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Timeless Style Inspirations from Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's Iconic Looks

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Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy embodied the idea of effortless chic in the 90s, her style remaining timeless to this day. Five of her most iconic looks have inspired our must-have pieces to turn any fit into classic looks, worthy of American royalty.

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy wearing a red Prada coat
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy wearing a red Prada coat
Lioness Olsen coat
Lioness Olsen coat

Brighten up your fit with this Olsen coat from Lioness in crimson red. The oversized coat can be worn with jeans and a black turtleneck just like Carolyn or over your favourite little black dress for date night.

Carolyn in jeans
Carolyn in jeans
Levi's Women's Ribcage Bell Jeans
Levi's Women's Ribcage Bell Jeans

The 90s were all about the bootleg jean and Carolyn was often spotted wearing a pair while strolling in NYC from her favourite label, Levi's. Copy the style icon's casual look in this pair of Levi's Women's Ribcage Bell Jeans.

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy attending a benefit for the Whitney Museum in 1999
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy attending a benefit for the Whitney Museum in 1999
The Fable Silk Work Shirt
The Fable Silk Work Shirt

The Silk Work Shirt from The Fable will work overtime for you to have you channelling your inner Kennedy. The slightly oversized cotton poplin shirt looks great with jeans and will look even better with a black maxi skirt for an understated sophisticated look borrowing from Carolyn's fit when she attended a benefit in 1999.

Carolyn photographed with John F. Kennedy Jr.
Carolyn photographed with John F. Kennedy Jr.
Princess Polly Teala boots
Princess Polly Teala boots

Forget black boots, pair your midi skirt with a pair of chocolate brown boots. Step into Carolyn's style in this pair of Teala boots from Princess Polly. Emulate the look with a latte-coloured midi skirt or wear with a pair of jorts for a modern take on the look.

Carolyn walking in New York City with John F. Kennedy Jr.
Carolyn walking in New York City with John F. Kennedy Jr.
Nine West Sloane tote bag
Nine West Sloane tote bag

Most of us can't afford a Birkin but that doesn't mean you can't afford to copy Carolyn's style. The Sloane tote from Nine West is generous in size and will take you from Monday meetings to Sunday brunch in effortless style.

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