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November 22, 2013

The Jackie Kennedy Look Book

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When Jacqueline Bouvier married John F. Kennedy in 1953, she was a beautiful 24-year-old woman with a model-like physique and feminine, sophisticated sartorial taste. As her husband’s political career grew, so did her knack for dressing the part of a future first lady: Jackie became known for her classic, tailored suits and ladylike dresses, almost always in strong, solid colors that made a statement but didn’t shift the focus from her husband. Responsible for influencing the style of women across America in the sixties with signature pieces like the pillbox hat and later, oversize sunglasses, Jackie’s fashion has been celebrated with curated exhibits and copied by fans and designers many times over. Today, the outfits Jackie Kennedy wore — including many created for her by couturier Jean-Louis Scherrer — are still instantly recognizable. Most notably: the pink suit — a replica of a Chanel classic — she was wearing when President Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963. See some of the style icon’s most famous looks, from her days as Jacqueline Bouvier, Jackie Kennedy, and finally, as Jackie Onassis.

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July 23, 1947 Where: With her father, John V Bouvier III in East Hampton, New York.
July 1, 1949 Where: In East Hampton, New York.
Circa 1950s Where: In ID card. Photo: ©Rue des Archives/PVDE
Circa 1950s Where: With John F. Kennedy at the Senate Office Building. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
Circa 1951 Where: With her sister Caroline in Venice, Italy. Photo: ©Rue des Archives/PVDE
September 15, 1951 Where: In Europe with her sister Caroline on a boat headed to the United States. Photo: ©Rue des Archives/PVDE
June 26, 1953 Where: With John F. Kennedy at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
June 27, 1953 Where: At John F. Kennedy's family home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
June 27, 1953 Where: At John F. Kennedy's family home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
September 10, 1953 Where: At John F. Kennedy's family home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
September 12, 1953 Where: With John F. Kennedy after their wedding ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island.
April 21, 1954 Where: At the "April in Paris" ball in New York City. Photo: 2004 Getty Images
October 22, 1954 Where: With Joseph P. Kennedy at the Hospital. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
Circa 1955 Where: With John F. Kennedy in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Circa 1950s  Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
March 1, 1958 Where: With John F. Kennedy holding their new baby Caroline in Georgetown home. Photo: Time Life Pictures
Circa 1960s Where: At a picnic.
Circa 1960s Where: At an event.
July 22, 1960 Where: With John F. Kennedy and their daughter Caroline at their home. Photo: Time Life Pictures
August 28, 1960 Where: With John F. Kennedy and their daughter Caroline in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
September 13, 1960 Where: With her daughter Caroline in their home. Photo: Time Life Pictures
October 19, 1960 Where: With John F. Kennedy in New York City. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
November 9, 1960 Where: With John F. Kennedy in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
November 10, 1960 Where: At a Kennedy family portrait session in their home. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
November 11, 1960 Where: With her daughter Caroline on their way to Palm Beach, Florida. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
Circa 1961 Where: With John F. Kennedy at his presidential inauguration. Photo: Time & Life Pictures
January 20, 1961 Where: With President John F. Kennedy in Washington DC. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
January 20, 1961 Where: With Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson at the inaugural ball in Washington DC. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
January 28, 1961 Where: With President John F. Kennedy outside the home of John Sherman Cooper in Washington DC. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Re... January 28, 1961 Where: With President John F. Kennedy outside the home of John Sherman Cooper in Washington DC. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
February 4, 1961 Where: With President John F. Kennedy and children at the White House in Washington DC.
March 13, 1961 Where: With Peruvian Ambassador Fernando Berckemeyer at a White House reception for 250 members of the Latin American Diplomatic c... March 13, 1961 Where: With Peruvian Ambassador Fernando Berckemeyer at a White House reception for 250 members of the Latin American Diplomatic corporation and key members of the U.S. Congress. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
April 5, 1961 Where: With Lady Dorthy MacMillan, wife of the British Prime Minister, having tea at the White House, in Washington DC. Photo: © C... April 5, 1961 Where: With Lady Dorthy MacMillan, wife of the British Prime Minister, having tea at the White House, in Washington DC. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
April 9, 1961 Where: With President John F. Kennedy leaving the Middleburg Community Center after attending Mass 4/9 in Middleburg, Virginia. Ph... April 9, 1961 Where: With President John F. Kennedy leaving the Middleburg Community Center after attending Mass 4/9 in Middleburg, Virginia. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
May 1, 1961 Where: With Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Clifford Harvison, during a state visit to Canada. Photo: Time Life Pictures
June 2, 1961 Where: With French president De Gaulle in France. Photo: ©RDA
June 12, 1961 Where: With Prince Rainier and Princess Grace at a reception at the White House in Washington, DC. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Re... June 12, 1961 Where: With Prince Rainier and Princess Grace at a reception at the White House in Washington, DC. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
September 17, 1961 Where: With President John F. Kennedy leaving St. Francis Church after attending in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Photo: © Cor... September 17, 1961 Where: With President John F. Kennedy leaving St. Francis Church after attending in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
September 19, 1961 Where: With President John F. Kennedy at a dinner in honor of the President of Peru at the White House in Washington, DC.
