A Closer Look: Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Iconic Style

A Closer Look: Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Iconic Style | Cultured Elegance

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A Closer Look: Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Iconic Style | Cultured Elegance
In this video, we will explore the fashion, clothing and wardrobe of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. A 90's style icon of classic chic minimalist fashion. An embodiment of quiet luxury.
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was a fashion icon of the 1990s, known for her minimalist and elegant style. She was often photographed wearing simple, classic pieces that showcased her natural beauty and effortless chic.
Carolyn focused on using a limited colour palette, simple geometric shapes, and high-quality materials to create a refined and sophisticated look.
Together let’s travel back in time as we learn about Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s luxurious fashion style.
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@paulajf4205 9 ай бұрын

Keeping in mind that she sadly died in1999, the most clear evidence of how classic/timeless a style she had is the fact that not one of these photos of her looks dated. All of these items still hold up to today's standards.

@caryngildea6225 8 ай бұрын

Maybe Maybe not!!!

@diopfifi4937 6 ай бұрын

Very true 👍

@ArtTheSinger 6 ай бұрын

the evil dies young

@sandraankenbrand 5 ай бұрын

@@ArtTheSingerhow was she evil? Kids dying are even more evil? And many dictators become old... What an odd comment

@wintercame 5 ай бұрын

@@caryngildea6225 What a comment of great insight. 😉

@mommabear5059 4 ай бұрын

And she was married to the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen in my 57 years.

@MollyMarine 8 ай бұрын

Even today, you could wear these exact same clothes and look perfect. Timeless fashion

@diopfifi4937 6 ай бұрын

I see it in Paris and South of France

@JackMason-oq8lf 3 ай бұрын

Of course, noisy luxury never goes out of style, especially for women like Carolyn, who was exceedingly costly for John Kennedy. She set out to capture John Kennedy, and she did. Worst decision of his life. After marrying her, John Kennedy was never happy again. Wearing clothes is not much of an accomplishment. Seems that is her legacy. John deserved better. I bet John's mother would have seen right through Carolyn. Jacqueline had first-hand experience dealing with gold diggers. Her own sister was a devout golddigger. Lee, too, knew how to wear luxury out in public.

@desertsunset8025 3 ай бұрын

She was an accomplished woman without John . On the contrary , john was a dumb asss and got her and her sister killed . . @JackMason-oq8lf

@solitairesimp1239 3 ай бұрын

@@JackMason-oq8lf what the hell are you on about

@jeannesnow4366 22 күн бұрын

Just like Jacqueline Kennedy. Class, elegance and style for the ages.

@mabelh7305 9 ай бұрын

I remember seeing her at Greenwich train station. She was waiting for train in morning with me to take her to NYC she stood close by to me outside on the track as we waited for train to take us to NY. it was winter time and she wore a long black coat. She had no makeup but strikingly beautiful. All the men who walked by her would stare at her. She was demure and her head would be slightly down or look to the floor. I still remember that moment. Her beauty overpowered her simple black clothing.

@monikapandzic4279 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I love hearing anecdotes.

@emilyruggiero1465 7 ай бұрын

Wow!! Thanks for sharing.

@apriljefferson43 6 ай бұрын

Lol.

@taryn.b 10 ай бұрын

Carolyn would be the perfect poster child for the quiet luxury trend of today. Her wardrobe may seem simple on the surface, but was actually very considered and luxurious with the fabrics and fit. And she wore the clothes they didn’t wear her, I love her approach to style. I don’t see many ladies these days pulling that off.

@Bronte866 9 ай бұрын

Any lady could pull this off. The issue is they won’t. Many want the clothes, the brands, to wear them. A shame that mother’s instill this idea in daughters. *Common*

@debbiemartin2026 9 ай бұрын

When I lived in NYC in the late 70’s I’d see a lot of models on the streets and in the showrooms in the fashion district. They would come in with hair tied back, no makeup, jeans and a turtle neck and I was always in awe of how great they looked wearing minimally. Thats because of their height and thinness…average women could not pull it off, and the reason why CBK could. She was 5’9”, not the average woman’s height of 5’2”-5’4”. Those 5-7 inches of height makes a huge difference. Why do you suppose designers use models on the runway and not average women?

@elainebines6803 8 ай бұрын

Princess Catherine can pull off any look. I felt Caroline was hit and miss at times

@elainebines6803 8 ай бұрын

@@Bronte866that's called following fashion, I followed what looks good on me, wether in fashion or not

@debbiemartin2026 8 ай бұрын

@@Bronte866 why would it be a mothers fault?

