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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is known by many names, but is always remembered as a wife, mother, and graceful US First Lady who championed the arts while also embodying a timeless fashion icon. Check out this gallery for a closer look at her chic style and legendary pieces.

▲Jackie incorporated these enormous glasses into her standard wardrobe likely for a sense of privacy, but they also lent her an air of understated stardom.

▲The easiest way to make casual outfits look chic is by pairing those huge sunglasses with a headscarf.

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Jackie popularized this style of hat, often designed for her specifically by American fashion designers.

▲She famously wore a pink suit and a pillbox hat on the day her husband was assassinated.

▲Jackie taught the fashion world that white on white makes a more powerful visual statement than nautical stripes.

▲Her voluminous hairdo was inseparable from her signature look.

▲And she knew it.

▲Instead of a traditional gown, the First Lady opted for a black square-neck top and a marigold yellow floor-length skirt, accented with bright white gloves.

▲The First Lady loved finishing off her formal attire with a pair of long white gloves, which also made an appearance in her more casual outfits as well.

▲A bit of a daring move in the 1960s, Jackie pulled off demure strapless gowns with grace.

▲She matched the White House's royal guests with ease.

▲Her state dinner gowns were showstoppers every time.

▲She looks effortlessly chic in a ribbed turtleneck paired with no-frills pants.

▲Long before Meghan Markle, Jackie's seemingly endless array of smart coats captured the public's attention.

▲The First Lady had many coats that made a statement while requiring minimal effort on her part. And who doesn't want maximum effect with minimal effort?

▲Not quite a turtleneck or a crew neck, Jackie favored the elegant and elevated cut on dresses, blouses, and jackets.

▲She could go from sharp presidential looks to playful patterned cocktail dresses without batting an eye.

▲Though the A-line was a popular choice for her and many others at the time, Jackie played with boxy tops and shaped skirts, and vice versa.

▲By using standout colors or juxtaposing light and dark, Jackie threw outfits together that would be remembered for years after her passing.

▲She had some dramatic pieces in her wardrobe, and the cape was one of them.

▲Long or short, plain or patterned, she tried them all.

▲Jackie often used bows to either add some femininity to more masculine outfits or to accentuate her waist.

▲She showed that bows don't have to be left to young girls' ponytails, but that they can be used with class and style.

▲With an extensive past in horseback riding, Jackie popularized the casual equestrian style of high collars, fitted jackets, and high boots.

▲If you ever want to look like a woman who has a great depth beneath her surface, model your outfit after this one.

▲She could wear a very simple all-black outfit but pair it with items of her own unique style, whether it was loafers and white gloves or pearls and a mile-high hairdo.

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Endowed with a characteristic slim waist, Jackie knew how to make her wardrobe work for her own shape.

▲She showed that an ornate belt can both shape your waist and draw attention to it, and that it can also break up too much of the same color.

▲In her 40s, Jackie was still embracing the times and rocking styles of the '70s.

▲Like a good mother, Jackie was often seen coordinating the First Family's outfits as soon as they could walk.

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She had a signature fragrance that she wore almost daily, called Lovely Patchouli 55. It mixed notes of bergamot and amber with a musky patchouli.

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First Lady of Fashion: A guide to style from Jackie Kennedy

The former First Lady of the United States was born on July 28, 1929

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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is known by many names, but is always remembered as a wife, mother, and graceful US First Lady who championed the arts while also embodying a timeless fashion icon. Check out this gallery for a closer look at her chic style and legendary pieces.

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