Jackie took chic to a whole new level. Her style was emulated then, and it’s still emulated now. The key to getting her look? Simple silhouettes, classic colors, perfect tailoring.
Before becoming First Lady, Jackie wore a wide-cut coat to a ticker tape parade down Fifth Avenue in New York City.
J. Crew Double Cloth Dollop Coat, $325; Jcrew.com
On the campaign trail and in the White House, Jackie wore countless variations on this trim, boxy suit.
Tahari Arthur S. Levine 4-Button Tweed Skirt Suit, $320; Lordandtaylor.com
Designer Oleg Cassini created a leopard coat for Jackie to wear in the early 60s.
Talbots’ Leopard Print Velvet Coat with its three quarter length sleeves, fits the bill. Talbots.com
A sleeveless sheath dress, often adorned with a bow or oversized buttons, was one of Jackie’s signature looks in the White House.
Isaac Mizrahi Live! Ponte Knit Dress with Bow Detail, $79.50; Qvc.com
Jackie’s jewels were often simple and discreet, like a strand (or two or three) of pearls.
Banana Republic Genuine Freshwater Pearl Necklace, $98; Bananarepublic.com
In a famous paparazzi snap by Ron Galella, Jackie wore a slim, Henley-style sweater (see next page) and white flared jeans.
Rock & Republic Kiss Utility Flare Smash Jeans. $230; Neimanmarcus.com
Jackie was a master at making even the most casual clothes-like this simple sweater-look chic.
Fire Top, Scoop Neck Long Sleeve Ribbed Knit Henley, $24.99; Macys.com&kw={keyword}
Out of the White House, a casual summer look included a plain black tee paired with slim white jeans.
Lands’ End Women’s Short Sleeve Solid Modern 1×1 Rib Crew T-Shirt, $14.50; Landsend.com
A printed scarf could be worn myriad ways-from kerchief-style to a more bohemian-looking head wrap-depending on Jackie’s mood.
Tory Burch Foundation Silk Scarf, $195; Toryburch.com
A pair of classic tweed trousers could be mixed with any number of minimalist tops to create a stylish work look.
Old Navy Women’s Tweed Trousers, $39.50; Oldnavy.com
Jackie’s singular fashion sense inspired the creation of a hobo style of handbag. Kate Spade Frosted Felt Shon, $325; Katespade.comWhat famous actresses have played Jackie on screen?Find out here.Looking for the best books about Jackie’s life and style?Here are our top picks.
