Swedish model Elsa Hosk channeled British royalty this Halloween, but her choice of dress left some social media users wondering if she had crossed a line.
Elsa Hosk recreated the iconic look of the late Princess Diana in a Halloween tribute, but some online critics felt her choice was anything but festive.
A netizen’s remark on Elsa Hosk’s Halloween costume, posted on October 31, 2024 | Source: Instagram.com/hoskelsa
The 35-year-old model mirrored Diana’s iconic post-separation look from King Charles III, wearing a sleek, off-the-shoulder black dress that symbolized elegance and independence.
A netizen’s reaction to Elsa Hosk’s Halloween costume, posted on October 31, 2024 | Source: Instagram.com/hoskelsa
To complete the transformation, Hosk added Diana-inspired details: sheer black tights, classic black heels, and a choker with a prominent jewel, capturing the late royal’s daring yet sophisticated style.
Elsa Hosk as the late Princess Diana for Halloween, posted on October 31, 2024 | Source: Instagram.com/hoskelsa
She even styled her blonde hair in a layered, chin-length cut, bringing Diana’s 90s era to life. Posting on Instagram, Hosk wrote, “Wishing you an ICONIC Halloween🖤.”
Princess Diana attends a gala at the Serpentine Gallery in Hyde Park, London, on June 29, 1994 | Source: Getty Images
The 35-year-old model also shared a video of herself walking and tilting her head mimicking Diana’s grace and poise, captioned simply, “The people’s princess 👑.”
Princess Diana arrives at the Serpentine Gallery in Hyde Park, London, on June 29, 1994 | Source: Getty Images
The costume, however, quickly divided her followers. “Beautiful but unethical towards Diana 😔,” one user remarked. Another echoed the sentiment, “This IS Just direspectful ! Shame on you [sic].”
Elsa Hosk as the late Princess Diana for halloween, posted on Octber 31, 2024| Source: Instagram.com/hoskelsa
For some, the idea of dressing as Diana for Halloween felt unsettling. “A bit creepy though. I mean draw inspiration yes, dress up as Diana look alike no [sic]!” wrote a concerned fan.
Elsa Hosk as the late Princess Diana for halloween, posted on Octber 31, 2024| Source: Instagram.com/hoskelsa
Another suggested an alternative, “Dear Elsa, you look wonderful. But Princess Diana is not for Halloween. The point of Halloween is to dress scary. You could have been Camilla instead.”
Queen Camilla attends The King’s Parade during an official visit to St. Helier, Jersey, on July 15, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Others, however, were struck by how closely Hosk resembled the late Princess. “I thought It was Diana 😮 [sic],” shared one surprised fan.
Another marveled, “Wooowwww you look just like her,” while a particularly impressed commenter raved, “i almost thought Princess Diana come back to life 🔥🔥🔥🔥[sic].” One fan noted one of Diana’s mannerisms, “Omggg! you even nailed the way she would have her head tilted down 🥺.”
Despite the divided opinions, Hosk remains undeterred, fully embracing the Halloween spirit with her bold tribute to the late Princess Diana.
