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4 times Princess Diana had outfits altered to make them look brand-new
4 times Princess Diana had outfits altered to make them look brand-new
Celia FernandezNov 28, 2020, 18:22 IST
Princess Diana wore the original gown in 1989, and the altered version in 1992.Tim Graham/Princess Diana Archie/Getty Images
Princess Diana was known for recycling some of her best outfits.
The royal would give new life to her dresses by having certain design details completely removed.
Elizabeth Holmes, a fashion journalist and the author of "HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style," told Insider it was Diana's way of being fancy and frugal.
Elizabeth Holmes, a fashion journalist and the author of "HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style," told Insider that Diana would have old clothes transformed into brand-new looks because she wanted to be both fancy and frugal.
"Diana benefited from the fashion scene before the internet existed because people didn't notice," Holmes said. "I thought Diana reworking her clothes was fantastic because it just shows how you can get many years out of a single dress."
Here are some of the outfits that Princess Diana had customized over the years.
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Princess Diana transformed this pink dress into a brand-new gown by removing the ruffles around the waist and sleeves.
Princess Diana first wore this evening gown in 1983, and then again in 1986.
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The peplum detail on this Victor Edelstein look was removed the second time Princess Diana wore it.
Princess Diana first wore the outfit to an equestrian event in 1986, and then again at a polo match in 1987.
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Princess Diana altered a Catherine Walker dress to give it a heart-shaped, sleeveless neckline.
Princess Diana first wore the gown during an official visit to Portugal in 1987, and then again in 1989.
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Princess Diana rewore a Catherine Walker gown that was altered to include a fitted skirt.
Princess Diana wore the original gown in 1989, and the altered version in 1992.
Tim Graham/Princess Diana Archie/Getty Images