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.
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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