@julietteyork6293 9 ай бұрын

She was tall, thin and blonde (changing her hair color took her from attractive to striking). It isn’t difficult to achieve a great look with those traits, and she knew, as Jackie did, that classic and minimal designs were most flattering on her. Nothing fussy or loud. Simple lines and silhouettes, high quality fabrics, timeless designs.

@loydamedina235 9 ай бұрын

very true

@appletree9974 7 ай бұрын

She was not that pretty, she had a huge mouth and abused cocaine according to the paparazzi 😮 additionally she appeared very insecure when she was around the Camelot😮

@julietteyork6293 7 ай бұрын

@@volume2517 No. Her natural hair color was light to medium brown. You can see this in her child/teenage pics. In later teen years she started lightening her hair but it was only when she started dating JFK Jr that she went very blonde and eventually to palest blonde. The change over the years is shown in photos.

@Arginne 7 ай бұрын

Blonde is only flattering on true spring, true summer, light spring and light summer.

@tiadavenport5465 6 ай бұрын

Factual.

@PthaloGreen2 10 ай бұрын

They were stunningly good-looking people. So sad that they died so young.

@Smooshes786 9 ай бұрын

Money allows many to look lovely. They died because of his ego- he should have NEVER flown that day. He only had 310 hours total pilot time. Sad choice he made.

@galaxy98765 9 ай бұрын

@@Smooshes786That's right. He also didn't heed the weather warnings that day, and he ignored the two (?) people who told him not to fly that day. Also, he had never flown that type of plane solo before, in those weather conditions, or at night ..... should have at least had an instructor with him. The Bessette family lost two daughters, Carolyn lost her brother, and their dog "Friday" never got to see them again. 😢😢

@carrier7399 9 ай бұрын

They're still alive.

@Smooshes786 9 ай бұрын

@@carrier7399 oh yes, in Florida with 45, running the USA. I remember now.🤣

@carrier7399 9 ай бұрын

@@Smooshes786 Glad to hear it.

@blue3381 9 ай бұрын

A friend of mine lived near her place in NYC. She said in person, Carolyn was absolutely stunning - way better than in pictures. Gone too soon. RIP

@monikapandzic4279 7 ай бұрын

So wish I could have seen her in the flesh

@tilsit8875 3 ай бұрын

A late manicure was to blame, unfortunately....😢

@desertsunset8025 3 ай бұрын

Actually, a reckless husband was to blame . The pilot is the one who is responsible for passengers' lives .

@mirianscott7669 2 ай бұрын

@@desertsunset8025I would say both; because she was a good husband and didn’t want her to be upset … he should’ve stand his ground and make her see!, but it looks like she was the one who the pants in that relationship 😢

@virginiagrundman4012 6 ай бұрын

Mom started dressing me in prep at age 12. At age 71, I'm still wearing the same looks: Oxford button down, cashmere cable knit, cotton, suede and corduroy...and tweeds. I weigh 8 pounds more now than when I modeled so I can wear my things from 1969!! Classic understatement never fades. Thank you to Polo, Ralph❤

@MiaK06 16 күн бұрын

You sound like a woman after my own heart esp once I saw the reference to RL Pure class and classic timeless pieces that if one takes care of them last a lifetime

@virginiagrundman4012 16 күн бұрын

@@MiaK06 so kind, thank you.

@stsin7 9 ай бұрын

The real example of the “quiet luxury” and “old money” aesthetics. Gorgeous woman ❤

@karenelizabeth9242 12 күн бұрын

Funny enough she would be considered new money to a certain extent but def the face of class

@xoxo20000 8 ай бұрын

Carolyn understood the less is more aesthetic. This was actually the trend in the 90s following the chaotic style of the 80s. No over done makeup, minimum jewelry, and her hair simple yet chic. Shes so timeless

@JackMason-oq8lf 3 ай бұрын

Good taste is timeless. It is never trendy. Trendy is trashy, a way to sell clothes to the less-than privileged. Black and white is always in because it is never out. The LBD is not a trend, it is a main-stay. Pearls are not trendy. They never have been. They are "class"-ic. There's an old adage of Blue-Book, Blue-Bloods: a lady's name should never appear in the newspaper, except when she gets married, and when she dies. People of privilege live quiet lives, under the radar. Rich people wear what they grew up wearing. They dress in code for one another, as part of the club, not to impress anyone. "Quiet, good taste." The "classy" Rich know who they are, they grew up together. They attended the same schools, went to the same Events. Kardashians are not klass. They are spot-on Trendy. The lower classes worship them. Trash with cash & flash.

