Lady Diana's Dress To Be Auctioned Off

Diana's racy black dress to be auctioned

By: Associated Press | WJTV
Published: June 08, 2010

» Comments | Post a Comment

LONDON (AP) - A racy black gown worn by Lady Diana Spencer on
one of her first official engagements is up for sale in London.
The strapless silk taffeta dress, by designers Elizabeth and
David Emanuel - who also designed Diana's frothy wedding gown - is
expected to fetch between 30,000 pounds and 50,000 pounds ($36,000
to $61,000) at Tuesday's auction.
It's part of a collection that includes the blouse Diana wore
for her official engagement portrait in 1981, and the cotton toile
prototype of her wedding gown, used to ensure the fit was just
right.
The black gown was worn by Diana at age 19, on her first
official outing after her engagement to Prince Charles was
announced. Its revealing cut and striking color caused a minor
scandal - but also made Diana a media darling.