November 10, 1961 Where: With The Indian nationalist leader and statesman, Jawaharlal Nehru arriving at the White House.
December 1, 1961 Where: With President John F. Kennedy at the airport while touring Alliance for Progress projects in Latin America. Photo: Time... December 1, 1961 Where: With President John F. Kennedy at the airport while touring Alliance for Progress projects in Latin America. Photo: Time Life Pictures
January 14, 1962 Where: With President John F. Kennedy leaving Mass at the Middleburg Community Center in Middleburg, Virginia. Photo: © Corbis.... January 14, 1962 Where: With President John F. Kennedy leaving Mass at the Middleburg Community Center in Middleburg, Virginia. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
February 7, 1962 Where: During a television programme showing viewers a guided tour of the White House.
March 1, 1962 Where: With Ambassador John Kenneth Galbraith on a visit to India. Photo: Time Life Pictures
March 1, 1962 Where: Walking with Governor Gurmukh Nihal Singh at Jaipur Airport during her tour of India. Photo: Time Life Pictures
March 1, 1962 Where: Walking with Indian Prime Minister Jawarhalal Nehru at his residence. Photo: Time Life Pictures
April 25, 1962 Where: With her son John F. Kennedy, Jr. at the White House.
June 7, 1962 Where: Arriving at the Hospital of Physical Medicine to visit her father-in-law, Joseph Kennedy. Photo: 1962/Daily News, L.P. (New ... June 7, 1962 Where: Arriving at the Hospital of Physical Medicine to visit her father-in-law, Joseph Kennedy. Photo: 1962/Daily News, L.P. (New York)
June 8, 1962 Where: Leaving the Hotel Carlyle to visit her father-in-law, Joseph Kennedy. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
August 1, 1962 Where: With Mrs. Agnelli on a pier in Amalfi before embarking on the yacht Agneta. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
September 25, 1962 Where: Leaving the National Theatre in Washington, DC, after attending a performance of "Mr. President." Photo: © C... September 25, 1962 Where: Leaving the National Theatre in Washington, DC, after attending a performance of "Mr. President." Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
September 25, 1962 Where: With Mohammad Ayub Khan. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
October 11, 1962 Where: At the "Commonwealth Costume Cavalcade" fashion show at the US State Department. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights ... October 11, 1962 Where: At the "Commonwealth Costume Cavalcade" fashion show at the US State Department. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
November 29, 1962 Where: With President John F. Kennedy attending a ceremony in Washington, DC.
December 1, 1962 Where: With President John F. Kennedy at a White House staff Christmas Party in Washington DC.
December 25, 1962 Where: With her children on Christmas morning. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
January 18, 1963 Where: With President John F. Kennedy at a ceremony in Washington, DC.
January 21, 1963 Where: With President John F. Kennedy at a White House Ceremony in Washington, DC.
February 21, 1963 Where: With President John F. Kennedy at a White House ceremony in Washington, DC.
March 31, 1963 Where: With President John F. Kennedy and their family.
October 21, 1963 Where: Arriving in San Antonio, Texas.
November 1, 1963 Where: With President John F. Kennedy arriving at airport. Photo: Time Life Pictures
November 22, 1963 Where: With President John F. Kennedy arriving at Love Field during campaign tour on day of his assassination. Photo: Time & L... November 22, 1963 Where: With President John F. Kennedy arriving at Love Field during campaign tour on day of his assassination. Photo: Time & Life Pictures
November 25, 1963 Where: With members of the Kennedy family at the funeral of assassinated president John F. Kennedy in Washington DC.
December 5, 1963 Where: With her children leaving the White House on their last day in residence. Photo: Time Life Pictures
January 19, 1964 Where: At a John F. Kennedy Memorial Mass with Cardinal Richard J. Cushing at Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, Massachuset... January 19, 1964 Where: At a John F. Kennedy Memorial Mass with Cardinal Richard J. Cushing at Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, Massachusetts. Photo: © NBC Universal, Inc.
September 16, 1964 Where: At her apartment with her son in New  York City. Photo: 2010 AFP
September 17, 1964 Where: Picking up her daughter, Caroline, and her niece, Sydney Lawford at the Convent of the Sacred Heart in New York City. ... September 17, 1964 Where: Picking up her daughter, Caroline, and her niece, Sydney Lawford at the Convent of the Sacred Heart in New York City. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
December 29, 1964 Where: With her family on vacation in Aspen, Colorado. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
January 28, 1965 Where: With Miss Humphrey and Mrs. Indira Gandhi at a Nehru exhibit in New York City. Photo: 1965/Daily News, L.P. (New York)
May 14, 1965 Where: With her children and brother-in-law Robert Kennedy greeting the Queen, during a ceremony to unveil a monument to John F. Ken... May 14, 1965 Where: With her children and brother-in-law Robert Kennedy greeting the Queen, during a ceremony to unveil a monument to John F. Kennedy at Runnymede. 