@stillstymied 9 ай бұрын

I was in my early 20s in the late 90s, thin and tall in a family of curvy, petite women. Carolyn's style helped me understand how to dress myself, that it was worth it to spend money on basics, and to think a whole look through. Her style still looks amazing. I miss the late 90s clothes, best fashion era!!

@moonstone1159 9 ай бұрын

Yes, best era!

@elainebines6803 8 ай бұрын

40's* best fashion era imo. Pencil skirts etc

@sarahmurphy-nf4yl 6 ай бұрын

Agree

@user-hk7un1cg9v 6 ай бұрын

When I think of curvy petite women I think of Salma Hayek. I think curvy women are very feminine, but then again, I am a Latina.

@stillstymied 6 ай бұрын

@@user-hk7un1cg9v my mom is Italian, is that Latina? I always envied her and didn't understand why clothes looked different on me. She wore beautiful prints and bright colors.

@michellemeyer1649 9 ай бұрын

Every single outfit she’s wearing is still wearable and could be worn in 2023. You will not ever go wrong if you stick with classic.

@terril.3030 13 күн бұрын

She looked so classy in her style. Clean, ironed and well fitted.

@celinegarcia4158 7 ай бұрын

Her best accessory was her husband who clearly adored her. Her 2nd best accessory was her confidence. She knew what she wanted, what she looked good in & did not compromise her comfort. What a lady she was. Thank you for making this.

@emilyruggiero1465 7 ай бұрын

Here here! Yes indeed. I love that you can hear her voice at 13:50, sounds like a formidable woman for sure.

@springfauna1465 6 ай бұрын

Ha, ha, ha....I have to agree!! That first sentence was truer than true!!!

@elizabethr4107 6 ай бұрын

That rly diminishes her

@JackMason-oq8lf 3 ай бұрын

Missi Caroline was such a gold-digging class act. She could be heard all over Tri-be-ca screaming at her meal- ticket husband, the accessory, the charm on her bracelet. She provoked him, and he could be heard screaming back. They often had public arguments. He was the Crowned-Prince of America. She was a nothing, not prepared to be a something. She brought him nothing but misery. Marrying her was John Kennedy's worst mistake. She was a working girl who bragged to the girls about going after John Kennedy, to trap him. Such a shame he fell for her duplicity. I bet Jackie O would have smelled a rat. Her sister Lee was a professional gold digger, internationally recognized as such. Lee did have a classier background, as well as impeccable taste in clothes. You need to read- up on the Caroline/John marriage. It was awful. The man she set out to trap......she hated his family. She would not spend time on the weekends at the compound with her husband's family. Of course not. They would have sized her up before dinner. Much of the perfect couple's contention, is that she did not like John's family or John's lifestyle. Wha? She did not have the required decorum to at least smile when they went out. John was from a notorious political family. He ran a political magazine. He was a social animal. John had charisma, John had class. He had to put up with her "Debbie Downer" shit all the time. She was an embarrassment to him. Why in the world would she chase down a public persona, a famous kid who was known around the world, with an equally famous huge "clan" of a family, why would she set a goal to trap such a person? She was obviously dumb as a brick. Shame on John Kennedy, he could have had any girl in the world, and he chose damaged goods. At the time of his death, John Kennedy had not spoken to his sister in months. They were on the outs because his sister could not stand his wife. There was good reason why Calvin's showroom assistant didn't want to be around any Kennedys. The Kennedys didn't want her to be around any Kennedys.

@missminti 9 ай бұрын

It's normal to repeat outfits, buying a million items like we have today is insanity.

@sbella6719 7 ай бұрын

Mass consumers have gradually been conditioned into this buying habit. Manufacturers make more money off quantity and quick trends than quality basic clothes

@diopfifi4937 6 ай бұрын

Exactly! I never understood buying rubbish to wear once

@sew_gal7340 13 күн бұрын

They look awful too, i spend good money on one really high quality outfit...so what if i only have a few...every single wear is pure pleasure!

@pg5470 9 ай бұрын

No piercing, tattoos, duck lips, fake butts, naked dresses, contouring, hair extensions, 15 cm nails…. Women of the 90’ were pure class.

@audreyf9092 9 ай бұрын

There were all of those back then minus fake butts.

@tinalinton2253 9 ай бұрын

Amen!😂❤

@kathybutterfield2760 9 ай бұрын

So wonderfully true! Compared to giant fake butt, ribs removed almost naked Kim K. Ugh. Caroline was just lovely and great taste. Shame about the crash. So pointless.

