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A Recreation of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's Style

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Inspired by the timeless, effortless style of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Think clean lines, elevated basics, and understated pieces that always look polished. A modern take on her iconic minimalist wardrobe.
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Her Style in a Book

 
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I love this coffee table book so much! I have it sitting on my coffee table as we speak.
CBK: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life in Fashion
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Sweaters

 
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A capsule piece that I feel like she would wear if she was still alive :(
Lilysilk Bouclé Knit Silk-Cashmere Wrap Cardigan - Nordstrom

Pants

 
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A bold but minimalistic pant
THE FRANKIE SHOP Sasha striped high-rise wide-leg jeans | NET-A-PORTER
 
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Zara jeans I used for an outfit recreation on social media!
Z1975 MID-RISE CROPPED JEANS
 
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A classic low rise pant she defintely wore at one point
Low-Rise Straight Jean | Tungsten Old Blue
 
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A classic straight-leg & high-rise jean.
LE SLIM PALAZZO TRICK
 
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A classic jean similar to the expensive ones lol
Bella Stretch Wide Leg Jeans in Midnight Blue
 
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A pair of silk pants I'm convinced she would have worn.
Cosmo Pant In Luster Charmeuse For Women - J.Crew
 
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A perfect pair of jeans with a little flair at the bottom.
High Rise ’90s Slim Straight Crop Jeans | Gap

Shoes

 
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A classic flat everyone should have in their closet.
Aurora Flats
 
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A more expensive ballet flat
Cendrillon ballet flats
 
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A classic black bootie.
Black Block Heeled Ankle Bootie Mikki | Black Leather | SCHUTZ
 
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A pair of heels extremly similar to the ones CBK wore at one point!
Elissa Strappy Heel Sandal
 
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A Calvin Klein classic!
Women's Cordera Strappy Slip-On Stiletto Pumps
 
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Her classic black flip flops!
Liners Flip Flop in Sable
 
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Another Calvin Klein classic!
Women's Calvin Klein Cordera
 
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A classic boot similar to her's!
Tall Boot
 
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Another classic bootie
Black Block Heeled Ankle Bootie Mikki | Black Leather | SCHUTZ
 
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Another pair of classic boots bc you can never have too many options.
Jarli Pointy Leather Ankle Bootie

Shorts

 
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Such a good staple, she was never really seen in shorts but I think she would wear these.
Fern Satin Short

Acessories

 
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Pretty bold logos for her taste but they are very similar shape to the sunglasses she usually wore.
Hailey Oval Sunglasses in Black
 
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The classic tortoise headband
Simply Nova Headbands, Set of 2
 
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The belt I reach for everyday.
Classic Belt In Italian Leather For Women | J.Crew
 
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Such a staple purse.
Canvas Large Bellport Tote for Women | Ralph Lauren® KW
 
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An amazing timeless purse.
STAUD HARLOW BAG TAN
 
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The headband that she actually wore!
1.5 Inch Headband - Tortoise
 
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A wallet similar to the one she often carried.
Ady Wallet
 
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Another pair of glasses extremely similar to the ones she wore.
ESME GLASSES

Jackets

 
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A classic jacket.
Women's Vegan Sueded Leather Trucker Jacket
 
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A classic barn jacket.
Women's Easy Denim Trucker Jacket

Tops

 
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Such a versatile and capsule piece.
Women's Bra-Free 90s Cami
 
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Another staple tank top.
White Surplus Rib Scoop Neck Tank
 
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A classic long sleeve I used in the outfit recreation with the ZARA jeans!
Organic Cotton VintageSoft T-Shirt | Gap
 
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A classic turtleneck tanktop that CBK totally wore.
Sleeveless Mock Turtleneck Top - Black - Ladies | H&M US
 
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Another classic long sleeve!
HomeStretch™ Rib Compilation T-Shirt
 
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A little out there for her style, but a fun basic piece.
Iris Knit Top

Dresses

 
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A dress that she probably wouldn't have worn, but I can just picture her in it for some reason!
Black Estelle Cape Dress
 
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A classic dress similar to one she wore.
Original Contour Summon Maxi Cami Dress
 
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A dress I can also picture her in.
Black Satin Tatiana Dress

Skirts

 
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A classic midi skirt that comes in multiple capsule colors & patterns.
Enterprise Skirt - (Re)ssential

Coats

 
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A classic coat with a little flair!
Women's Warm Belted Coat with Fur Collar for Autumn and Winter