The Onassis Fashion Trend

During her husband's presidency, Jacqueline Kennedy became a symbol of fashion for women all over the world. She retained French-born American fashion designer and Kennedy family friend Oleg Cassini in the fall of 1960 to create an original wardrobe for her as First Lady. From 1961 to late 1963, Cassini dressed her in many of her most iconic ensembles, including her Inauguration Day fawn coat and Inaugural gala gown as well as many outfits for her visits to Europe, India and Pakistan. In her first year in the White House, Kennedy spent $45,446 more on fashion than the $100,000 annual salary her husband earned as president. Her clean suits with a skirt hem down to middle of the knee, three-quarter sleeves on notch-collar jackets, sleeveless A-line dresses, above-the-elbow gloves, low-heel pumps, Large fancy sunglasses, and famous pillbox hats were an overnight success around the world that quickly became known as the "Jackie" look.



From the moment i saw Jackie O, i was thrilled with her look. It was no wonder she was the fashion icon during that time.

Just look at how gorgeous she is!

Her large sunglasses was the one that really struck me the most. I TOTALLY LOVE IT!