Princess Diana Owned the Coolest, Sexiest Swimsuits, and She Looked Like a Model in Them All
Some of the most iconic photos of Princess Diana include her vacationing with her family or sporting splashy swimsuits in the South of France. While her Summer wardrobe included gorgeous pleated dresses and preppy tailored separates, the late royal's swimwear reigned supreme. Your eyes have likely never glossed over a floral bikini set as picture perfect as Diana's, and her colorblock maillots and animal print designs are exactly what you were searching for before you started reading this. We rounded up some memorable snapshots of Princess Diana on holiday, and lucky for you, we found a handful of similar suits nearly identical to the ones she owned. If this doesn't prove that Diana is one of the most classic fashion icons to this day, really, what will?
The Leopard One-Piece
Princess Diana sported this animal print maillot in St. Tropez during the Summer of 1997. She accessorized with gold hoops and fashion-forward sunglasses.
Swimsuits For All Wild Side Tank Wrap One Piece Swimsuit
Swimsuits For All Wild Side Tank Wrap One Piece Swimsuit ($62, originally $88)
Camilla Leopard print Crystal-embellished ruched printed swimsuit
Calvin Klein Printed V-Wire Halter One-Piece
Calvin Klein Printed V-Wire Halter One-Piece Swimsuit ($71, originally $118)
Saint Somebody One Of My Kind One Piece
The Black and White Colorblock Suit
Princess Diana's two-tone suit featured a scoop front and back, fitting her like a body glove. She wore this one while on vacation with her family in St. Tropez, France in 1997.
H&M High Leg Swimsuit
Summersalt Swan Dive One-Piece Swimsuit
Wolf & Whistle Fuller Bust Exclusive cut out swimsuit with belt in monochrome rib
Wolf & Whistle Fuller Bust Exclusive cut out swimsuit with belt in monochrome rib D-F ($19, originally $54)
Neon Coordinates
Princess Diana looked like the total sports-chic babe in St. Tropez wearing this cool neon set, complete with a sarong tied around the waist. She toted a red nylon beach bag and showed off the design's open back while boating.
Martha Rey Anais One Piece Swimsuit
Aila Blue Melrose Tie-Dye One-Piece Swimsuit
Topshop Lime Green Houndstooth Cami Swimsuit
Topshop Lime Green Houndstooth Cami Swimsuit ($27, originally $40)
The Tropical Bikini
Princess Diana's tropical flower bikini set might just be our favorite of all her looks. The bandeau style top coordinated perfectly with high-leg bottoms and a cover-up, which she held onto while vacationing in the South of France in 1997.
Aerie Bikini
Aerie Ruffle Longline Bikini Top ($20, originally $40) and Aerie Bikini Bottom ($12, originally $25)
Swimsuits For All Ruler Nevis Bra Sized Underwire Bikini
Swimsuits For All Ruler Nevis Bra Sized Underwire Bikini ($85, originally $95)
Mango Bikini
Mango Bow bikini top ($40) and Mango Tie Bikini Bottom ($30)
The Sophisticated Black Suit
Diana's black swimsuit featured a high cut at the front and a scoop back, along with a sneaky strip of mesh across the chest, which you could make out as she splashed in the water at Indian Castle Beach in Nevis in 1993.
ASOS DESIGN recycled fuller bust exclusive mesh insert swimsuit in black
ASOS DESIGN recycled fuller bust exclusive mesh insert swimsuit in black dd-g ($13, originally $32)
Dorina Curve mesh swimsuit in black
Dorina Curve mesh swimsuit in black ($38, originally $48)
Stone Fox Swim Icebreaker Moderate One-Piece Swimsuit
The Tangerine Two Piece
Princess Diana's halter bikini came in the loveliest, liveliest coral shade. She wore in the water with her sons during their 1993 West Indies vacation.
Out From Under Bikini
Out From Under Solid Mia V-Wire Bandeau Bikini Top ($29, originally $42) and Out From Under Solid Mickie V-Shape Bikini Bottom ($36)
Frankies Bikinis Georgia Bikini
Kitty and Vibe Bikini
Kitty and Vibe Plunge Top ($50) and Kitty and Vibe High Hip Bottoms ($45)
The Sporty Pink Maillot
Princess Diana showed off her sporty pink and black maillot while vacationing in the Virgin Islands in 1990. She wore a sarong with a retro print and completed the look with oversize sunglasses.