Advice

|23 May 2018|5 mins

6 times Princess Diana was our weekend style goals

We need some bike pants, ASAP

Rebecca Hooton

23 May 2018

I have to admit, I totally didn’t get it when I was a kid and my mum was obsessed with Princess Diana (complete with wearing dresses just like hers).

I remember seeing Lady Di on the covers of all the celebrity mags with her perm, shoulder pads and giant button-up suits and thinking I’d never think she was cool.

I much preferred to take my fashion cues from Baby Spice, thank you very much - pass the platform shoes.

Well, well, well, how the times have changed...

Now, I’m Insta-stalking vintage Princess Diana pics like my life depends on it.

If you haven’t noticed, they’re STILL popping up all over the place (the after-effects of royal-wedding fever obviously) and there are some real gems in there.

Princess Diana knew how to work a chequered suit and spotted dress better than any current influencer.

But the looks I’m loving the most are of her off-duty style - she was the athleisure OG.

It's a look that's definitely going strong this season...

So, here’s a highlight reel of Princess Diana’s best sportluxe looks to get in the zone…

Advice

|23 May 2018|5 mins

6 times Princess Diana was our weekend style goals

We need some bike pants, ASAP

Rebecca Hooton

23 May 2018

I have to admit, I totally didn’t get it when I was a kid and my mum was obsessed with Princess Diana (complete with wearing dresses just like hers).

I remember seeing Lady Di on the covers of all the celebrity mags with her perm, shoulder pads and giant button-up suits and thinking I’d never think she was cool.

I much preferred to take my fashion cues from Baby Spice, thank you very much - pass the platform shoes.

Well, well, well, how the times have changed...

Now, I’m Insta-stalking vintage Princess Diana pics like my life depends on it.

If you haven’t noticed, they’re STILL popping up all over the place (the after-effects of royal-wedding fever obviously) and there are some real gems in there.

Princess Diana knew how to work a chequered suit and spotted dress better than any current influencer.

But the looks I’m loving the most are of her off-duty style - she was the athleisure OG.

It's a look that's definitely going strong this season...

So, here’s a highlight reel of Princess Diana’s best sportluxe looks to get in the zone…

The trend: Bike shorts

Bike shorts are the latest non-negotiable piece you need in your weekend look. Any length and colour goes, they just needs to be above the knee. Wear them with a baggy jumper, big socks and chunky sneakers. I live in these.

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The trend: Baseball caps

Bring a bit of a cool athleisure vibe to your basic tee and mum jeans with a baseball cap. Look for ones in bright colours or with logos to add personality to your look. It’s a good way to cover up day-three hair too TBH, haha

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The trend: Puffer jackets

These are massive ATM (in all meanings of the word). The brighter, the better. Go for one with a cool print or eye-catching colour to make it the statement piece of your look. Just like teddy coats, they’re trending in a big way but are also super cosy. I’m never taking mine off.

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The trend: Eighties sunglasses

While the tiny sunglasses trend is still going strong, big sunglasses like the ones your mum wore in the ’80s are also in. Think: sunnies with prints, reflector lenses, and just big frames (the best when you've had no sleep). Also, how could I forget the string so you can hang them like a necklace when you’re not wearing them? Classic.

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The trend: Skivvies

I remember my mum wearing skivvies a lot when I was a kid… well, they’re baaack. Just in time for winter, too. I’ve noticed people like @jenatkinhair and @rubytuesdaymatthews wearing them a lot and doing it so well. They’re cool layered under your baggy jumper or puffer jacket, but can also be worn under a slip dress with sneakers. You can’t go wrong with a simple black or white one. This is my best friend on the freezing-cold train commute.