Style Muse: How to Dress Like Jackie O in White Cashmere Sweaters

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, or “Jackie O” as we’ve come to call her, has her place among American style icons etched in stone. With several signature looks, including her three-quarter sleeve suit and pillbox hat, she was the personification of grace and refined elegance. When it comes to elegance in warm-weather clothing, we look to none other than a cashmere sweater.

With cashmere sweaters and a few key accessories, we’ll show you how to emulate this timeless muse.

Oversized Sunglasses

The First Lady was loved for her poise, courage and smashing sunglasses. In particular, Mrs. Kennedy favored round-framed sunglasses with a Greek Key design on the side. After slipping on a white cashmere sweater and cream-colored pants, add a neutral tone with tortoise-shell Greek Key shades.

Silk Scarf

Besides a pill box hat, the beautiful brunette was often seen with a scarf loosely tied around her short locks. Arrive in style at a cocktail party or picnic in the park wearing a curve-hugging cashmere turtleneck and your hair pulled back in a brown patterned silk scarf.

Pearls

Kennedy also liked to polish off her sleek look with pearls. Perhaps it was the leo in her that made her prefer the flashy jewels. But we’re thankful she did because it shows pearls aren’t something only meant for older women. Host a party as famous as Jackie’s White House receptions with a boat neck sweater, oxblood pencil skirt and a string of pearls around your neck.

The beloved Jackie O may no longer be with us, but her style continues to influence future generations. Carry on her fashion legacy by throwing together a posh look with a cashmere sweater.

Let Jacqueline Kennedy be your style muse with these cashmere sweaters.

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