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That red dress was absolutely no accident, although FLOTUS has worn the cape-sleeve style previously. It's very distinctive and beautiful on her. The way the beading is applied to the neckline is also reminiscent of Diana, who had a blue gown with beading applied in a similar style (pic related)
The jewelry Diana is wearing in this photo caught my eye. I don't recall seeing photos of Diana in that dress before, but the jewelry is practically iconic.
The Oman Sapphire Suite, composed of a necklace, earrings, and bracelet set in a modern style, which was a gift from the Sultan of Oman during a 1986 Tour of the Gulf States.
The Princess debuted the Oman Suite for a Banquet in Bonn during a 1987 tour of Germany. The Oman Suite was worn later the same year, with a Murray Arbeid gown, for a Gala Performance at the Royal Opera House in Covent garden.
The next month, the Princess of Wales wore the suite for a fashion show at the Sydney Opera House during a Tour of Australia.
The last time the Princess was pictured wearing the set was at the premiere of the film โHauntedโ at the Empire Cinema in London in October 1995. It now belongs to Prince William and Prince Harry, but has yet to be seen, possibly because of itโs 80s style.
Diana was well known for choosing clothes that quietly spoke a message for her; the black "revenge" dress she wore to an event the night that Charles' infamous interview in which he admitted his cheating with Camilla.
https://www.instyle.com/fashion/a-brief-history-of-the-revenge-dress
Sauce article about the dresses auctioned for charity by Christie's in 1997:
http://www.everythingroyal.com/thedianadresses.html
Diana. Until 9/11, the most shocking, dumbfounding news I've ever received.