16 Princess Diana Fashion Trends That Are Back for 2022

There are plenty of looks that were once covetable in the '80s and '90s that are slightly less-so today. Sure, we can appreciate the casual nature of high-waisted culottes, or get a kick out of structured, shoulder-padded skirt suits, but they're not quite what we're looking to stock our closets with these days.

However, Princess Diana — who, yes, did wear those very same pieces on occasion — is still considered a fashion icon. Decades later, her enviable outfits stay on our mind, and what's more, her wardrobe was full of trends that have managed to make a comeback.

From her sexier "revenge" looks to her effortless ability to match tailored blazers with athleisure, there are at least 15 Princess Diana-inspired trends that we're still wearing today. Gather a few tips on how to make them work for 2022, ahead.

Whimsical Knits

Diana made headlines in 1981 with this Warm & Wonderful "Black Sheep" sweater, and many continued to refer to her as such when it came to her position in the Royal Family. Intentional or not, her ability to send messages or command attention through her wardrobe was largely unmatched — and we can't argue that this knit is super quirky and cute. The brand Rowing Blazers has brought back the exact design so that all of us could copy Diana's iconic look — which Harry Styles is a fan of, too.

Elevated-Casual

Princess Diana was a champion of high-low dressing, which is still so popular today. Her effortless ability to pair casual jeans with a relaxed, oversized sweatshirt, then pull the look together with a tailored blazer and high leather boots is what continues to make her outfits so relatable.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.