How to dress like a First Lady

As Jackie hits the cinemas here in Singapore, we find the fashion pieces that will help you echo former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s ageless style

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Photo: Museum The Kennedys / Instagram

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Jackie, a 2016 drama film depicting the life of former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, was finally released in Singapore last weekend.

The movie, featuring Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman, follows Kennedy’s mysterious life after the assassination of her husband and former US President John F. Kennedy.

Besides Portman’s moving portrayal of this iconic figure, the movie also reminded us of Kennedy’s timeless and stylish wardrobe.

That’s why we’ve rounded up some of our favourite Kennedy looks and matched them with the fashion essentials that you’ll need to mimic her classic style. Yes...you too can dress like a First Lady.

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The ‘work look’

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This fuss free ensemble is elegant and timeless but that doesn’t mean that it’s boring. Kennedy’s all-black ensemble is juxtaposed with silver and gold accessories.

Photo: Museum The Kennedys / Instagram

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Short sleeve dress, $342.80 by Ming Wang

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Available at She Shops.

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$680 by Bottega Veneta

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Available at MatchesFashion.

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Pumps, $239 by Clarks

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Available at Clarks.

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The ‘weekend look’

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Weekends are typically meant for fun-filled activities such as precious bonding time with the family.

Learn from Kennedy by opting for an easy-to-wear dress and slipping into a pair of sandals.

Photo: Museum The Kennedys / Instagram

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Sleeveless shirt dress, $229 by Lowie

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Available at Popmap.

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Ring necklace, $368 by J.W.Anderson

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Available at Farfetch.

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Christina sandals, $212 by Ancient Greek Sandals

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Available at Farfetch.

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The ‘casual look’

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For an outfit that doesn’t require much brainwork, turn to this monochrome ensemble. It looks chic for casual Fridays as well as when you’re running errands around town at the weekends.   

Photo: Museum The Kennedys / Instagram

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Blouse, $97.80 by iRoo

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Available at iRoo.

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Uniqlo U slip-on, $49.90 by Uniqlo

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Available at Uniqlo.

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Wide leg jeans, price unavailable by Sandro

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Available at Sandro.

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Sunglasses, $495 by Jimmy Choo

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Available at Jimmy Choo.

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The ‘airport look’

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Kennedy’s ultra feminine look, featuring power pink sleeveless dress, a pair of sunglasses and white pumps proves that one doesn’t need any glitter or sequins to stand out when transiting at an airport.

Photo: Museum The Kennedys / Instagram

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Dress, $540 by alice + olivia

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Available at alice + olivia.

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Sunglasses, $380 by Marc Jacobs

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Available at Marc Jacobs.

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Pumps, $50.90 by Nose at Zalora

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Available at Zalora.

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