Rachel Spillane looks back on the most iconic looks from Princess Diana and shares where to shop them on the high street.

I still remember seeing the photos of Lady Di wearing the infamous ‘revenge dress’ to dinner in Kensington for the first time. Following the televised admission of adultery by her husband, Diana stepped out in a low-cut, figure-hugging mini dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian which subsequently went on to be one of her most memorable looks.

One thing I admired about Diana’s style is how seamlessly she could swap between Hollywood glamour and chic street style, yet still look elegant no matter what.

Here, we take a look at some of the most iconic outfits from Diana, Princess of Wales and show you how to recreate them with highstreet buys. Enjoy…

Off-Duty

The ‘People’s Princess’ had a way with chic downtime looks. They often reflected her penchant for cycling shorts, baggy college sweatshirts and Reebok trainers - distinctly the opposite of what we associate with royalty. The school run and errand outfits were unfussy and yet at the same time, wholly sophisticated - a loungewear lover’s dream really.

1 H&M Oversized Zip-Top Sweatshirt €27.99, 2 Pretty Little Thing White Structured Contour Rib Cycle Shorts €15, 3 Reebok Active Core Crew Socks 3 Pairs €6, 4 Reebok White Classic Vegan Sp Trainers €88, visit schuch.ie, 5 & Other Stories Large Woven Straw Tote €59m 6 Le Specs Unreal! Matte Black €75, visit lespecs.com

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Keeping it Casual

Everything about this outfit is cool - the oversized blazer, the cowboy boots, the chunky sweatshirt. It’s another look of Diana’s that was before its time. Taking this season’s trends into account, the countrycore ensemble remains super stylish in 2022.

1 Cos Regular-Fit Double-Breasted Blazer €150, 2Tommy Hilfiger Logo Organic Cotton Crew Neck Sweatshirt €99.90, 3H&M 90s Baggy High Jeans €27.99, 4Heritage R Toe Western Boot €190, visit ariat.com

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Polka Dot Princess

There is no doubt Diana loved a polka dot number, and her height allowed her to wear willowy styles that fell below her knees which looked timelessly elegant. In a sea of creams, khakis and pastels, Diana stood apart from the rest of the masses wearing a burst of bright red.

1 Joe Browns Polka Dot Passion Dress €70, 2 Ecco Shape 75 Block Red €59.95, 3Boohoo Structured Suedette Clutch Bag & Chain €22, 4Buckley London Sapphire Cushion Solitaire Ring €32, visit very.ie, 5 Missoma Baroque Pearl Single Ovate Earring €107, visit uk.missoma.com

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Revenge Dress

The name says it all.

1 Sistaglam Bardot Midi Dress €70, visit next.ie, 2New Look Black Suedette Pointed Stiletto Heel Court Shoes €29.99, 3LovettandCo Lady Diana Inspired Pearl Choker €70, visit etsy.com, 4MoMuse 9kt Gold Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings €125, 5 Marina Rinaldi Rhinestone Clutch €99, visit ie.marinarinaldi.com