Princess Diana’s Winter Fashion Is Still the Style Blueprint We Follow — Even 40+ Years Later

Mar. 15, 2025

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Lady Diana BP tout

Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty

Princess Diana’s style is still inspiring generations. Case in point: Well, me.

She passed away 27 years ago, and even now, in my mid-20s, I’m still looking to her for tricks of the fashion trade. I’ve already established thather off-duty stylepractically altered my brain chemistry (I think about it a lot),but I also mentally return to hersweater weatherand winter fashion whenever I can’t think of what to wear at this time of year.

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Princess Diana And Prince Charles At Craigowan Lodge, Balmoral Estate; Lady Diana Enjoying Winter Sports; Diana And Her Sons On Winter Holidays; Lady Diana, Princess of Wales and her sons Prince Harry of Wales and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge at winter sports in Lech.

Princess Diana’s Outfit Blueprint

Gap CashSoft Cropped High V-Neck Sweater

GAP

GAP CashSoft Cropped High V-Neck Sweater

$70$34 at Gap

I don’t hate colorful clothing, but I have (notice the use of past tense) been afraid of it. That said, the moment I started writing this story, I realized something: Not counting her “revenge dress,” it’s Princess Diana’s colorful outfits, patterned pieces, and eye-catching choices that have left a lasting impression — one of which was her pink sweater.

This one from Gap is a good starter sweater if, like me, you’re not used to wearing color. It has a similar neckline and it’s “very thick and soft,” according to one shopper. Princess Diana also wore graphic pullovers — I’m thinking of her“I’m a luxury” sweater, in particular — so I pulled one of those, too.

Trendy Queen Turtleneck Shirt

Amazon

Amazon Trendy Queen Women’s Turtleneck Long Sleeve Shirts

$26$24 at Amazon

Even though I don’t ski, I do get cold, so turtlenecks still work in my wardrobe. They’re also still a big thing today:Jennifer Lopez,Jennifer Lawrence, and even Princess Diana’s future daughter-in-lawKate Middletonkeep warm with the neck-covering style. ThisAmazon best-selleris a thermal shirt and not a sweater, so it can slide under the latter without creating more bulk. It comes in sizes S to XL and 20 colors, so you can match it for a monochrome look or add another pop of color with it.

Evaless Elastic-Waist Corduroy Pants

Amazon EVALESS Corduroy Pants

$33$30 at Amazon

While Princess Diana may have had to adhere to a Royal dress code, I, for one, do not. I like the idea of corduroy pants, which my colleaguespotted on Joanna Gainesearlier this fall, but I wanted to pick a pair that looked even comfier than the soft fabric itself. I landed on these, which have a stretchy waistband for more flexibility and a straight-leg design to put an end to chafing.

Hunter Original Tall Rain Boot

Amazon Hunter Women’s Original Tall Snow Boot

$175$123 at Amazon

Rainboots are, for the most part, pointless where I live in the desert, but they’re just so cute to look at. A girl can dream. Since the princess’ boots were from Hunter, I’d want another pair from there — I used to have a few when I lived in wetter climates. And stars likeJennifer GarnerandHilary Duffalso wear the brand.

This is also one of the best times to get these rain boots: “I’ve worn these in rain, snow, and on muddy slushy mountains, and they clean up perfectly,”wrote one Amazon shopper.

Amazon Essentials Crewneck Sweater

Amazon Essentials Crewneck Sweater

$34 at Amazon

Beach Riot Callie Sweater

Anthropologie

Anthropologie Beach Riot Callie Sweater

$138 at Anthropologie

Gap Modern Rib Cropped Mock Neck Shirt

GAP Modern Rib Cropped Mockneck Shirt

$40$31 at Gap

Siliteelon High-Waisted Corduroy Pants, $30 with Prime

Amazon siliteelon Corduroy Pants

$37$30 at Amazon

Free People Jayde Seamed Corduroy Flare Pants

Nordstrom

Nordstrom Free People Jayde Seamed Corduroy Flare Pants

$98$74 at Nordstrom

Hisea Wide-Calf Rubber Boots, $31 with Prime

Amazon HISEA Women Rubber Boots

$40$31 at Amazon

Bogs Amanda II Tall Rain Boots

REI

REI Bogs Amanda II Tall Rain Boots

$90 at REI

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