@HarryCopperPot 9 ай бұрын

Pamela Anderson was very popular in the 90's and so were tattoos and piercings. So not sure why you are generalizing "women of the 90's."

@pg5470 9 ай бұрын

@@HarryCopperPot because the same Pamela Anderson looks like a queen of England conparing to todays influencers and brainwashed people chasing the “beauty” standards created by them. Besides even in the 90’s Pamela was an extreme and not a standard looking woman. Meanwhile nowadays in the West we are literally surrounded by duck lips drag queens lookalikes.

@veronicao4643 9 ай бұрын

It’s 2023 and her style would easily fit today and look amazing.

@barbarab8182 9 ай бұрын

I was obsessed with her style and beauty, her clothes, hair, and makeup, so simple and elegant!. It was so sad when her death was confirmed. She'll always be I think my favorite fashion icon!!

@sharonalexa 10 ай бұрын

I loved Carolyn’s silk skirts & her leather skirts. And her bags & coats were fabulous. You did a wonderful job on this vid! I miss the 90’s

@emilyruggiero1465 7 ай бұрын

Yes, agree!!

@JackMason-oq8lf 3 ай бұрын

Carolyn dressed for Calvin Klein, Inc. where she had a job Her fashion sense was garnered from the Calvin Klein showroom. Calvin's tastes were the ones you ascribe to Carolyn. He was a quiet designer of clean forms, classic cuts. That was his signature. Only Halston had a "cleaner" look, more original. ALL those secretaries and ribbon girls had great taste. That was their whole life. Why waste your life reading Tolstoy when there's a sample sale on the Lower East Side? Those girls all dressed for each other, not for men. Carolyn's wardrobe was "classic" because she couldn't afford to be trendy. Trendy is expensive. Every six months, trendy is expensive, all over. Those fashionistas all knew each other and kept each other abrest of insider sales and discounts. It might be said that Carolyn's distinction was wearing clothes. Rich people are thrifty. Pearls are a wise investment. You can wear them anytime, anywhere. They're waterproof. They go with everything. You can't go wrong on pearls. It's a wardrobe staple for wealthy women. All the other "ladies" with pearls will recognize you, whether they know you or not.

@cinnamongirl4896 7 ай бұрын

This woman knew style, none of these pics look old fashioned or dated, a very clever dresser, she knew what defined classic. The two of them could have sold any item of clothing on the planet, what an absolute beautiful striking couple. Such a shame they died in that horrific air accident, their children would have been beyond beautiful with parents like that, so sad..x

@song4mozart 8 ай бұрын

Her style is so classic, it looks fashionable 30 years later.

@cassandrafine6373 10 ай бұрын

I cannot fathom the heartbreak of losing both children at the same time. Continued prayers for the Bessette family, even 24 years later after the deaths of both daughters and JFK Jr. in that horrible plane crash.

@stormdancer25 9 ай бұрын

At least they have a grand baby left behind

@patfondren6013 9 ай бұрын

A couple family members have the same: Good taste; good, tall bodies; great confidence and money. Even looks don't matter. She was not especially pretty but was tall, had the body and relatively attractive.

@tomdallas3690 17 күн бұрын

But there is a certain type of non-pretty that is very exclusive, and becomes the top tier of desirability.

@Luneland 10 ай бұрын

I'm an 89 girl. I grew up looking st her pictures in cosmo magazines my mom got. I'm not from USA, so i had no idea of the politic background. For me they were a real life barbie and ken. Truly an inspiration of class and style.

@brandyurban9415 10 ай бұрын

Her style is timeless, classic, chic, and sophisticated. She is an icon!

@monamarlowe 9 ай бұрын

And Glamoures 💖✨💫

@mariel7964 9 ай бұрын

And with a high price tag. 💰 💰 💰

@joanreynolds955 8 ай бұрын

⁠@@mariel7964Not necessarily. She wore Prada and Yohji Yamamoto and the GAP and Levi’s. Everything fit impeccably. She was a natural fibers snob. She was tall and slender.

@springfauna1465 6 ай бұрын

@@joanreynolds955 She was definitely good advertising for them all!! I wouldn't doubt if some of her outfits were comped for those special occasions!

@appletreel6487 4 ай бұрын

Sophisticated and urban.!

@merriem24 10 ай бұрын

She was the epitome of classic beauty.

@diekriegerinwz81 9 ай бұрын

Her style was timeless and classy. Something you can wear a lifetime.

