The black, form-fitting dress worn by Princess Diana in 1994 is scheduled to go under the hammer at an auction hosted by Sotheby's on December 9. The dress, which features an off-the-shoulder design, has become a significant piece of fashion history, often cited as the origin of the term "revenge dressing."

Sources provide different context regarding the history of the garment. The Guardian notes that the dress gained its reputation because Diana wore it on the same evening that Prince Charles publicly addressed his infidelity in a televised interview. The BBC focuses primarily on the upcoming sale and the projected financial value of the item, estimating that it could sell for as much as $300,000 (£220,000). While the BBC treats the item as a high-value auction lot, The Guardian emphasizes the cultural narrative surrounding the dress, noting that it has become so iconic it maintains its own Wikipedia entry. This marks the first time the dress has been available for purchase since 1997.