May 14, 1965 Where: Outside Buckingham Palace during a visit to London with her sister and their children.
Circa 1966 Where: Sledding with her daughter Caroline in Gstaad, Switzerland.
Circa 1966 Where: With her children in Rome, Italy. Photo: 2010 AFP
Circa 1966 Where: Riding with her daughter in Rome, Italy. Photo: 2010 AFP
January 14, 1966 Where: With her children at JFK Airport on their way to Switzerland. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
March 17,1966 Where: Watching the St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City. Photo: 2010/Daily News L.P. (New York)
April 4, 1966 Where: Outside her sister's Westminster home in London, England. Photo: 2005 Getty Images
December 16, 1967 Where: At the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
March 19, 1968 Where: With her family in Vail, Colorado. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
September 20, 1968 Where: With her son, John F. Kennedy Jr. walking to Collegiate School in New York City. Photo: 1968/Daily News, L.P. (New Yor... September 20, 1968 Where: With her son, John F. Kennedy Jr. walking to Collegiate School in New York City. Photo: 1968/Daily News, L.P. (New York)
November 7, 1968 Where: Touring the island of Maduri. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
June 5, 1969 Where: With her husband,Aristotle, boarding a plane at JFK Airport. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
June 23, 1969 Where: Shopping on the Isle of Capri during a Mediterranean cruise with her husband, Aristotle Onassis, on his yacht Christina. Ph... June 23, 1969 Where: Shopping on the Isle of Capri during a Mediterranean cruise with her husband, Aristotle Onassis, on his yacht Christina. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
August 1, 1969 Where: With her husband Aristotle in Athens, Greece.
September 21, 1969 Where: Arriving at her apartment in New York City.
October 5, 1969 Where: Seeing I Am Curious in New York City. Photo: 1969/Daily News, L.P. (New York)
October 6, 1969 Where: At La Cote Basque Restaurant in New York City.
December 22, 1969 
Circa 1970 Where: Walking in Capri, Italy. Photo: 2005 Getty Images
Circa 1970  Photo: 2005 Getty Images
Circa 1970 Where: With husband Aristotle in Saint Germain en Laye, France. Photo: ©RDA
March 10, 1970 Where: With a clergyman outside a church in Palenque, Mexico. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
March 10, 1970 Where: Visiting Mayan ruins in Palenque, Mexico. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
March 19, 1970 Where: In Paris. Photo: ©RDA
May 6, 1970 Where: Shopping at the Bonwit Teller in New York City.
May 10, 1970 Where: With her daughter at a horse show.
May 11, 1970 Where: With Lee Radziwill at the Alvin Theatre in New York City.
August 24, 1970 Where: With Tina Radziwill shopping in Capri, Italy.
October 7, 1970 Where: With her husband Aristotle in New York City.
November 7, 1970 Where: With family at funeral of Cardinal Cushing.
November 8, 1970 Where: Biking in Central Park, in New York City. Photo: 2005 Getty Images
January 3, 1971 Where: With Caroline in Central Park in New York City.
January 17, 1971 Where: With her husband Aristotle having luch at P.J. Clark's.
January 22, 1971 Where: Outside of Collegiate School in New York City.
June 1, 1971 
October 5, 1971 Where: Walking with her daughter Caroline in New York City.
April 26, 1972 Where: At City Center. Photo: 1972/Daily News, L.P. (New York)
May 24, 1973 Where: At Metropolitan Opera House.
October 28, 1974 Where: At the Essex Fox Hunt at Cowperthwaite Farms. Photo: 1974/Daily News, L.P. (New York)
May 13, 1975 Where: At the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
August 27, 1976 Where: At the RFK Pro-Celebrity Tennis Tournament Party at Rainbow Room in New York City.
August 28, 1976 Where: With Caroline Kennedy at the RFK Pro-Celebrity Tennis Tournament.
December 6, 1976 Where: At "The Glory of Russian Costume" Exhibit Opening.
February 27, 1977 Where: Outside Bistro.
July 20, 1978 Where: Walking in New York City. Photo: 1978/Daily News, L.P. (New York)
July 17, 1979 Where: During Book Party for Call the Darkness Light at Doubleday Book Store in New York City.
July 24, 1979 Where: With Peter Hamil in New York City.
October 20, 1979 Where: With Ted Kennedy at dedication for the JFK Library.
December 3, 1979 Where: At the Costume Institute Gala Presents "Fashions of The Hapsburg Era."
June 14, 1980 Where: With her daughter Caroline during Wedding of Courtney Kennedy and Jeff Ruhe at Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown, Washington... June 14, 1980 Where: With her daughter Caroline during Wedding of Courtney Kennedy and Jeff Ruhe at Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown, Washington DC.
August 28, 1980 Where: With Caroline Kennedy walking on Hyannis Beach.
Circa 1981  Photo: Time Life Pictures
October 29, 1993 Where: With family and President Bill Clinton at the opening ceremonies for the newly redesigned John F. Kennedy Library.
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