Jackie Kennedy Onassis was a style goddess – and her go-to looks are as relevant today as they were decades ago..
The former First Lady could make anything look good, from her pillbox hats to the way she wore her pearls. Even a turtleneck.
She made every outfit she wore feel like a classic. And in her final year, aged 64, Jackie O was still showing the fashion world how it was done.
Although it has been 21 years since the former Mrs Kennedy tragically lost her battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, she’s still a fashion influencer.
On the 21st anniversary of her death, here are the 21 style lessons Jackie Kennedy Onassis taught us.
1. A pillbox hat can make anything look good:
2. A bob is a chic haristyle at any age:
3. A cape can dress up jeans, a ballgown...basically anything. It's a must-have wardrobe staple:
4. Large bowl sunglasses are classy.
5. This one isn't really a lesson. It's more of a 'look how beautiful they were':
6. Wearing a scarf on your hair (especially if it is Hermes) is a perfect weekend nautical look:
7. A suit will never go out of fashion:
8. And nor will pearls for that matter. They dress up anything:
9. A skirt with a belt works....Yes, it does:
10: Trench coats are a must for all:
11. Bright colours can still be classic. Just look at this dress:
12. If you've got collarbones and a strong neck, show them:
13. Cinched waist dresses are elegant (and you can make your own by adding a belt)
14. Black and white. Classic, chic - what more do you want?
15. Collars, ties and scarves with a suit work:
16. A staple white shirt - with anything - also works:
17. A shift dress is a great summer staple. And something that has never gone out of fashion:
18. A hat with anything can dress up an outfit. Look at Jackie here:
Beautiful.
19. Gloves are a classic accessory every lady should own:
20. As is a turtleneck. It's a look that never gets old:
21.The right coat makes an outfit.
What other style lessons do you think Jackie O taught the world?