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Photos Of Princess Diana's Most Stylish Sweaters
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There was a time when the women in the royal family adopted relatively formal looks when they were seen in public. Perhaps not full tiaras and gowns or anything, but definitely skirts and dresses. As history has now shown us, one woman came along and rather changed all of that. Please pour yourself a cup of coffee and scroll through these photos of Princess Diana's stylish sweaters over the years. That woman was not afraid of a slouchy cardigan, a big pattern, or even wearing a belt over her sweaters. That, my friends, is what real courage looks like.
Before her untimely death in a car accident in Paris in 1997, Princess Diana was known all over the world as a woman of style. A trendsetter if you will. Even as she was busy raising her two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, and dealing with her ever-changing role as wife to Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, Princess Diana always managed to pull some pretty unique looks together.
Even when she was keeping it casual. Although that's the thing about Princess Diana's stylish sweater looks... Are they casual? Are they formal? In some cases it's really tough to tell, so I'll let you decide.
Sporting A Cardigan
Princess Diana was mere days away from welcoming Prince William in 1982 when she wore a slouchy cardigan over her maternity dress to watch Prince Charles play polo. Who wouldn't wear this now?
That Holiday Spirit
It might have been September 1989 when Princess Diana was seen taking Prince Harry to his first day of school at Wetherby School in London, but that didn't stop her from wearing a festive sweater.
Ahead Of Her Time
Please peruse everything about Princess Diana's engagement look at Balmoral in Scotland in 1981. The fun sweater. The rubber boots with red socks. The cords. It's everything.
Tennis Anyone?
In 1988, Princess Diana was on official duty at the opening of the Women's International Tennis Association European Office at the Vanderbilt Racquet Club. But instead of going full royal, she wore a tennis dress with a slim cardigan. Iconic.
A Festive Twin Set
She was still Lady Diana Spencer in 1980 when she wore this cute little cardigan over a blouse with a bow. But already she commanded attention.
Lady (Spencer) In Red
OK, so her red cardigan had shoulder pads when Princess Diana was photographed doing a puzzle with her son Prince William in Kensington Palace. But still, she looked great.
Matching Shoes & Slouchy Sweater
Blue slouchy cardigan over a loose skirt? Check. Matching blue pumps? Check. This is the look Princess Diana chose for her brother's wedding rehearsal in 1989 and it stands the test of time.
Pretty In Pink
Princess Diana's pink cardigan and matching pink gingham pants steal the show at Clarence House in 1989, and that's saying something with adorable Prince William and Prince Harry in the picture.
Business Casual
Would you have thought of pairing a white turtleneck under a pale blue suit? Well Princess Diana did, and no surprise it's a real look.
The Black Sheep
Was Princess Diana making a statement when she wore this sweater featuring one black sheep at the Guard's Polo Club in Windsor in 1983? I hope so.
A Sweater & Boots Combo
Back at the Guard's Polo Club in 1988, Princess Diana seemingly starts a trend that remains to this day; a sweater with jeans and cool boots. Bless her.
Maternity Looks
The expectant mom looked serene and comfortable in her pink maternity sweater with a collared shirt in 1984.
Belted In Blue
Imagine showing up to Prince William's first day of Mrs Mynor's Nursery School in Notting Hill Gate in London in 1985 wearing a blue and black sweater with an actual belt. This is audacious and we love it.
Pattern Of Behavior
Princess Diana proves once again that she's not afraid of a bold pattern or an oversized cardigan as she and Prince Harry depart their flight at Heathrow Airport in 1986.
Timeless Pearls & Sweater
Some looks are classic, like when Princess Diana paired a v-neck sweater with a collared blouse and some tasteful pearls in 1980.
Gorgeous In Green
She was still a single gal living in London and working at a nursery school in 1980 when she was captured wearing this green sweater anyone would wear today.
In The Navy
This nautical look of white pants and navy sweater served Princess Diana well at the Guard's Polo Club in 1986.
Around The Shoulders
Her pre-royal days were all about those sweaters, even ones that could be tied casually around her shoulders like this look from 1980.
Vested Interest
A purple sweater vest didn't seem to cheer Princess Diana much in 1980 as she was preparing for her 1981 wedding to Prince Charles, but it should have.
Save The Koalas
Burnt orange cords and a big sweater featuring a koala was a truly unique look for pregnant Princess Diana in 1982.
Yet another iconic look from the singular Princess of Wales.
