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20 brilliant Jackie O style moments

As a brand new exhibition opens showcasing the letters of former First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis to her favourite fashion designers, we take a look back her best style moments.
By Amy Lewis
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1

Summer holiday style

Leg, Human leg, White, Monochrome, Style, Monochrome photography, Knee, Black, Black-and-white, Thigh,
Perfect Summer style made easy.

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2

Peach satin shift

Sleeve, Dress, Jewellery, Formal wear, One-piece garment, Amber, Orange, Fashion, Necklace, Day dress,
This peach Oscar de la Renta dress has become an iconic Jackie look, and we can see why.

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3

The wedding dress

Clothing, Shoulder, Bridal clothing, Dress, Petal, Textile, Photograph, White, Gown, Wedding dress,
Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress – a fairytale come true?

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4

Power suit

Eyewear, Outerwear, Sunglasses, Style, Goggles, Street fashion, Monochrome, Monochrome photography, Black-and-white, Blazer,
If there’s one thing Jackie knew how to do, it was pull off a power skirt suit with new levels of elegance.

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5

Baby blue shift dress

Clothing, Dress, Outerwear, Coat, Formal wear, Flowerpot, Gown, Tradition, Wedding dress, Necklace,
The dress, the gloves, the matching hat… On most women, this would be too much. On Jackie, it just works.

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6

Classic Summer style

Style, Sunglasses, Bag, Monochrome photography, High heels, Goggles, Street fashion, Black-and-white, Knee, Monochrome,
If you ever needed a lesson in smart-casual Summer style, here it is! Crisp white shift dress, smart flats and big sunnies.

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7

Beaded ballgown

Hair, People, Trousers, Event, Coat, Dress, Photograph, Standing, Outerwear, Suit,
Oh to wear a ballgown like that!

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8

Seaside style

Clothing, Lip, Sleeve, Textile, Outerwear, Street fashion, Fashion, Neck, Beauty, Wool,
Wrapping up warm at the seaside, Jackie clashes her brown Winter coat with rich seasonal green.

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9

City street style

Clothing, Eyewear, Leg, Vision care, Glasses, Road, Infrastructure, Sunglasses, Street, Style,
Effortlessly chic, no matter what she wore.

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10

Pastel pink

Human body, Hat, Turban, Ceremony, Sun hat, Dastar, Tradition, Bouquet, One-piece garment,
Jackie didn't shy away from pretty colours on her tour of India in 1962. We love this pink shift dress!

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11

Classic trench coat

Eyewear, Sleeve, Collar, Sunglasses, Textile, Coat, Outerwear, Style, Blazer, Fashion,
The classic trench coat and oversized sunnies combo was always a winning combination for Jackie.

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12

Mint green shift

Clothing, Human leg, Shoulder, Dress, High heels, Style, Summer, One-piece garment, Street fashion, Day dress,
Mint green will set off your Summer holiday tan impeccably – lesson learnt!

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13

Cashmere maxi dress

Clothing, Trousers, Coat, Shirt, Suit, Outerwear, Formal wear, Style, Dress, Suit trousers,
Jackie could wear any colour and make it look effortless. Even spearmint green cinched with some serious bling.

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14

Collarless coat

Hair, Sleeve, Dress shirt, Standing, Collar, White, Street fashion, Brown hair, Pocket, Walking,
Collarless coats are back in fashion, so take a tip from Jackie on how to wear yours.

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15

Sixties prints

Trousers, Coat, Standing, Photograph, Outerwear, Suit, Suit trousers, Style, Formal wear, Collar,
To celebrate her 40th birthday, Jackie dressed up in bold 1960s prints and partied in Athens.

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16

Statement colour

Sleeve, Shoulder, Candle holder, Dress, Formal wear, Door, Jewellery, Interior design, Candle, Makeover,
Every inch First Lady material.

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17

The red power suit

Formal wear, Suit, One-piece garment, Bangs, Day dress, Suit trousers, Vintage clothing, Tourist attraction, Cocktail dress, Display case,
When it comes to power dressing, we can all learn a thing or two from Jackie’s wardrobe.

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18

The white coatdress

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We love every single thing about this look.

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19

Cream wool shift

Eyewear, Arm, Vision care, Hand, Mammal, Sunglasses, Summer, Vacation, Necklace, Love,
Even the Spanish heat, Jackie still wore her trademark white gloves!

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20

On the catwalk

Clothing, Shoulder, Dress, Joint, Hat, Formal wear, Style, Gown, One-piece garment, Headgear,
Jackie looked more than comfortable modelling new Paris fashions on the runway.

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