1983
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Princess Diana, Prince Charles
Nice colour, nicer accessorizing. Photo: Getty
1997
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I love this period in her style. Too chic. Photo: Getty
1985
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Princess Diana, Prince Charles
Ideas in styling: Wearing a necklace as a headband and a massive bow on your shoulder. Photo: Getty
1981
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Princess Diana, Prince Charles
Before it all began. Photo: Getty
1997
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Versus near the too-soon end. Photo: Getty
1996
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Top 10, for sure. Photo: Getty
1985
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Princess Diana, Prince Charles
And now, let us admire some headwear, starting with schooner of a hat. Photo: Getty
1992
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Not an ad for Yves Saint Laurent, but very well could be. Photo: Getty
1983
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Princess Diana, Prince Charles
And this jaunty, feathery chapeau. Photo: Getty
1985
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This confection is by Murray Arbeid; the crown is by the monarchy. Photo: Getty
1981
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Princess Diana, Prince Charles
How could we not include her wedding gown, with its tremendous train? Photo: Getty
1989
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Few women could pull off powder blue hip pads, but somehow, she does. Photo: Getty
1984
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The event might've been boring, but the dress is not. Photo: Getty
1996
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She could've only worn halter-neck dresses in different colours and fabrics, and we still would've made this gallery. Photo: Getty
1982
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A maternity gown straight out of Dangerous Liaisons. Photo: Getty
1982
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And the baby himself, welcomed in pink. Photo: Getty
1984
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Somebody has to have made this into a poster, right? Photo: Getty
1989
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Ah, the "Elvis dress," designed by Catherine Walker. Photo: Getty
1987
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Another wonderful evening option, this one with an off-the-shoulder neckline and yards of pink satin. Photo: Getty
1989
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Another Catherine Walker creation with ultra-flattering ruching at the waist. Photo: Getty
1989
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Romantic florals for a performance of Romeo and Juliet. Photo: Getty
1990
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Sharpen up that resolution, and this photo could be from yesterday. Photo: Getty
1986
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Wearing Catherine Walker on a visit to Saudi Arabia. Photo: Getty
1986
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Zandra Rhodes. Trompe l'oeil. Gold. Photo: Getty
1991
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"Epic" and "paisley," two words you never really see together. Photo: Getty
1987
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The best of '80s campiness. Photo: Getty
1997
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Star power—and her secret "cleavage bags"—in action.
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1982
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The power of the print. Photo: Getty
1995
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See what we mean about red? Photo: Getty
1988
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But our very favorites might be the ones in simpler silhouettes, which she tended to favour later. Photo: Getty
1985
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Goodbye (from Nancy Reagan too). And thank you. Photo: Getty
1985
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Though velvet is never a bad idea. Photo: Getty
1981
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See—more velvet. (Bruce Oldfield ain't bad either.) Photo: Getty
1987
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Wowza. Photo: Getty
1983
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How is this real? Photo: Getty
1981
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The original end-of-the-night, into-the-car pap shot. Photo: Getty
