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Princess Diana Was the Ultimate '80s Style Icon, and These Pics Are Proof

Princess Diana Vintage Style

Princess Diana Was the Ultimate '80s Style Icon, and These Pics Are Proof

Princess Diana Vintage Style
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ICYMI, the '80s have been taking over when it comes to street style trends. With that decade on our minds, we couldn't help reminiscing about one person who did it best: Princess Diana. The British Royal's style perfectly encapsulated so much that was wacky and wonderful about '80s style. We did a bit of digging to find 11 photos of the late princess that pretty much sum up the era — think blazers, big collars, and so much silk.

1 The Everyday Blazer

The Everyday Blazer
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Diana wore the '80s staple while walking in London back in 1980, before she even officially became a princess.

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2 A Printed Jumper

A Printed Jumper
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No Sloane Ranger's wardrobe was complete without a bright, printed jumper, which Diana wore during a stay at Balmoral in Scotland with Prince Charles in 1981.

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3 Dungarees

Dungarees
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Diana rocked a pastel-yellow pair while cheering on Prince Charles at a polo match in 1981.

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4 Oversize Everything

Oversize Everything
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Diana modelled the '80s trend during 1984, when pregnant with Prince Harry, at a polo match.

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5 Ornate Collars

Ornate Collars
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Diana put a unique spin on a collared shirt while attending a horse race in 1981.

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6 Long Silk Dresses

Long Silk Dresses
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Princess Diana's bright-blue silk-looking dress was so very '80s. Here, she posed with Prince Charles and Prince Edward during a 1983 visit to New Zealand.

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7 The One-Shouldered Top

The One-Shouldered Top
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Diana helped make the one-shouldered look popular for nighttime during a 1982 evening in London.

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8 The Skinny Belt

The Skinny Belt
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Diana's look during a 1981 visit to Wales practically screams, "1980s!"

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9 A Big, Bold Collar

A Big, Bold Collar
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Diana's collar did the talking during a 1983 visit to Canada.

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10 Long Skirts

Long Skirts
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Diana's long skirt even matched her jacket while in Balmoral with Prince Charles in 1981.

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11 The Suit Set

The Suit Set
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Diana wore the 1980s working-woman uniform during a 1981 outing in Scotland with Prince Charles.

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