Princess Diana's greatest fashion moments we'll likely see on 'The Crown'

November 13, 2020 - 11:15 GMT hellomagazine.com

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By Heather Cichowski

Princess Diana was a fashion icon while she was alive, and she's continued influencing trends in the years since her death.

With Emma Corrin set to make her debut as the People's Princess in season four of The Crown alongside Josh O'Connor as Prince Charles this weekend, fans will get to see the Netflix series' versions of Diana's iconic '80s ensembles.

It's believed the fourth season will go from the late 1970s to about 1990, which means plenty of fashion.

We're highlighting Diana's looks we hope to see when The Crown season four is released on Nov. 15.

Scroll through the gallery (or click through if you're on desktop) to see Princess Diana fashion moments we want to see on The Crown this season.

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One-shouldered dress and headband, 1980

This was such a striking moment. Diana looked breathtaking in a one-shouldered blue gown and coordinating headband at a formal event with her partner.

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Black strapless dress, 1981

On Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles's first evening outing in public, the couple stepped out to Goldsmiths Hall in London. She was clad in a strapless black taffeta gown designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel.

It was a surprising and iconic choice, and a moment we'd love to see re-imagined on The Crown.

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Sparkling blue dress, 1981

This dazzling blue spaghetti strap dress with coordinating accessories is an early example of Princess Diana's exquisite style.

Emma was already photographed wearing something similar while filming season four of The Crown.

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Blue skirt suit, 1981

Naturally, Netflix has teased Emma wearing a version of this iconic Cojana skirt suit with pussy-bow blouse Diana donned when she and Charles announced their engagement on Feb. 24, 1981.

Viewers will also get to see a recreation of the bride-to-be's sapphire and diamond engagement ring.

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Yellow overalls, 1981

The bride-to-be's yellow overalls are a playful look that will appear on The Crown, based on photos taken during filming.

Lady Diana wore the pastel overalls with a floral blouse and red wedges while walking with Sarah Ferguson at a polo match prior to both of their royal weddings!

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Blue floral dress, 1981

Princess Diana loved blue and this blue floral midi dress from her and Charles's wedding rehearsal at St. Paul's Cathedral in London in July 1981 is simply chic.

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Wedding dress, 1981

The nuptials of Princess Diana and Prince Charles on July 29, 1981 was one of the biggest moments on season four of Netflix's The Crown.

Rather than create an exact replica, the show's costume designer Amy Roberts has designed a gown in tribute to Diana's iconic dress, which was designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel.

The young bride's gown had an iconic silhouette courtesy of dramatic puff sleeves, a fitted waist and a full skirt.

For her something old, Diana's dress featured a square of Carrickmacross lace that dated back to Queen Mary.

As for her something blue, there was a small blue bow sewn into the waistband of the wedding gown.

The bridal look was topped with her family's Spencer tiara.

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Off-the-shoulder gown, 1981

The newlywed donned this romantic pastel gown from Bellville Sassoon to the "Splendours of the Gonzaga" exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in November 1981.

She accessorized with a multi-strand choker and bracelet and metallic clutch.

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Red embellished dress, 1982

This twinkling red gown is another piece viewers should expect to see interpreted on The Crown. Diana wore the dress on Dec. 8, 1982 to meet legendary ballet dancer Rudolph Nureyev at The Royal Opera House in London.

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Pink polka dot dress and hat, 1983

Princess Diana charmed during a visit to Freemantle Hospital in Australia wearing a pink long-sleeved dress from fashion designer Donald Campbell paired with a coordinating hat by John Boyd Millinery on April 7, 1983.

Promotional materials have shown Emma in a rendition of the ensemble.

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Yellow patterned dress, 1983

Another lovely look from Princess Diana and Prince Charles's tour of Australia and New Zealand that would be great on The Crown is this printed yellow dress with bow neck and three-quarter sleeves.

The Princess of Wales donned the frock during an official welcome ceremony while visiting a school in Alice Springs.

Photo: © Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images

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Green spotted dress, 1983

Princess Diana (accompanied by the Prince of Wales and a baby Prince William!) struck another fashion note in a Donald Campbell dress while touring New Zealand.

The young family posed for a photocall in the grounds of Government House on April 23, 1983 in Auckland.

Diana's below-the-knee dress featured an exaggerated decorative prairie collar. The style has been updated for The Crown.

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Sheep sweater, 1983

There are so many memorable Princess Diana fashion moments, including her Warm & Wonderful Black Sheep Wool Sweater at Windsor Polo in June 1983 alongside Sarah Ferguson.

It would be fantastic to see the sweater on The Crown, especially since it has recently been reissued.

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Black dress, 1985

One of Diana's most iconic moments ever was when she and John Travolta danced at the White House on Nov. 9, 1985 with then-President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan looking on.

It only seems right the series features the moment complete with a version of Diana's Victor Edelstein gown and pearl choker.

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White one-sleeved gown, 1985

Photos taken during shooting of season four of The Crown depicted Emma in a similar one-shouldered gown to this.

Diana was photographed at a gala dinner at the National Gallery in Washington wearing a white, crystal-beaded gown by Japanese designer Hachi.

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Pink sweater and plaid capris, 1986

There are many pretty casual outfits that defined Diana's style, including this hot pink sweater paired with coordinating plaid capris. The Princess of Wales sported the ensemble at her country home of Highgrove on July 18, 1986.

A version of the ensemble has been spotted on The Crown.

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Star-decorated dress and pink gloves, 1986

On Oct. 9, 1986, the Princess of Wales turned heads in a Murray Arbeid navy blue dress embellished with sparkling stars. The strapless gown was accessorized with long hot pink gloves.

Diana sported the colourful ensemble for the premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

Emma would look striking in a similar style.

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Pale blue gown and scarf, 1987

The Prince and Princess of Wales had a movie star moment at the Cannes Film Festival in May 1987 for a gala night.

Her Catherine Walker gathered gown and matching scarf only added to the effect so we're hopeful the moment will be recognized.

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Strapless dress and gloves, 1987

What drama! The mom of two's purple velvet dress and matching gloves from Catherine Walker captivated royals fans when she stepped out to Mozart's opera Marriage of Figaro at the Munich Opera House during her and Charles's official visit to Germany on Nov. 4, 1987.

And the bold style choice would have just as much impact on television.

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White brocade dress, 1989

Diana's regal Victor Edelstein gown and bolero from Feb. 2, 1989 is something that's likely to appear on the show.

The princess sported the dress to the Brooklyn Academy of Music to see the Welsh National Opera Gala production of Falstaff.

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Princess Diana's greatest fashion moments we'll likely see on 'The Crown'

By Heather Cichowski