We dig up all of Princess Margaret’s most glamorous looks

19 November 2019

A royal style icon, Princess Margaret always had the glamour dial turned right up

Anyone who is binge-watching season three of The Crown (like us) will be obsessed with the glamorous fashion of the late Princess Margaret, played in the show by Helena Bonham Carter.

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The latest season is set in the ’60s and ’70s, a period that was full of style and scandal for the royal family – with Margaret at the heart of much of it – so we’ve taken a look back at some of her best outfits, and scored her glamour game.

1/15

1956

This graphic sundress and sculptural white hat in Arusha, Tanzania
Glamour score: 8/10

2/15

1965

Gloves for daytime (a low-key glamour move) with a matching sundress, hat and bag.
Glamour score: 7/10

3/15

1955

Margaret visits Canada, and wears a waist accentuating dress with charming buttons and a belt.
Glamour score: 9/10

4/15

1955

Another matching ensemble, this time butter yellow with gloves, bag and a very fun hat.
Glamour score: 8/10

5/15

1981

Making the bold move to pair a floral sundress with a fur stole, Margaret is pictured here alongside another style icon, Lady Diana Spencer.
Glamour score: 6/10

6/15

1944

This dreamy outfit and backdrop could easily appear in a Rodarte lookbook today.
Glamour score: 10/10

7/15

1950

The sunglasses are only one of the stylish elements here. We’re also loving the white sandals (with pantyhose) and matching gloves.
Glamour score: 8/10

8/15

1970

Another strong eyewear look, this time paired with a sculptural hooded coat (and then-husband Lord Snowdon)
Glamour score: 6/10

9/15

1960

Film premieres were clearly different in the ’60s; Princess Margaret wore an eye-catching pink gown with a fur stole and diamonds.
Glamour score: 9/10

10/15

1949

Another pink look, this time with polka dots and sculptural curves.
Glamour score: 7/10

11/15

1956

Stylish sunglasses that wouldn’t look out of place now, with a matching hat and dress.
Glamour score: 6/10

12/15

1951

Nothing says glamour (or royalty) quite like a lush velvet dress and matching hat.
Glamour score: 10/10

13/15

1962

This sunshine yellow look features one of the many flower-inspired hats Margaret was partial to.
Glamour score: 6/10

14/15

1960

Margaret paired this elegant silk look with a knowing smile as she left for her honeymoon with Lord Snowdon.
Glamour score: 9/10

15/15

1962

Another wedding look, this time as a guest – a purple opera coat and matching floral dress, interestingly paired with black gloves.
Glamour score: 8/10

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