When it comes to Princess Diana, every part of her life has been cemented as part of her legacy. Her philanthropic endeavors. Her outreach efforts. And, of course, her style.
Princess Diana's outfits are still some of the most iconic and enviable in fashion history and now, fans are learning the story behind her iconic pink honeymoon outfit that was picked out by fluke.
As fans of the royal family know, Princess Diana dawned a peach suit with ruffle detail when she left on her honeymoon with Prince Charles.
As the story goes, Diana visited the Bellville Sassoon shop in London shortly after she became engaged to Prince Charles. The then 19-year-old was looking for an outfit for her engagement photos right before the store closed.
Thankfully, Harrods worked out for Diana as she picked out her now-iconic blue suit for the photoshoot there. Way to go, department stores!
"You can imagine how Belinda [Bellville] and David [Sassoon] felt when they realized the future Princess of Wales had been turned away," said Royal Style curator Matthew Storey, as per People.
Thankfully for them, the princess ventured back to the shop before her wedding. This time, she was welcomed with open arms and began a long partnership with the brand.
Belville Sasson designed the now-iconic peach honeymoon suit for Princess Diana, which is currently on display at the Royal Style exhibit.
Thankfully for Diana, the weather was lovely!
It's a beautiful outfit that almost never happened!
h/t: People.
