Ever hear of a woman who went by the name of Princess Diana? Of course you have.
Known as the “people’s princess”, this woman was only one of the most respected royals of our time. Diana ruled as a beacon of vulnerability, modern motherhood, and philanthropy, all while becoming a style icon whose legacy is endless.
Diana adapted well to the royal code of conduct when it came to fashion, as she was often seen adhering to the queen’s rather conservative rules. Unfortunately, she passed away in 1997, but she is still a royal legend, who continues to make waves with her style.
Queen Elizabeth respected Diana so much that she bowed at her grave. This gesture was to not be taken lightly, and Diana’s mutual respect for her people was the reason why she embodied class.
Fashion is about how a person owns what they wear, as they are. Princess Diana was unapologetically herself, and her sense of confidence and security enabled her as a trendsetter.
And although Diana had the utmost respect for her royal family and the people of England, her claim to fame as a style icon stemmed from her ability to have fun and glide lightly through life. Her joyful outlook was reflected through her fashion.
Her loyalty to England was evident, as she favored designers such as Catherine Walker, a French native fashion designer based in London.
Her eye for textures, colors and patterns was progressive, she loved to experiment with a wide range of fabrics and eye catching looks. Like a true royal, she commanded any room she walked into.
Princess Diana’s ability to remain conservative and elegant yet add a playful and dramatic flare to her outfits could speak volumes of her outlook in her royal position.
Just because rules were imposed on her, perhaps fashion was her platform to convey that she had respect for her position, yet she made it her mission to transform it into her own.
It was that quiet confidence inside of her. She perfected the art of balancing the loyalty of a royal with the authenticity and excitement of a young woman. She ran free with fashion in an admirable way, one that upheld tradition but was customizable.
Princess Diana’s poise and class is what earned her admiration. Her kindness shone through her looks, she never radiated arrogance or any flashiness, she had her head held high without breaking her neck.
Today, it is difficult to find a celebrity or royal member who embodies this quiet confidence that Diana so perfectly brought to life. She is recognized as an icon today because she never felt the constant need to prove that she was one when she was living.
Her color choices were often bright with textures that celebrate womanhood, and historically, Princess Diana glamorized motherhood and the devotion to philanthropy.
A woman of such goodness and light had a clear soft spot for pastels and feminine patterns. She even had the ability to make the color black look soft and delicate.
Her love for accessories such as exaggerated hats and statement belts added texture as well. Diana loved to create dimension and layers to outfits that, if it were up to any other royal, would be frankly bland.
Her death shone light on her genuine, sweet soul and she won over the hearts of the world with her selflessness and zeal for life. It is amazing that art imitates life, and in this case, the art Diana lived in imitated her life.
The only time Princess Diana ever defied rules was to feel more connected to humanity, as seen in her philanthropic efforts.
Princess Diana was undoubtedly in a league of her own.
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