Great Outfits in Fashion History, All Stars Edition: Princess Diana

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There are perfectly good celebrity style moments, and then there are the looks that really stick with you, the ones you try desperately to recreate at home. In ‘Great Outfits in Fashion History: All-Star Edition’ Fashionista editors are revisiting their all-time favorite lewks from the stylish stars who make regular appearances on best-dressed lists.

The British monarchy has been around for centuries upon centuries, but it wasn’t until Princess Diana came along that the royal family truly had a fashion icon among its ranks.

As soon as she stepped onto the global stage in the early ’80s, Lady Diana Spencer was poised to become a style star, with her daring-yet-chic looks. While her wardrobe never strayed from the famously strict royal protocol, the Princess of Wales always made room for prints and bold colors, crafting an aesthetic that defined generations. Her off-duty looks — especially those incorporating athleisure — still inspire fashion aficionados worldwide, particularly when fall weather comes around. “The Crown,” which returns for its final season this week, has brought even more visibility to these memorable outfits.

Throughout her time in the royal family, she built an elite list of go-to British designers, working with the likes of Catherine Walker and Victor Edelstein. Even after she separated from Prince Charles in the mid-90s, her inspirational fashion sense never stopped developing — if anything, it grew to encompass labels Versace, Chanel and Dior (plus that show-stopping revenge dress), cementing her status as a style icon.

Lady Di’s outfits have proven to be timeless sources of inspiration. Below, browse 49 of her best looks.