Former First Lady Jackie Kennedy will always be remembered for her impeccable style, like the pillbox hats, triple-strand pearls, and polished suits that were her signature looks during her husband’s term in office. Even after she left the White House, her beloved oversized sunglasses and silk headscarves became instant trends of the day, cementing her place as a bonafide fashion icon– a legacy that remains today.
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18 Jackie Kennedy First Lady Photo
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Jackie Kennedy remains one of the most beloved first ladies, and her signature style is recognized all over the world.
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01 Jackie Kennedy Wedding
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Jackie Kennedy's iconic wedding dress was created by American designer Ann Lowe. However, Jackie herself later admitted she was not a fan of the dress and would have preferred something more simple.
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17 Jackie Kennedy Hair
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Jackie's signature bouffant hairstyle, created by Kenneth Battelle, was copied by women everywhere.
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02 Jackie Kennedy Inauguration
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In 1961, the night before her husband's inauguration, Jackie wore this beautiful cream dress to the Inaugural Gala. It was created by American designer Oleg Cassini, who would go on to make many more of Jackie's most iconic outfits.
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09 Jackie Kennedy Inauguration Coat
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On the way to her husband's inauguration, Jackie wore a simple wool coat with large buttons and a fur collar, which was also designed by Cassini.
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07 Jackie Kennedy Hats
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Throughout her time as first lady, Jackie was famous for her pillbox hats, many of which were designed by Halston.
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08 Jackie Kennedy Suits
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Jackie's colorful suits are well-documented. She wore this Chez Ninon set during a CBS tour of the White House in 1962 after it had undergone massive renovations, and ended up winning an Emmy for this broadcast.
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06 Jackie Kennedy
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In 1962, at a state dinner in honor of Andre Malraux, the French Minister of Culture, Jackie donned a baby pink Guy Douvier dress.
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16 Jackie Kennedy
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On a goodwill trip to India in 1962, Jackie dazzled in a peach Cassini dress. She's also pictured wearing her signature triple-strand pearls, designed by Kenneth Jay Lane.
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10 Jackie Kennedy
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On the same visit to India, Jackie wore this beautiful floor-length white gown to a dinner.
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14 Jackie Kennedy Engagement Ring
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Even though Jackie is recognized by pearls, her engagement ring from JFK is a stunner. The Van Cleef & Arpels ring is almost 8 carats of diamonds and emeralds.
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13 Jackie Kennedy Brooch
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Another of Jackie's favorite jewelry pieces was this brooch designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany. It was a gift from her husband to celebrate the birth of their son.
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11 Jackie Kennedy
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After she left the White House, oversized, dark sunglasses became a distinct part of her style.
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03 Jackie Kennedy Headscarf
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Headscarves made some appearances during her husband's time in office, but they became her go-to accessory during her second marriage.
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05 Jackie Kennedy Casual
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Jackie looked stylish even when she opted for a casual outfit. Her white flared jeans and untucked black turtleneck set another trend.