25 Times Princess Diana Was a Poster Girl for Summer

Snaps of a sun-kissed Princess Diana holidaying in the ’80s and ’90s are enough to invoke major wanderlust. Her packing list alone would inspire anyone to dig out their bathing gear, even if St Tropez’s sandy coastline is but a distant dream right now. Diana’s laid-back linen separates, vibrant swimwear and throw-on dresses made up one of the most memorable elements of the royal’s always effortless wardrobe.

A lemon-yellow jumpsuit worn with gold shoes and a matching belt and jewelry made for a sunny look on a trip to Mallorca in 1987; animal-print pieces accompanied her on several excursions; and her repertoire of swimwear—including an iconic floral bikini worn in the South of France back in 1985—was a joyful explosion of color. Below, 25 photos that prove nobody did warm weather dressing quite like Diana.