13 Moments When Princess Diana Showed Off Her Daring Style

Arriving at a London gallery in 1994, the royal rocked an off-the-shoulder short black dress by Christina Stambolian. The look was far more exciting than the longer gowns she usually wore.

At a dinner in Paris in 1988, the Princess chose a one-shouldered evening dress by fashion designer Catherine Walker. Stunning!

At a film premiere in Melbourne, Australia in 1985, Diana's ensemble showed off her typical elegance from the front--with a little extra skin (and style!) in the back.

Diana's open-back dress at a film premiere was a major fashion moment in 1985, and so was her choice of a knotted pearl necklace draped to hang low. Since then, we've seen many gorgeous celebs on the red carpet pull off that look.

We're so used to seeing Diana in tasteful, modest gowns, which is why this short red number really gave us a thrill. By the mid-90s, it's clear that she seemed to loosen up her sense of style.

Between the slicked, gelled hair and her bold choker, what's not to love about Diana's edgy appearance at the 1995 New York Fashion Awards? She certainly looked the part!

Back in 1982, Diana made a statement in blue ruffles, a geometric print, and an asymmetrical neckline when she attended a fundraiser fashion show at the Guildhall in London.

When the Princess of Wales attended a performance of 'Romeo and Juliet' at the Royal Opera House in 1989, she donned a vibrant strapless floral gown that had heads turning.

In 1991, she attended another show at the Royal Opera House, this time pushing the style envelope with an off-shoulder, sequined top with a large bow. Cute!

The black halter, open back, and bright red full skirt made this gown choice a bit more daring than what royal-watchers were used to seeing. The craziest part about this outfit, which she wore to the America's Cup ball in 1986? She's wearing one red glove and one black one!

Purple isn't a color Diana wore often, but she made the most of this moment at an opera house in Germany in 1987 by adding a matching choker and long gloves with her velvet ruffled outfit.

The plunging back of her stylish red gown probably left a trail of impressed people behind her in every room she exited! We love the body confidence she showed at an event in Australia in 1985.

A short dress with a halter neckline made for a less-traditional royal look at a gallery in 1995.