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25 Times Princess Diana Was a Poster Girl for Summer

Snaps of a sun-kissed Princess Diana holidaying in the ’80s and ’90s are enough to invoke major wanderlust. Her packing list alone would inspire anyone to dig out their bathing gear, even if St Tropez’s sandy coastline is but a distant dream right now. Diana’s laid-back linen separates, vibrant swimwear and throw-on dresses made up one of the most memorable elements of the royal’s always effortless wardrobe.

A lemon-yellow jumpsuit worn with gold shoes and a matching belt and jewelry made for a sunny look on a trip to Mallorca in 1987; animal-print pieces accompanied her on several excursions; and her repertoire of swimwear—including an iconic floral bikini worn in the South of France back in 1985—was a joyful explosion of color. Below, 25 photos that prove nobody did warm weather dressing quite like Diana.

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    Breezy mom-to-be

    Windsor, 1982

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    A day at the polo

    Cowdray Park, 1983

     

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    Setting sail in swimwear

    South of France, 1985

     

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    Gingham checks

    Windsor, 1986

     

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    A vision in lemon-yellow

    Mallorca, 1987

     

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    Deckchair stripes

    Balmoral, 1987

     

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    Summer brights

    Mallorca, 1988

     

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    Statement sunnies

    Sydney, 1988

     

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    Daytime chic

    South Australia, 1988

     

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    Playful prints

    New South Wales, 1988

     

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    Hot pink

    Necker Island, 1989

     

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    Holiday casual

    Mallorca, 1990

     

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    Cap sleeves and a smile

    Nigeria, 1990

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    Mediterranean moments

    On a yacht with Prince Charles and King Constantine II of Greece, 1990

     

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    A penchant for animal-print

    Necker Island, 1990

     

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    Sandy hues in the desert

    Egypt, 1992

     

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    Relaxed separates

    Egypt, 1992

     

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    Neat neutrals

    Egypt, 1992

     

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    Water sports

    British Virgin Islands, 1993

     

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    Throw-on T-shirts

    British Virgin Islands, 1993

     

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    Seafaring fun

    South of France, 1996

     

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    Cropped trousers and flats

    Angola, 1997

     

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    Pops of color

    St Tropez, 1997

     

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    Wild streak

    St Tropez, 1997

     

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    Beach strolls in monochrome

    St Tropez, 1997

     


This article was originally published on Vogue.com. 

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Alice Cary

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Alice Cary, the commerce writer at British Vogue, curates fashion trends, shopping edits, and commerce features while contributing occasionally to the Jewellery and Arts & Lifestyle sections. With a BA in fashion journalism from Central Saint Martins, she began her career as a fashion assistant at The Times. Joining British Vogue as a digital fashion writer in 2020, she transitioned to the commerce team in June 2023, leveraging her expertise to bring forth engaging and trend-forward content.

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