Inspiring Photos of Princess Diana Pregnant That Will Make Moms Today Swoon
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It's pretty much a fact at this point: look up the term "style icon" in the dictionary, and Princess Diana's face is probably right next to it. And while she's certainly known for her fair share of stunning floor-length gowns, elegant pantsuits, and more-than-memorable hats, she also set the bar high in the pregnancy style department — especially as far as the royal family is concerned.
From cozy-looking, oversize coats to a slew of casual dresses she sported to polo matches while cheering on Prince Charles, one thing's for sure: her looks were nothing short of mesmerizing. Scroll through to get a glimpse of some of her pregnancy looks while she was carrying William and Harry back in the '80s, and prepare to be completely and utterly inspired.
Unlike Kate Middleton, who opted for a dress that hugged her curves after giving birth to Louis, Diana stuck with loose-fitting options. She kept it casual with a lightweight green maternity dress complete with a white collar. She paired the dress with a pair of sunglasses and stud earrings.
Diana was all about the layers on this particular afternoon, putting a red button-up coat over a blue high-collared dress that goes with anything. The perfect accessory for watching polo? Binoculars, of course.
Prince Charles was quick to give his pregnant wife a quick smooch at a polo match at Windsor Great Park on July 29, 1984. She kept it simple with an effortless pink dress with white details.
On a trip to visit Chinatown in Liverpool, UK, the princess sported a a Bellville Sassoon pink maternity coat with a high collar — a look she obviously favored — and a John Boyd hat to match.
Diana stepped out in the heat of June to cheer on Prince Charles during a polo match clad in a loose-fitting pink pastel dress, tights, simple white flats, and a matching cardigan. She polished off her look with a delicate choker necklace — funny how things come back in style after a decade or two.
Despite being pregnant with William at the time, Princess Diana wasn't one to shy away from major social events. Here she is at the Barbican Centre in March 1982 dressed in a red maternity gown by David Sassoon.
A take on Italian style: Princess Diana stepped out in a long-sleeved polka dot dress while on a trip to the Scilly Isles in April 1984. She finished the look off with a timeless string of pearls.
Princess Diana attended the Grand National Race Aintree while she was pregnant with Harry back in 1984. Her outfit of choice? A warm maroon coat with a matching saucer hat over a blue high-collared frock and a dainty clutch tucked under her arm.