To all my fellow Canadian readers- have a wonderful weekend celebrating our nation’s 150th birthday! Here’s a look back 34 yeas to a John Boyd designed hat in our national colours, worn twice during the late Princess of Wales’ first visit to our land.
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Royal Hats 
A simple style, well executed, and which suits the wearer. The school hat vibe is nicely emphasised by the piped jacket ( Pic 1).
But even allowing for the New Romantic look being then all the rage, the “court jester” chevron-edged jacket with 17th-century collar strikes me as heavy-handedly literal. http://www.artnet.com/WebServices/images/ll01249lldtOYGFgF2PK3CfDrCWvaHBOcM1RD/william-derby-a-17th-century-lady-wearing-a-green-velvet-dress-with-white-lace-collar,-cuffs-and-head-dress,.jpg which
I hadn’t registered that she had worn it twice, even though both of those outfits are familiar. I’d give the edge to the Jan van Velden pilgrim collar, but only just. The 80’s don’t age well, and this was just before Diana got fabulous; but these are both decent looks for their era.
Happy Canada Day to all my neighbor Canadians! I met my husband at a Canada Day party thrown by some Canadians here in the US years ago, so I’ve had an extra reason to look on the date with fondness.
And I love, love, love this hat on Diana! It was so flattering on her, and unlike much of her wardrobe, which hasn’t fared well from being so 80s in style, could easily be worn today, I think. (Which means I find her dresses far too dated — but I remember when they were the absolute *height* of fashion, so times change, obviously!) I don’t blame her for using the hat more than once on her Canadian visit; it was color-appropriate and highly flattering.
Happy Canada Day and 150! I have lived in Canada and retain affection and respect for a great country and people.
Happy Canada 150, Hatters! Much love and appreciation to our Northern neighbours for their friendship.
Prince William looks so much like her. You can really tell in these photos.
Always loved Diana’s outfits on this tour. Thanks for the flashback!
Always a lovely hat and I love that big piecrust collar.
Happy Canada Day neighbors! We’re glad to share a border with you!
still a lovely hat
To all my fellow Canadians, Happy Canada Day!
Loved this – although now I’d like to see the brim perhaps a little larger