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
Words: Emma Gleason
Photos: Getty Images
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