Princess Diana's Classic Sneaker Styling Hack Is Trending Again

Princess Diana is the OG style influencer. There is no way around it. She wore tennis skirts before American Apparel made them popular. She wore bike shorts before the Kardashians made them red-carpet appropriate. And even in the day and age where fashion influencer is a viable career option with thousands of them offering up

Princess Diana is the OG style influencer. There is no way around it. She wore tennis skirts before American Apparel made them popular. She wore bike shorts before the Kardashians made them red-carpet appropriate. And even in the day and age where fashion influencer is a viable career option with thousands of them offering up #ootds every minute, Princess Diana always tops the list when it comes to actually being influential.

Of course, part of Prince Di’s appeal was the glamour, the gowns, and the jewels that cost even more than all the glamour and gowns combined. But what made her style so beloved wasn’t the inaccessible gala fits but the athleisure- inspired looks with college sweatshirts, running shoes, and chunky socks. Recently, that very aesthetic she made famous appears to be on every single supermodel’s moodboard.

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While on her way to Bar Pitti in Manhattan, Bella Hadid wore a tight cami top, black bike shorts and a pair of Solomon sneakers with mid-calf white ankle socks. Emily Ratajowski has worn exclusively New Balance sneakers with socks — whether she’s in a bikini or a mini dress — all summer. And Selena Gomez marked her return back to music in Blackpink’s “Ice Cream” video in a pair of Puma sneakers with white cotton socks like these. Clearly, it’s an easy vintage look that works regardless of what you’re wearing, where you’re going, or whether you’re royal or not.

Shop the Princess Diana-approved trend below.

Ugg Ribbed Crew Socks

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Shop now: $18; nordstrom.com

Ugg 2-Pack Slouchy Ribbed Crew Socks

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Shop now: $32; nordstrom.com

All Cotton 3 Pack Extra Heavy Slouch Socks

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Shop now: $19; amazon.com

Women's Spring Summer Lightweight Slouch Socks

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Shop now: $20; amazon.com

Classic Acrylic Lightweight Socks

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Shop now: $10; amazon.com

Salomon Speedcross 5

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Shop now: $130; zappos.com

New Balance Women's 720 V1 Sneaker

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Shop now: $61; amazon.com

Adidas Stan Smith Sneaker

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Shop now: $57 (Originally $90); nordstrom.com

Hoka One One Clifton Edge

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Shop now: $160; zappos.com

Nike Free RN 5.0 2020

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Shop now: $100; zappos.com

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