1November 1980
Hulton Archive//Getty ImagesNot long after news broke that Prince Charles was dating Lady Diana Spencer, Diana left her apartment in a pinstripe maxi skirt, a high-collared blouse and a burgundy fair isle cardigan.
2March 1981
Getty ImagesAfter her engagement was announced, Diana turned up at an event in Cheltenham, England, in a naval-inspired suit.
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3June 1981
Getty ImagesDiana stunned in head-to-toe red at the wedding of Nicholas Soames and Catherine Weatherall, the sister of the Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne. Here, Diana is pictured with The Queen Mother and Princess Margaret.
4August 1981
Getty ImagesA 20-year-old Diana waved goodbye as she left for her honeymoon with new husband, Prince Charles. She added an oversized ivory jacket and one of her iconic chokers to her long-sleeved floral dress.
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5June 1982
John Shelley Collection/Avalon//Getty ImagesWhile pregnant with her first child, Diana wore an emerald green dress and netted fascinator to the annual Trooping of the Colour.
6June 1982
Tim Graham//Getty ImagesWeeks before giving birth to her first child, Diana attended a polo match in London, wearing a green polka dot dress designed by Catherine Walker. Diana rewore the dress when she left the Lindo Wing after Prince William was born.
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7November 1982
Getty ImagesMere months after giving birth to son William, Diana attended a banquet in a one-shoulder gown and a pearl choker.
8March 1983
Tim Graham//Getty ImagesPrincess Diana wore a breezy, bright yellow sundress to visit school children in Australia. The long-sleeved and high-neck dress paired perfectly with the Princess's white leather accessories.
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9July 1983
Princess Diana Archive//Getty ImagesOn her second wedding anniversary, Princess Diana attended a polo match wearing a boat neck blouse with belted blue gingham pants.
10August 1983
Tim Graham//Getty ImagesDiana's '80s wardrobe can be marked by two things: patterns and sleeves. Combining both, the Princess dressed up a black and white blouse with a black leather wrap belt and a white pencil skirt.
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11June 1984
Tim Graham//Getty ImagesPrincess Diana's maternity style only got better. One of her best looks when she was expecting Prince Harry was an ice blue satin evening gown with a drop waist silhouette.
12October 1984
Tim Graham//Getty ImagesWhat does one wear to the unveiling of a cruise liner named after you? Princess Diana opted for a coordinated suit and beret look.
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13February 1985
Getty ImagesDiana added a white-bibbed blouse and black boots to her long-sleeved, calf-length dress.
14April 1985
Getty ImagesDuring her royal tour of Italy, the Princess wore a suit by one of her favorite designers, Catherine Walker, with a matching white cap.
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15April 1985
Getty ImagesWhile in Sicily, Diana chose another Catherine Walker ensemble with a pale pink hat.
16June 1985
Getty ImagesAt a polo match, Diana was stylish in a blue floral pencil skirt with a white blouse. She added matching red accents by way of her heels, belt, and sweater.
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17October 1985
Tim Graham//Getty ImagesWhile working at home, Diana donned a silk polka dot dress, complete with a Peter Pan collar. The navy and white frock later served as inspiration for a look Kate Middleton has worn on multiple occasions.
18May 1986
Tim Graham//Getty ImagesDuring a trip to Japan, Diana stepped out in a satin blue evening gown, designed by Yuki Torimaru. She added a diamond and sapphire headband and a pair of drop earrings, which were a gift from the Saudi royal family made to match her engagement ring.
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19June 1986
Getty ImagesDiana watched Prince Charles play polo in a casual striped dress and large green leather belt.
20July 1986
Tim Graham//Getty ImagesWhile being photographed at her home in Highgrove House, Diana wore a pair of cropped pink gingham pants, a hot pink sweater, and white leather moccasins.
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