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16 Memorable Jacqueline Kennedy Beauty Looks That Will Live on Forever

14/07/2019 - 09:40 AM

It's impossible to talk about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis without mentioning the iconic fashion and beauty looks [1] she pioneered and made mainstream, even more than a quarter of a century since the world lost the former first lady [2].

From bouffants to beehives to gorgeously thick brows, Jackie O was ahead of her time in every way, and while praised for her elegance and subtlety, she always managed to push the envelope when it came to her makeup and hair. We've rounded up some of Jackie's most memorable beauty looks over the years, and while her style evolved, one thing never changed: she always looked like the chicest person in the room.

Jackie Kennedy in Her Georgetown Home in 1960

In a portrait session in her Georgetown home, Jackie stunned with her trademark bouffant and a set of heirloom pearls. She also matched her simple red dress to her lip shade [4], as she was often known to do.

Jackie Kennedy at the Palais de l'Elysee in 1961

As well as matching her dresses to her lip colour, Jackie could often be found matching her two-piece skirt suit to her iconic pillbox hat [5]. She looked exceptionally chic during this state visit to France with her soft, side-swept bangs [6] and bright pink lips.

Jackie Kennedy at the White House State Dinner in 1962

Jackie debuted this new hairstyle at a dinner held in honour of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Empress Farah, calling it the "brioche." She completed the updo [7] with a stylish hair clip [8] and dramatic dangling earrings.

Jackie Kennedy During the Nationally Televised Valentine's Day Tour in 1962

Jackie looked like an actual valentine when she wore this deep red lipstick to match her dark red suit. With her wispy bangs, rosy cheeks [10], and minimal eye makeup, the bold lip [11] really popped.

Jackie Kennedy at the Breakers Estate in 1962

While attending a dinner for the America's Cup Race at the opulent Newport, RI, mansion, Jackie defied gravity with this voluminous beehive updo [12]. Her feathered bangs and drop earrings helped soften the striking look.

Jackie Kennedy at a Fashion Show at the US State Department in 1962

It only makes sense that, at a fashion show, Jackie would look her most fashionable [14], sporting one of her usual two-piece skirt suit and matching pillbox hat ensembles. Her cute, shoulder-length curls and side-swept bangs looked adorable, but it was her pretty pink lips [15] that really stole the show.

Jackie Kennedy at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in 1962

Only Jackie could make a church service look so chic. With her dramatic lace veil crowning her dark bouffant, her thick brows [16] made even more of a statement than usual.

Jackie Kennedy at the National Gallery of Art in 1963

Though her stunning strapless lilac gown was a showstopper itself, Jackie's voluminous half updo [18] just elevated the look further. Even with her peach lips, rouged cheeks, and sparkly drop earrings, she still looked beautifully understated.

Jackie Kennedy at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in 1965

Though we don't usually think of blue eye shadow as subtle [19], Jackie's frosty shade suited her perfectly. With her pink cheeks and styled bouffant, her look had "Winter chic" written all over it.

Jackie Kennedy at the Palace de Pilatos in 1966

Jackie had a much more dramatic blue eye shadow moment at Spain's Debutante Ball, and though she complemented the look with pink cheeks and pink lips, her natural beauty still shone through. With her sky-high half updo, she was basically the belle of the ball [20].

Jackie Kennedy at the 125th Anniversary Performance of the New York Philharmonic in 1967

Jackie certainly must have turned heads with this short coiffure and her loose, face-framing curls. Her minimal makeup [21] also allowed her to pull off some serious statement-piece earrings.

Jackie Kennedy at Heathrow Airport in 1970

Boarding an aeroplane never looked so fashionable before Jackie stepped on the scene. She embraced '70s style with oversized round frames [22] and loose, soft curls [23], which was a huge departure from her elegant '60s bouffants.

Jackie Kennedy at the Metropolitan Opera House in 1973

Jackie looked like a Hollywood starlet when she sported pin curls [24] for a night at the opera. Her soft pastel eye shadow also helped her big brown eyes pop.

Jackie Kennedy on Her Way to the Metropolitan Opera House House Royal Ballet in 1974

Big curls [25], big flower earrings, and thick brows [26] — though Jackie had plenty of subtle looks over the years, this one was all about making an entrance. Her frosty eye shadow and nude lips really completed the look.

Jackie Kennedy at Heathrow Airport in 1976

Jackie had another ironic airport moment when she arrived at Heathrow in London with insanely cool oversized sunglasses [27] and relaxed waves. Of course, no look was ever complete without her always-present frosty pink lip colour.

Jackie Kennedy at the International Centre of Photography in 1978

Jackie was the picture of class with her electric blue eyeliner [28] (a look Princess Diana loved [29], too), bold brows, and feathered bouffant. That peach cheek colour was also perfectly suited to her fair skin.


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