Princess Diana's Staple Sunglasses Are Proof That Her Style Is Timeless
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When it comes to shades, Princess Eugenie's preference is a sci-fi style while Meghan Markle loves her tortoiseshell sunglasses. Considering the number of British royals who own a pair of stylish sunglasses, you'd be forgiven for thinking they're part of some royal fashion rule. Unsurprisingly, the most fashionable style was reserved for Princess Diana, who had a penchant for oversize aviator sunglasses. Along with her endless collection of enviable handbags and blinding jewels, Diana often accessorized with this heavy masculine style, which, surprisingly, really suited her delicate features.
In fact, the contrast only reiterates what a risk-taker she was with her wardrobe. Keep reading to see all the times Diana styled this signature frame, then shop similar styles with a modern touch. You'll be neglecting your '90s tiny sunglasses in a heartbeat.
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Diana's White-Rimmed Aviators
Diana sported a bold style of aviators in Kuwait, during a royal tour of the Gulf. She teamed the white-rimmed glasses with a sugar pink suit and bold jewelry.
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Wearing the white-framed aviators, Diana chose a Catherine Walker printed outfit along with a moon earring while in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Diana's Brown Aviators
While attending a dancing display on a royal tour of Cameroon with Prince Charles, the duo wore matching brown aviator sunglasses. Diana styled the shades with a brown v-neck dress and pearl earrings.
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Princess Diana opted for the brown pair of aviators while on tour in Italy, styling the shades with a simple floral day dress, belted in at the waist.
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Sporting her favorite aviators once again, Diana wore a matching cornflower blue blouse and pleated skirt to the Windsor Polo.
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Attending a polo match, Diana paired her signature frames with a relaxed blouse and high-waisted trousers.
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Dior Eyewear Aviator Sunglasses
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Meeyye Symi Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
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Marc Jacobs Eyewear Oversized Aviator Sunglasses
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Forever 21 Replay Vintage Tortoiseshell Aviator Sunglasses
Forever 21 Replay Vintage Tortoiseshell Aviator Sunglasses ($17.50, originally $25)
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