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Diana, Princess of Wales’s style was at its best in the spring and summer months. Spring, in particular, was all about sherbet hues and polka dots, which the People’s Princess made her own by way of power suiting and flippy dresses.
Pink was a recurring theme. She wore rosy shades while pregnant at the polo in 1982, in Canada and Australia in 1983, at the Derby in 1987, in Manchester and Nepal in 1993, and for a visit to Howe Barracks in 1995.
Paintbox hues always looked delightful, too. Like the searingly bright shades that were trending at the spring/summer 2022 and autumn/winter 2022 shows, Princess Diana had a penchant for bold color combinations. Lady Di was there first with neon green – worn for a trip to Italy in 1995.
Whether a spectator at a sporting event or greeting well-wishers on state visits, Princess Diana always dressed for the season. Vogue revisits her joyful spring style, below.
April 1982
Making a case for maternity polka dots in the Isles of Scilly.
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June 1982
In another breezy dress while pregnant.
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March 1983
In a baby pink dress and matching hat in Australia.
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March 1983
Wearing a frilly peach dress in Australia.
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April 1983
In sunshine-yellow in New Zealand.
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April 1983
In polka dots in Perth, Australia.
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April 1985
Donning stripes in Italy.
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April 1985
In pink again in Italy.
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June 1986
Sporting polka dots at the polo in Windsor.
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June 1989
With a young Harry in a belted shirt dress.
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March 1990
Dressing for spring in florals at the ballet.
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March 1990
Colour blocking on a visit to Cameroon.
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June 1990
Marking a new month in hot pink.
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April 1992
Celebrating Easter in lemon yellow.
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April 1992
Carrying a floral basket in Derbyshire.
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May 1992
In a minty dress in Cairo.
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May 1992
Wearing two-tone separates in Cairo.
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March 1993
Wearing pink on a visit to Manchester.
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April 1993
At a premiere in an off-the-shoulder dress.
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May 1993
In pastel plaid suiting in London.
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May 1995
Pretty in pink in Kent.
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June 1985
Wearing florals at the polo.
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June 1995
Out in fluoro green in Italy.
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March 1997
At a confirmation service in bouclé blue.
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March 1997
At the ballet in one of her beloved tank dresses.
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April 1997
In a powder-blue suit in sunny London.
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June 1997
Making a statement in purple in Washington.
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Originally published in Vogue.co.uk
