Because she was a young bride — and subsequently a young mother — many people expected her to wear youthful clothing or outfits that reflected her motherhood. Of course, Diana’s choices were much more outside the box than expected.
At an event in the US, Diana wore a stunning floor-length black gown. It was elegant and sultry, and 100% grown-up.
Unlike other royals, Diana didn’t mind showing off her skin — and why would she? It was the 1980s, so even the clothes considered scandalous by the Royals were nothing compared to what commoners were wearing.
She was regularly seen in strapless and low-cut dresses at formal events. In her free time, Diana went full-on casual.
When spending time with her sons, William and Harry, Diana didn’t shy away from wearing comfortable clothes. She was a hands-on mom, and she wanted to be able to get down on the ground and play with her kids.
She regularly wore jeans and khakis and didn’t mind being photographed in her more casual looks.
And unlike many of the royal ladies before her, Diana wasn’t afraid to wear pants. In fact, she was the first woman in the royal family to wear trousers to an evening event.
Diana was also very open about working out, and multiple pictures of her were taken in exercise clothing.