 | There were no rules for the separated wife of a Prince of Wales, so after her separation, Diana had to make her own way. Part of this, she hoped, was to establish herself with a serious image as a voice and representative for the charities she maintained - or, as Andrew Morton said in his book "Diana, Her New Life", "For years she had been celebrated simply for being. Now she wanted to be judged for doing." (page 99) One step was to work with a professional voice coach, Peter Settelen, to improve her public speeches. Another facet was her wardrobe, in which the professional woman's suit had begun to play a bigger part.
One such suit was this Chanel one in pastel plaid, worn in August of 1992 on a visit Newcastle(left) on behalf of several of her charities (including RELATE and Bernardo's), and later in May of 1993 (right)on a visit to Great Ormond Street Hospital, of which she was patron. It was tailored and businesslike, but still in a bright fun plaid (and with brightly colored shoes!) that would amuse the children of those charities. This was more important to her than winning fashion plaudits, which this suit definitely did not - it was among Hello! magazines 'Least Favorite Outfits' for Diana for 1993. |  |
 | This recreation for the Franklin Mint vinyl People’s Princess Doll is in a cotton print specially commissioned by a client from
Raw Kiss Doll Style . .Both jacket and skirt are fully lined in white, and close with snaps. The jacket has patch pockets, as does the original, and features 'pearl' buttons at the front, collar, cuffs, and pockets. The skirt has hangar loops at the waist. Includes pink clutch handbag. The shoes are the Franklin Mint basic pumps, painted pink.(These are not included, but if you have an extra pair, I can paint them.) Shown with the earrings from the Casual Khaki Outfit.
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