Before her engagement Princess Diana wore small make-up and her dress style wasn’t complex. She was fond of the comfort attire that suited her position as an aid at the Young England Kindergarten. From the instant of her engagement Princess Diana image was very traditional and very Brit.

She was frequently a topic of criticism for dressing older than her years. At the start she found it quite tough to know what type of garments were needed and she inclined to follow what the other royals did, commented Sassoon, one of the first English designers who made clothing for her. Slowly she would find her own way in a completely new sector of occasion dressing, ceremonial costume, tiaras, coordinated shoes, bags and hats. She would use the help and guidance of Style assistant editor Anna Harvey, and would start to play around with an inventory of designers.

But even in fashion Diana would always remain a girl of her very own: listening to information, but following her own instincts. [Read more...]