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 LewisPublished: 14 January 2015

People, Trousers, Hat, Coat, Shirt, Standing, Formal wear, Suit, Sun hat, Temple,

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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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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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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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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Baby blue shift dress

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The dress, the gloves, the matching hat… On most women, this would be too much. On Jackie, it just works.

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Classic Summer style

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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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Beaded ballgown

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Oh to wear a ballgown like that!

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Seaside style

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Wrapping up warm at the seaside, Jackie clashes her brown Winter coat with rich seasonal green.

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City street style

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Effortlessly chic, no matter what she wore.

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Pastel pink

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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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Classic trench coat

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The classic trench coat and oversized sunnies combo was always a winning combination for Jackie.

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Mint green shift

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Mint green will set off your Summer holiday tan impeccably – lesson learnt!

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Cashmere maxi dress

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Jackie could wear any colour and make it look effortless. Even spearmint green cinched with some serious bling.

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Collarless coat

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Collarless coats are back in fashion, so take a tip from Jackie on how to wear yours.

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Sixties prints

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To celebrate her 40th birthday, Jackie dressed up in bold 1960s prints and partied in Athens.

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Statement colour

Every inch First Lady material.

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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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The white coatdress

We love every single thing about this look.

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Cream wool shift

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Even the Spanish heat, Jackie still wore her trademark white gloves!

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On the catwalk

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Jackie looked more than comfortable modelling new Paris fashions on the runway.

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