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Oversized sunglasses - 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.
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Headscarves - The easiest way to make casual outfits look chic is by pairing those huge sunglasses with a headscarf.
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The pillbox hat
- Jackie popularized this style of hat, often designed for her specifically by American fashion designers. Check out these surprising little-known facts about life in the White House.
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The pillbox hat - She famously wore a pink suit and a pillbox hat on the day her husband was assassinated.
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Monochromatic looks - Jackie taught the fashion world that white on white makes a more powerful visual statement than nautical stripes.
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Perfectly coiffed halo of hair - Her voluminous hairdo was inseparable from her signature look.
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She was having a really great hair day - And she knew it.
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Color-blocking with different pieces - 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.
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Elbow-length 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.
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Strapless gowns - A bit of a daring move in the 1960s, Jackie pulled off demure strapless gowns with grace.
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The off-the-shoulder trend is still going strong - She matched the White House's royal guests with ease.
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She even pulled off the single-shoulder dress - Her state dinner gowns were showstoppers every time.
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Sticking to the basics - She looks effortlessly chic in a ribbed turtleneck paired with no-frills jeans.
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13 / 32 Fotos
Stylish coats - Long before Meghan Markle, Jackie's seemingly endless array of smart coats captured the public's attention. Check out more of Meghan Markle's fashion here.
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14 / 32 Fotos
Stylish coats - 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?
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15 / 32 Fotos
The trademark collar - Not quite a turtleneck or a crew neck, Jackie favored the elegant and elevated cut on dresses, blouses, and jackets.
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Playing with patterns - She could go from sharp presidential looks to playful patterned cocktail dresses without batting an eye.
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Experimenting with shapes - 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.
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Dialing up the contrast - By using standout colors or juxtaposing light and dark, Jackie threw outfits together that would be remembered for years after her passing.
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A bold woman needs a bold cape - She had some dramatic pieces in her wardrobe, and the cape was one of them.
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A bold woman needs a bold cape - Long or short, plain or patterned, she tried them all.
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The mature use of bows - Jackie often used bows to either add some femininity to more masculine outfits or to accentuate her waist.
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The mature use of bows - She showed that bows don't have to be left to young girls' ponytails, but that they can be used with class and style.
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Equestrian-inspired aesthetic - With an extensive past in horseback riding, Jackie popularized the casual equestrian style of high collars, fitted jackets, and high boots.
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Mystery-chic - If you ever want to look like a woman who has a great depth beneath her surface, model your outfit after this one.
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25 / 32 Fotos
Having confidence in your basics - 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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Queen of the waistline
- Endowed with a characteristic slim waist, Jackie knew how to make her wardrobe work for her own shape.
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Embracing the dynamism of a belt - 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.
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Keeping up with your decade - In her 40s, Jackie was still embracing the times and rocking styles of the '70s.
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She passed her style on - Like a good mother, Jackie was often seen coordinating the First Family's outfits as soon as they could walk.
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And finally, the invisible accessory - 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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0 / 32 Fotos
Oversized sunglasses - 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.
© Getty Images
1 / 32 Fotos
Headscarves - The easiest way to make casual outfits look chic is by pairing those huge sunglasses with a headscarf.
© Getty Images
2 / 32 Fotos
The pillbox hat
- Jackie popularized this style of hat, often designed for her specifically by American fashion designers. Check out these surprising little-known facts about life in the White House.
© Getty Images
3 / 32 Fotos
The pillbox hat - She famously wore a pink suit and a pillbox hat on the day her husband was assassinated.
© Getty Images
4 / 32 Fotos
Monochromatic looks - Jackie taught the fashion world that white on white makes a more powerful visual statement than nautical stripes.
© Getty Images
5 / 32 Fotos
Perfectly coiffed halo of hair - Her voluminous hairdo was inseparable from her signature look.
© Getty Images
6 / 32 Fotos
She was having a really great hair day - And she knew it.
© Getty Images
7 / 32 Fotos
Color-blocking with different pieces - 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.
© Getty Images
8 / 32 Fotos
Elbow-length 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.
© Getty Images
9 / 32 Fotos
Strapless gowns - A bit of a daring move in the 1960s, Jackie pulled off demure strapless gowns with grace.
© Getty Images
10 / 32 Fotos
The off-the-shoulder trend is still going strong - She matched the White House's royal guests with ease.
© Getty Images
11 / 32 Fotos
She even pulled off the single-shoulder dress - Her state dinner gowns were showstoppers every time.
© Getty Images
12 / 32 Fotos
Sticking to the basics - She looks effortlessly chic in a ribbed turtleneck paired with no-frills jeans.
© Getty Images
13 / 32 Fotos
Stylish coats - Long before Meghan Markle, Jackie's seemingly endless array of smart coats captured the public's attention. Check out more of Meghan Markle's fashion here.
© Getty Images
14 / 32 Fotos
Stylish coats - 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?
© Getty Images
15 / 32 Fotos
The trademark collar - Not quite a turtleneck or a crew neck, Jackie favored the elegant and elevated cut on dresses, blouses, and jackets.
© BrunoPress
16 / 32 Fotos
Playing with patterns - She could go from sharp presidential looks to playful patterned cocktail dresses without batting an eye.
© Getty Images
17 / 32 Fotos
Experimenting with shapes - 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.
© Getty Images
18 / 32 Fotos
Dialing up the contrast - By using standout colors or juxtaposing light and dark, Jackie threw outfits together that would be remembered for years after her passing.
© Getty Images
19 / 32 Fotos
A bold woman needs a bold cape - She had some dramatic pieces in her wardrobe, and the cape was one of them.
© Getty Images
20 / 32 Fotos
A bold woman needs a bold cape - Long or short, plain or patterned, she tried them all.
© Getty Images
21 / 32 Fotos
The mature use of bows - Jackie often used bows to either add some femininity to more masculine outfits or to accentuate her waist.
© Getty Images
22 / 32 Fotos
The mature use of bows - She showed that bows don't have to be left to young girls' ponytails, but that they can be used with class and style.
© Getty Images
23 / 32 Fotos
Equestrian-inspired aesthetic - With an extensive past in horseback riding, Jackie popularized the casual equestrian style of high collars, fitted jackets, and high boots.
© Getty Images
24 / 32 Fotos
Mystery-chic - If you ever want to look like a woman who has a great depth beneath her surface, model your outfit after this one.
© Getty Images
25 / 32 Fotos
Having confidence in your basics - 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.
© Getty Images
26 / 32 Fotos
Queen of the waistline
- Endowed with a characteristic slim waist, Jackie knew how to make her wardrobe work for her own shape.
© Getty Images
27 / 32 Fotos
Embracing the dynamism of a belt - 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.
© BrunoPress
28 / 32 Fotos
Keeping up with your decade - In her 40s, Jackie was still embracing the times and rocking styles of the '70s.
© Getty Images
29 / 32 Fotos
She passed her style on - Like a good mother, Jackie was often seen coordinating the First Family's outfits as soon as they could walk.
© Getty Images
30 / 32 Fotos
And finally, the invisible accessory - 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.
© Getty Images
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First Lady fashion: A guide to style from Jackie Kennedy
Take a look at some of her most iconic outfits
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is known by many names, but is always remembered as a wife, mother, and graceful First Lady who championed the arts while also embodying a timeless fashion icon. Now, in the year she would've turned 89, check out this gallery for a closer look at her chic style and legendary pieces.
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