The first lady under the reign of John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, or better known as Jackie O, led the world as a fashion icon of the 1960s. A true socialite, Jackie Kennedy knew how to throw a party and dress the part. Her A-line dresses, three-quarter length sleeves and polished suits created iconic ensembles that would inspire generations to come. During her first year in the White House, Jackie spend $45,446 more on fashion alone than the $100,000 annual salary her husband earned as the President of the United States. Talk about a shopping spree bigger than the White House walk-in closet!
Perhaps the most iconic fashion statement worn by Jackie Kennedy was her pink Chanel suit. Worn on the day of John F. Kennedy's tragic death, the pink Chanel suit has become a symbol of her husband's assassination and one of the lasting images of the 1960s. Even Elle Woods from Legally Blonde knew this was a powerful look when she made her debut in Washington D.C. This inspired look can be pulled together with a hot pink suit with black lapels.
If there was one thing Jackie Kennedy could pull of, it was the A-line dress. Whether it was a ball gown she paired with a triple-strand pearl necklace and above-the-elbow gloves or a sundress with low-heel pumps, Jackie always dressed with class and style. Of all the dresses, my favorite was her apricot silk ziberline dress made by family friend Oleg Cassini. Worn on a daytime boat ride onLake Pichola, this sleeveless, knee-length dress was accented with a bow at the waist.
The yellow gingham dress Kennedy worn on the cover of Vanity Fair is a timeless summer classic. Another Jackie O original was her ruby red strapless ball gown with the classic straight neckline. This Notte ruffled silk-chiffon gown by Marchesa has the high empire waist line, which look absolutely exquisite on Jackie. The firs color our eyes can visually see, red was an excellent choice of color for Kennedy because it attracts all the eyes onto her.
One of my favorite combinations of Jackie Kennedy's color wheel of fashion was the full yellow skirt she paired with a simple black top. The yellow bow on the skirt is a signature Kennedy style and is making its reappearance in the fashion world.
To achieve the ultimate Jackie Kennedy look, though, a tweed dress with a matching, notch-collared jacket is crucial. Pair it with large mod sunglasses and a pillbox hat to complete the look. Tweed says classy businesswoman and always makes me feel put together and important whenever I wear it. Remember, when dressing the part of Jackie O, keep true to wide and modest necklines, A-line skirts, tweed, silk gloves, mod sunglasses, and lots and lots of pearls.
"Pearls are always appropriate." - Jackie Kennedy
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