Princess Diana’s Wardrobe Choices: A Form of Self-Expression
On a recent episode of A Right Royal Podcast, designer Azagury revealed that Princess Diana often pushed boundaries with her wardrobe choices. He mentioned that she frequently wanted to wear skirts that were even shorter than what her butler, Paul Burrell, and himself deemed appropriate.
Sources close to Diana have stated that her post-divorce wardrobe was a deliberate form of self-expression. As she shed royal constraints publicly, those within the palace became increasingly uncomfortable with her bold fashion choices.
One anonymous insider from her styling circle shared, “There was real tension. Every time she wanted to show a bit more leg or cleavage, there was pushback. It wasn’t about taste ā it was about control.”
The āFamous Fiveā dresses ā including the red Venice dress, black Bashir dress, blue Swan Lake gown, red Washington dress, and black 36th birthday dress ā became iconic for their representation of Diana’s fashion liberation. However, they also caused concern within the royal household.
Each dress marked a moment of defiance for Diana, as she asserted her independence through her clothing choices. Despite facing resistance from palace officials, she continued to use fashion as a tool for self-expression and empowerment.
