What Made Jackie Kennedy a FASHION Icon?

Jackie Kennedy became a fashion icon due to her timeless style, which combined elegance, simplicity, and modernity. Several key factors contributed to her status:

1. Classic and Elegant Aesthetic: Jackie was known for her love of clean lines, tailored suits, and simple silhouettes. Her style was a departure from the ornate fashion of the 1950s and resonated with the modern woman. She frequently wore A-line dresses, boxy jackets, pillbox hats, and tailored coats, often by designers like Oleg Cassini, Givenchy, and Chanel.

2. Strategic Use of Accessories: Accessories were a vital part of Jackie’s look, especially her pillbox hats and elbow-length gloves, which became trademarks of her style. She often paired outfits with pearl necklaces, oversized sunglasses, and well-crafted handbags.

3. Embrace of American Designers: While she wore European designers, Jackie also supported American fashion, particularly Oleg Cassini, who helped craft her public image during her time as First Lady. This blend of American and European influences made her wardrobe both aspirational and accessible.

4. Iconic Moments: Jackie’s fashion legacy was cemented during significant moments of her public life, such as her pink Chanel suit on the day of President Kennedy's assassination, her elegant gowns at state dinners, and her refined casual style during trips abroad .

5. Media Influence: As the First Lady during the rise of television and media, Jackie’s style was frequently in the spotlight. She consciously used fashion as a diplomatic tool, dressing in culturally sensitive ways during state visits, which further enhanced her global appeal.

Her ability to balance timeless elegance with modern sensibility has kept her a lasting fashion icon.

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[sueshade]

Thank you for the stroll down memory lane! Imo, Jackie understood that you wear fashion, fashion never wears you. She kept things simple to let her own light shine. Always great to see Jackie!

[kittykatz]

What made Jackie a fashion icon? Her clothes did!

[patd.]

…and last but not least…Diana Vreeland (intoduced Halston’s pillbox to Mrs.Kennedy

[ann]

Lee Radziwill was insanely jealous of Jackie. I can relate because my younger sister is so insanely jealous of me.

[ann]

I wonder if Jackie inherited anything from Auchincloss?

[ann]

My parents worked on JFKs campaign and they weren’t even old enough to vote

[kgmic]

i hate her. she knew Callas was in love with Onassis, yet she only thought of the money. spend spend, didnt even visit him in hospital the black widow. dispicable person

[ann]

Lee Radziwill was insanely jealous of Jackie. I can relate because my younger sister is so insanely jealous of me.