Princess Diana's Secret Backup Wedding Dress, Revealed By The Designer | PEOPLE

I love the second dress- but her dress was perfect for that moment in time. look at the pic of her going up the stairs and looking back- it was stunning! and everyone knows that dress- i dont think the spare dress would have had the same impact.

Diana was gracious enough to appoint David and Elizabeth Emmanuel, two young, independent designers, the making of her wedding dress instead of choosing a major designing house. I somehow like the spare dress more than the original.

I actually like the back-up dress better- simpler lines, no so overblown

I absolutely LOVE that dress for Diana! It would have been so much nicer on her than the main one. If only she were still alive today and could try this one on. It would have been so pretty on her.

The spare dress was stunning. It's much more attractive than the dress she wore.

The back up dress is absolutely stunning, however, Diana's wedding dress was perfectly proportioned for her height, for the Abbey, and could not have been less voluminous, because she would have got lost in the surroundings. The long veil/train was exactly what was needed, for the walk up the steps, and along the aisle, it made a brilliant statement and, as can be seen, made quite an impression on so many people. Congratulations to all involved in the creation of such an iconic dress.

Diana… I’m 52 and she was the princess of every little girl in the world. A walking dream in her wedding dress. And I think the same can be said about Princess Catherine. I pray she gets better soon. We need the sight of beauty.

ADORE the second dress, wish she’d worn that one down the aisle.

The back up dress Is way more stunning than the original One, wich swallowed her up completely

It’s more beautiful than the other.

The spare is beautiful.

So thoughtful of Princess Diana to go with YOU as opposed to a big popular designer ! She was ALWAYS thinking about The Average Hard Working People ! God bless her Soul !

Every woman's wedding dress is special ....this dress was MAGNIFICENT ❤

Princess Diana and then Prince Charles was the very first royal wedding I'd ever seen in my life on TV. From the moment I saw her dress I loved it and still do. Many people have disliked the style and design but they forget the dress wasn't made for them it was made for Princess Diana who chose you and your team to make it for her. Thank goodness the backup wasn't needed; it doesn't have the same wow factor as the first dress albeit lovely. Thank you for being a part of her story and making history. I'm excited to see your reimagined take on your original design 43 years later.

I know Im looking at this nearly half a century later, and fashion changes. but leaving the neck ruffle off would have been a game changer ❤❤❤

I love the spare dress. Gorgeous 😊

Every bride should go with her instincts and choose the dress that she loves just as Diana did

I love the spare dress.

I like this better than the original dress.

❤🎉 You are brilliant. The dress took my breath away when Di climbed out of the carriage. YOU are one in a billion million!