Lady Diana Spencer, 1981

Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles at St Paul's Cathedral on July 29, 1981, in ivory silk taffeta by David and Elizabeth Emanuel. This portrait shows why it defined 1980s bridalwear: huge puffed sleeves, a lace-trimmed neckline, a full skirt and a 25-foot train fanned across the floor. The gown carried about 10,000 pearls and a panel of antique Carrickmacross lace that had belonged to Queen Mary.