Princess Diana's Leggiest Looks After Leaving The Royal Family

With Princess Diana's separation from Prince Charles in 1992, the beloved royal slowly parted ways with the family. By then, Diana was a fashion icon whose style was admired and copied by fans across the globe. Three decades later, the late princess is still just as influential in the world of fashion, with some of her signature styles coming back into vogue. These include casual biker shorts and the aptly named "Princess Diana socks," which are perfect for '90s-inspired footwear looks.

"What really set Diana apart was her ability to communicate with her clothing," curator Eleri Lynn, who was behind the 2018 exhibition "Diana: Her Fashion Story," explained to Vogue Australia. "It is very surprising how little footage there exists of the Princess actually speaking. We all have a sense of what we think she was like, and yet so much of it comes from still photographs, and a large part of that [idea] is communicated through the different clothes that she wore." While her looks were always stunning, Princess Diana's wardrobe definitely changed after she left the royal family. The people's princess was more inclined to accentuate her legs, and the looks she gave us remain some of our all-time favorites.

As soon as she showed up at a Vanity Fair party in London, England, in November 1994, it was clear that Princess Diana's revenge dress would become one of the most iconic looks in fashion history. The black dress by Christina Stambolian looked so stunning on the royal that it's still the gold standard for revenge dresses (a term coined to describe a stunning outfit one wears after a breakup). In fact, Diana is the one who kicked off the trend of revenge outfits we'll never forget from women who got the last laugh.

Princess Diana's revenge dress is her most well-known look, but the outfit she wore to Prince Harry's first day of school at Eton College in September 1995 is equally gorgeous. Diana paired a simple black dress — one that is certainly appropriate for everyday life — with an eye-catching blue blazer. Her signature black tights and heels completed the look, proving that she was a fashion icon even while doing everyday duties.

In April 1994, Princess Diana was photographed at a charity event at Drapers' Hall in London, England. Her outfit was sophisticated and chic, and it also showcased her stunning legs, proving that you can easily do both. The royal opted for a beige look that consisted of a wrap-around dress and a checkered blazer. The dress' hemline hit just above her knees, ensuring her look was still appropriate for the occasion, but when paired with high heels, her legs became her best accessory.

Even though Princess Diana usually went for more neutral colors with her dresses, every now and then, the royal would opt for a bold shade that undeniably put her at the center of attention. And what better color is there to do that than red? The people's princess showed up at a dinner in Argentina in November 1995 in an eye-catching, vibrant red dress by Catherine Walker, a designer the princess was particularly fond of.

Her 1994 revenge dress is her best Vanity Fair party look, but a year later, Princess Diana showed up to the same event in a dress that once again allowed her legs to take center stage. This time, however, the look had an entirely different vibe, as if the delicate embellished print and light color signified that the royal was way past revenge and ready to move on.

We all know that every girl should have an LBD in her closet, but Princess Diana proved that a little white dress can be just as stunning. In September 1995, the people's princess attended a charity concert in Italy, and she showed up in a relatively simple look. Diana wore a straight-cut dress that hit a little above her knees, and she paired it with white heels and statement jewelry. The entire look proved just how chic understated elegance can be.