This Is What Princess Diana Wore to Ascot in the '80s

Princess Diana’s most iconic outfits may have been styled back in the ’80s and ’90s, but as you may have noticed from her impeccable wedding guest looks to her style signatures, a lot of her best looks are still super relevant. We’ve even spotted the likes of Zara tapping into some of Diana’s most beloved trends.

So it makes perfect sense that since Diana’s style has made an everlasting impression on us all—her go-to outfits for a day at Royal Ascot are totally worth taking inspiration from in 2019. What to wear to the races can be a tricky outfit dilemma, especially when dress codes and formal traditions come into play. But follow Diana’s lead, and you’ll be styling up endless looks from polka dots and pencil skirts to statement hats in no time.

Keep scrolling to see our pick of Princess Diana’s best Royal Ascot outfits, with all the shopping you need down below.

Polka dots head to toe.

It was a big year for accessories in ’97—just check out the floral trimmings on that straw boater.

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This bold turban hat is giving us life.

When in doubt, go all pink. We’ve got a lot of love for the strong polka dots on Sarah Ferguson here.

Chic separates don’t always need to be colour co-ordinated. Here’s the proof.

Never underestimate a good hat.

Going for a bold print? Take a tip from Diana and accessorise in just one colour.

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Simple yet super sleek.

Navy and white always looks classy.

The full look in all its glory.

You can't go wrong with a nautical nod.

This is giving us Pretty Woman vibes.

Take away the purple accent, and this is a full 2018 look.

Pencil skirts and power shoulders.

So chic.

White tights were a royal favourite back in the '80s.

This soft peachy shade is all over the high street at the moment.

Keeping things classy in grey, white and a timeless string of pearls.

Candyman stripes and bright red may not be for everyone in 2019, but there's no denying this is Instagrammable.

From the car-bonnet post to the puff-shouldered skirt suit, this is everything.

Next up, the summer shoes royals always wear.

This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.