Lady Di ’s style will evermore be iconic .
Hello! My name is Alana, and I used to work in the fashion industry. I’m starting a series where I try dressing like different styles, trends, celebs, or places each month. Last monthI tried dressing like a Pinterest Girl,apopular trend on TikTok, and this month, I’m retreating to more familiar territory:Princess Diana.
Princess Diana is the people’s princess for a reason — not only did my grandma love her, but parents and today’s youth love her, too (as evidenced by themany TikTokstrying to emulate her style). Her legacy lives on in her charitable endeavors, as well as her impeccable taste.
I can only wish to embody even a hair of her charm and taste, but I wanted to try! The thing about Diana’s style is it’s so effortlessly and undeniably chic, but also quite approachable. Like, she’s a radiant beam of light here, but her outfit is so casual, relaxed, and easy. In a sea of micro trends, seeing this is a breath of fresh air.
So, let’s get into all the looks recreated! First, I grabbed the style inspo shot of Diana, then I made a little “recipe” cheat sheet for the look, and then I tried it myself. I only used what I had in my closet, so most of these are interpretations, rather than exact copies. But that’s what makes it fun!
1.Alright — here we go! To recreate: Diana’s casual chic look
The recipe: blazer + crewneck + jeans + boots + cap
The result in real life:
The side-by-side:
2.Onwards! The look to recreate: Diana’s varsity jacket/school drop-off outfit
The recipe: varsity jacket + skirt + long sleeve + chunky belt + hoops + tights + loafers or flats
3.Next! The look to recreate: Diana’s Canadian ski tuxedo
The recipe: a Canadian tuxedo! (Jean shirt + jeans) + leather bomber + ski boots/boots + belt
4.The look to recreate: Diana’s effortlessly chic outfit
The recipe: white button-down + jeans + belt + loafers + optional matching accessories
5.The look to recreate: Diana’s iconic workout outfits
The recipe: Crewneck + bike shorts + dad sneaks + sunnies + tote/gym bag (optional)
6.And finally, the look to recreate: Diana’s “quiet luxury” polo outfit
The recipe: sweater + layered button-down + trousers + optional matching shoes/accessories
Alright, that’s a wrap! While I was a tad scared to try and emulate a style icon for the public, this was actually so much fun. And after trying out some of Diana’s iconic looks, I truly think it’s possible for anyone to put their styling magic to the test and try out these Princess Diana outfit “recipes”! This could be you:
Let me know if you try any of these out, and if there’s anything I should try next! XOXO, see ya next month!
