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How to emulate Princess Diana's style in 2020
Princess Diana's wardrobe is undoubtedly one of the most famous of all time – and, it is about to enter the spotlight once again with the return of The Crown, which (in season four) will depict the arrival of Diana into the British royal family and her life as a princess.
Alongside the portrayal of Diana will of course come a focus on her wardrobe, from her early days of dating Prince Charles and her famous wedding dress to Diana's unique take on royal dressing, all of which will be recreated in the show, and will no doubt spur many of us on in wanting to copy some of her best looks.
So, below, we have rounded up some of Princess Diana's most stylish wardrobe moments and have given some tips on how to recreate them for yourself with a 2020 spin.
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The black velvet dress
Famously dubbed 'the revenge dress' after Diana stepped out in the design shortly after Prince Charles personally admitted to his affair with Camilla Parker-Bowles, this form-fitting, black, off-the-shoulder dress was designed by Christina Stambolian and was worn by Diana for an event at the Serpentine Gallery in 1994.
The somewhat iconic look is timeless and elegant – and could easily be recreated for the modern day.
Team this chic Givenchy off-the-shoulder velvet mini with a dazzling choker and black heels, just as the princess did in the Nineties.
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Velvet dress, £3,810, Givenchy at Net-a-Porter; Choker, £427, Alessandra Rich; Shoes, £515, Aquazzura
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The cycling shorts
It was a trend comeback that few predicted, but the revival of the cycling short happened a few years ago – and has stuck around. For this reason, the low-key style which Diana frequently donned provides great inspiration for your 2020 wardrobe (particularly if you're more in the market for loungewear than party dresses right now).
Make her look work with a lightweight Paloma Wool cotton sweatshirt and colourful shorts by The Girlfriend Collective, great whether lounging at home or running errands.
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Sweatshirt, £63, Paloma Wool; Shorts, £60, The Girlfriend Collective at Browns
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The statement collar
Princess Diana's statement Peter Pan collar looks as if it came straight off one of the autumn/winter 2020 catwalks. The prominent trend, which was adopted by Prada, Miu Miu, Simone Rocha and many others for the new season, is a great way to pep up your working wardrobe.
We'd invest in this statement cardigan from Ganni and throw it over Rodarte's polka-dot dress for extra Diana vibes.
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The sequin mini
Although the 2020 festive season may be looking slightly different than usual, there is no reason why you shouldn't invest in at least one great party dress (even if you'll just be wearing it at home). And, if you want something that will truly stand the test of time, look to Diana's fallback party style – sequins.
The princess wore this white halter-neck Catherine Walker mini to a summer party in 1995, but it could easily work for a Christmas event in 2020.
Copy her style with a fun high-necked sequin design by Galvan and pair with glitzy accessories.
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Dress, £547, Galvan; Earrings, £215, Miu Miu; Shoes, £725, Jimmy Choo
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The oversized blazer
Although she is probably best remembered for some of her dressier looks, Diana's off-duty style is so easy to admire and emulate today. This super low-key ensemble, which was typical of her dressed-down wardrobe, is very on-trend for 2020. Make it work for your wardrobe by snapping up The Frankie Shop's oversized blazer and teaming it with wide-leg trousers and a pair of statement cowboy boots.
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Blazer, £330, The Frankie Shop; Trousers, £480, Awake Mode at Farfetch; Boots, £286, Paris Texas
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The skirt suit
As Diana proved time and time again, the tailored skirt suit is always an elegant choice – and one which will never go out of style. Options for how to wear one today are endless, from printed to boucle, colourful to neutral. We love Balenciaga's houndstooth take on the style, which looks as if it came right out of Diana's 1980s' closet. Team with simple nude Manolos for an effortless day at the office.
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Blazer, £2,250, Balenciaga; Skirt, £795, Balenciaga; Shoes, £595, Manolo Blahnik at Net-a-Porter
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The puffy shoulder
Puffy shoulders are adorning plenty of tops and dresses this season – and, typically, it's a trend that Princess Diana mastered first. This black-and-white printed number with white linen trousers that she wore to a polo match in 1985 is proof of that. Mimic her style with Cecilie Bahnsen's puffy-shouldered top – and make it work for winter by pairing with leather trousers and boots.
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Top, £675, Cecilie Bahnsen; Trousers, £270, Deadwood; Sunglasses, £230, Chloé at My Theresa
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The safari-inspired look
Princess Diana brought plenty of style to the royal tour of Egypt in 1992, where she wore a number of her most memorable looks. This safari-inspired jacket dress was one example of that – and one which still looks extremely on-trend almost 30 years later.
Embrace the royal's look by snapping up Dolce & Gabbana's statement jacket and pairing it with matching trousers and trainers.
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Jacket, £1,300, Dolce & Gabbana; Trousers, £525, Loewe; Sunglasses, £425, Linda Farrow; Shoes, £115, Veja
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As we prepare for 'The Crown' to hit screens, we recreate some of the royal's most stylish looks
