So Nostalgic
Regal doesnt even begin to describe it.
Let me backtrack a bit.
In 1985, the late royal attended a party to celebrate Prince Edwards 21st birthday.
She showed out in a black-and-white strapless number by Murray Arbeid.
The gown was, simply put, stunning.
At the knees, the velvet bodice opened into a quasi-mermaid silhouette, with a white satin skirt.
Another guest wore the exact same dress to the party, however.
But Lady Di, ever-the-gracious royal,reportedly had a laughwhen she realized.
A year later, Princess Di recreated the look with a spicy update.
It also had a strapless torso in black velvet and also opened into a big satin skirt.
Naturally, the ensemble caused a media furor, according to theLA Times.
For reference, below is the original white gown she wore a year prior.
Stunning, as always.
This article was originally published onMay 10, 2023
