gathered cowl stretch satin mermaid dress Stretch Satin Mermaid Gown by Aidan Mattox

While Diana was never going to compete with the countrys most avant-garde dressers (Vivienne Westwoods fig leaf-covered crotch ensemble and Katherine Hamnetts silver-studded G-strings added colour to proceedings), she commissioned a British designer to create a look that celebrated homegrown talent.

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The flared A-line skirt adds playful volume and movement, while the allover sequins deliver a bold, glam look perfect for the spotlight

It features all-over black polka dots, a form-fitting ruched bodice, and a voluminous bubble hem skirt.