Red Lace Pink Taffeta Suit

Diana was fond of some unusual colour combinations. This complicated cocktail suit was worn mostly in the early 90s. See Jane's detailed research for more info. On first glance, it's garish and distracting. Take a second look and the superb cut and design make the red lace over hot pink brocade look merely bright and festive.

As usual, she varied her accessories to the occasion and went with a freshwater pearl necklet, another wearing without the necklet and a third with the Prince of Wales feathers necklace. On a pearl necklet wearing, she added a different pair of pearl drop and ruby earrings, on a no necklace wearing she went with the Princess of Grandeur pearl drops, to her usual doubled