Cover Princess Diana's sweater game has always been strong (Photo: Anwar Hussein/Getty Images)
Princess Diana's sweater game has always been strong (Photo: Anwar Hussein/Getty Images)
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'Spencer' dropped over the weekend, as did the temperature in Hong Kong, and we can’t stop thinking about what sweaters Princess Diana would’ve worn today
She was best known for her coordinated outfits from royal appearances, but Princess Diana’s casual wear was just as memorable. From her iconic sweatshirt and bike shorts combo that shook the athleisure community to the core, to her colourful jumpers with patterns and frills that were oh-so-’80s, these are the best sweaters you can buy today to emulate Princess Diana.
See more: 24 Of Our Favourite Princess Diana Looks
Sporty chic
Above Princess Diana in 1994 (Photo: Anwar Hussein/Getty Images)
Above Isabel Marant Étoile
Mindy jersey sweatshirt (Photo: Matches Fashion)
Princess Diana in 1994 (Photo: Anwar Hussein/Getty Images)
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Any oversized sweater will work, but this one from Isabel Marant has the same slouchy shape that the one the people’s princess wore.
Crisp white
Above Princess Diana on the go (Photo: Getty Images)
Above LouLou Studio bell sleeve high neck cashmere sweater (Photo: Lane Crawford)
Princess Diana on the go (Photo: Getty Images)
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A white chunky turtleneck is a staple of any wardrobe. Shake it up a bit with some interesting construction such as this piece from LouLou Studio.
Winter blues
Above Princess Diana and Prince Charles (Photo: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
Above Paco Rabanne
cropped metallic Fair Isle wool-blend sweater (Photo: Net-a-Porter)
Princess Diana and Prince Charles (Photo: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
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Bright blue and power shoulders are still in style, although this Paco Rabanne jumper has some edits—the crewneck keeps things classic while the cinched waist removes the need for a belt.
Alternative embroidery
Above Diana accompanying her son, Prince Harry on his first day of school in 1989. (Photo: Terry Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)
Above Christopher Kane
beaded organic cotton-jersey sweatshirt (Photo: Matches Fashion)
Diana accompanying her son, Prince Harry on his first day of school in 1989. (Photo: Terry Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)
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Diana’s red jumper with bells embroidered on the front is very telling of the decade. Upgrade your beaded jumper with this sleek black item from Christopher Kane—it’s timeless.
Country knit
Above The royals at Balmoral (Photo: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
Above Stella McCartney
Keep In Touch intarsia wool-blend sweater (Photo: Net-a-Porter)
The royals at Balmoral (Photo: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
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This jumper is perfect for Balmoral. Plus, Princess Diana’s values meant she would have likely enjoyed working with Stella McCartney and supported her vegan approach to fashion.
Animal instinct
Above Prince Charles and Princess Diana at the polo (Photo: Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)
Above Thome Browne
dog and bow embroidered cashmere cardigan (Photo: Lane Crawford)
Prince Charles and Princess Diana at the polo (Photo: Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)
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Thom Browne knows how to do an animal print, and this dog-printed cardigan is a great alternative if sheep don’t tickle your fancy.
Festive green
Above Before Diana was a Princess, she was still a style icon (Photo: Getty Images)
Above Maje
jacquard print sweater (Photo: Harrods)
Before Diana was a Princess, she was still a style icon (Photo: Getty Images)
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This white patterned high-neck jumper from Maje incorporates both colours from her casual outfit.
Ruffles galore
Above Jet setting with Prince Harry as a toddler (Photo: Getty Images)
Above Alexander McQueen
Ruffled gauze and wool sweater (Photo: Net-a-Porter)
Jet setting with Prince Harry as a toddler (Photo: Getty Images)
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The polo printed jumper is divine, but we’re looking at Diana’s ruffled collar. Get the look with this Alexander McQueen sweater instead—we’re sure she wouldn’t mind.
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Amalissa Hall was the style writer at Tatler Hong Kong. Primarily focused on writing digital articles, she covers news, tracks trends and interviews experts from the fashion, beauty and wellness industries, as well as entertainment spheres. Interview highlights include Formula One driver Alex Albon, award-winning costume designer Jany Temime and prolific make-up artist Lisa Eldridge.
She has also produced print stories featuring make-up artists, perfumiers and other upcoming figures discussing Asian representation on social media, sharing industry insight and trends as well as explaining new approaches to wellness in Hong Kong.
