Jackie Kennedy Onassis' Iconic Style, From Her Teen Days To Her Final Years

When we think of American style icons, there is perhaps no greater example than Jackie Kennedy Onassis.

While she made her mark on the world in many ways, her influence on fashion is undeniable and persists to this day ― from skirt suits and pillbox hats to shift dresses and oversized sunglasses.

In honor of her birthday on July 28, we’ve rounded up more than 100 photos that capture the former first lady’s style evolution from New York socialite to political wife to international jet-setter to book editor.

1948

Portrait of Jacqueline Lee Bouvier at age 18.
Portrait of Jacqueline Lee Bouvier at age 18.

1951

Sisters Jacqueline and Caroline Lee Bouvier return from travels in Europe.
Sisters Jacqueline and Caroline Lee Bouvier return from travels in Europe.

1951

Portrait of the Bouvier sisters.
Portrait of the Bouvier sisters.

1953

Bouvier and her fiancé, Sen. John Kennedy, play tennis at Hyannis Port.
Bouvier and her fiancé, Sen. John Kennedy, play tennis at Hyannis Port.

1953

The couple sits in the sunshine in Hyannis Port a few months before their wedding.
The couple sits in the sunshine in Hyannis Port a few months before their wedding.

1953

Bridal portrait of Bouvier in her Ann Lowe wedding dress.
Bridal portrait of Bouvier in her Ann Lowe wedding dress.

1954

Kennedy walks the catwalk as she models a French designer dress, gloves and hat at the annual April in Paris ball at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.
Kennedy walks the catwalk as she models a French designer dress, gloves and hat at the annual April in Paris ball at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.

1954

Kennedy and her sister attend the Franco-American Ball at the Waldorf Astoria.
Kennedy and her sister attend the Franco-American Ball at the Waldorf Astoria.

1955

Kennedy wears a striped wool sweater alongside her sister.
Kennedy wears a striped wool sweater alongside her sister.

1956

Five Kennedy women at a party.
Five Kennedy women at a party.

1957

Kennedy sits at the April in Paris ball.
Kennedy sits at the April in Paris ball.

1958

The Kennedys at home with their 4-month-old daughter, Caroline.
The Kennedys at home with their 4-month-old daughter, Caroline.

1960

The Kennedys pose on the day he announced his presidential run.
The Kennedys pose on the day he announced his presidential run.

1960

The Kennedys relax at their summer home. 
The Kennedys relax at their summer home. 

1960

The Kennedys sit in a car at Idlewild Airport.
The Kennedys sit in a car at Idlewild Airport.

1960

Kennedy holds up a newspaper with a picture of her husband during the presidential campaign.
Kennedy holds up a newspaper with a picture of her husband during the presidential campaign.

1960

Kennedy poses at her Georgetown home.
Kennedy poses at her Georgetown home.

1960

The Kennedys make an appearance on the morning after Election Day.
The Kennedys make an appearance on the morning after Election Day.

1961

The Kennedys at his presidential inauguration.
The Kennedys at his presidential inauguration.

1961

The Kennedys leave the White House to attend a series of inaugural balls.
The Kennedys leave the White House to attend a series of inaugural balls.

1961

Kennedy walks with Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Clifford Harvison during a state visit to Canada.
Kennedy walks with Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Clifford Harvison during a state visit to Canada.

1961

Kennedy attends a reception in Ottawa.
Kennedy attends a reception in Ottawa.

1961

Kennedy smiles during a state visit to France at the Palais de l'Elysee.
Kennedy smiles during a state visit to France at the Palais de l'Elysee.

1961

The Kennedys leave the French Foreign Ministry for a reception in Paris.
The Kennedys leave the French Foreign Ministry for a reception in Paris.

1961

Kennedy tours the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.
Kennedy tours the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.

1961

The Kennedys attend a dinner at Mt. Vernon in honor of the president of Pakistan.
The Kennedys attend a dinner at Mt. Vernon in honor of the president of Pakistan.

1961

The Kennedys attend an event at Buckingham Palace with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
The Kennedys attend an event at Buckingham Palace with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

1961

The Kennedys before a dinner in honor of the president of Peru at the White House.
The Kennedys before a dinner in honor of the president of Peru at the White House.

1961

The Kennedys arrive on Air Force One for a tour of Latin America.
The Kennedys arrive on Air Force One for a tour of Latin America.

1962

Kennedy takes center stage in Mexico City alongside her husband and President Adolfo Mateos.
Kennedy takes center stage in Mexico City alongside her husband and President Adolfo Mateos.

1962

Kennedy visits the Taj Mahal.
Kennedy visits the Taj Mahal.

1962

Kennedy walks during a visit with the Maharaja of Mewar.
Kennedy walks during a visit with the Maharaja of Mewar.

1962

Kennedy visits the garden of the prime minister of India's residence.
Kennedy visits the garden of the prime minister of India's residence.

1962

The Kennedys attend a dinner in honor of the Shah and Empress of Iran at the White House.
The Kennedys attend a dinner in honor of the Shah and Empress of Iran at the White House.

1962

The Kennedys attend a dinner for President Houphouet-Boigny of the Ivory Coast at the White House.
The Kennedys attend a dinner for President Houphouet-Boigny of the Ivory Coast at the White House.

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