@nancystinger7393 10 ай бұрын

This brings back that horrible day . Maybe the only solace is they were together. She was the epitome of style and in many ways ahead of the curve . It shows that classy is never out of style.

@Marcel_Audubon 9 ай бұрын

That, and the money her parents sued Kennedy's estate for before they were even buried. _That's_ the only solace those grifters were looking for and Caroline wrote the check to be done with them forever.

@AvecPoesie 10 ай бұрын

I was a young girl of ten when John and Carolyn perished in 1999. It sounds utterly strange for a child, considering the level of sophistication and austerity that was prevalent in Carolyn's wardrobe; but, she was my style inspiration then. Whilst in the fourth grade, I was given the autonomy to select my own clothing at the department store for the first time. I gravitated toward all-Black ensembles, much to the dismay of my Mother and classmates...the latter of whom, inquired as to if I was "trying to be a witch?" I had already been cultivating a deep and abiding fascination with fashion. I was trying to be minimalistic and elegant as a child because of Carolyn. I chose those clothes to emulate her in the Spring of 1999. I was quite devastated that summer when their plane was announced missing. Carolyn's sartorial choices will always be thoroughly embedded within my heart and mind. 🖤

@robinmeekins1400 10 ай бұрын

Lovely vocabulary, excellent description

@emilyruggiero1465 7 ай бұрын

That is a lovely sentiment.

@Creyole 3 ай бұрын

Clearly, you were ahead of the curve. I love the “less is more” style of dressing and her wedding gown was to die for. I still remember her and John coming out of that old church and the smile on her face when he kissed her hand. Class act!

@ann5765 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha you are right! She got Botox but that’s about it❤

@lorettabaladez6851 8 ай бұрын

Everything she wore was timeless! Could fit in even today! Love this!

@CulturedElegance 8 ай бұрын

Definitely!!💖

@jenniferlee7167 10 ай бұрын

I do wear this style of fashion today, I am a natural blonde and I love black, tan, cream white, and grey. Like Carolyn, I love solid colors, and not too many prints as far as tops, with the exception being animal prints. She and I have similar tastes however I do not buy Prada nor do I have the budget for it. I really loved seeing this video about Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's style. I never saw her as a great beauty, but I thought she was very sophisticated and I loved that about her. Her elegance will always be remembered.

@jojijosette5946 10 ай бұрын

This is my first time in this channel. This is the BEST video on Carolyn's style that I have ever seen... and I have seen them all. Thank you for a great content.

@CulturedElegance 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Gosh I appreciate it!!! Welcome to the channel!!

@marthamathilda 4 ай бұрын

i even bought the CBK book and still you showed pictures i havent seen before :) thanks!!

@Gnomes22 9 ай бұрын

I absolutely loved her floral dress. It was a pop of color and unexpected; paired perfectly with black sleek kitten heels and black purse. She will always be a style icon.

@joanreynolds955 8 ай бұрын

The dress is Chanel haute couture. The story is that Carolyn was in talks to be a brand ambassador for Chanel. It’s one of the most beautiful dresses I have ever seen. I would only quibble because she was wearing it to the funeral of John’s friend, Billy Way, who was a drug addict and died after being hit by a car.

@clairelivefreeordie2551 8 ай бұрын

I thought she was said to have loved Hush Puppies shoes 👟

@joanreynolds955 8 ай бұрын

@@clairelivefreeordie2551 She did wear Hush Puppies. In her book, Carole Radziwill recalls shopping for Hush Puppies and playing at the MAC makeup counter with Carolyn. The shoes Carolyn is wearing in this photo are the Carolyne slingbacks by Manolo Blahnik. Carolyn was a relatively early adapter of the brand. Manolo Blahnik obviously became much better known after being worn extensively by Carrie on SATC.

@cheribee968 2 ай бұрын

Her coats were beautiful, stylish, and unassuming. Very elegant

@sandraankenbrand 5 ай бұрын

She was and still is my role model... since then I only invested in classic, high quality investment pieces... Love it like it is... And it evolved over the yrs - as travelling almost weekly, relocating constantly world-wide, often heading from day to night and in different cultural settings it was really the best I could do ...

@alexisagginie4574 10 ай бұрын

I was sad when they both met a tragic end. I loved Carolyn, even her face had a unique structure. She seemed quiet, calm and confident! I am sorry they are no longer with us.

@reallyrecap 4 ай бұрын

I sometimes hope they faked it to get away and live a normal low key life far away

@JulieAnnBasile 5 ай бұрын

Saw her from a distance inside the Calvin Klein chestnut hill store on chestnut hill Boston. She made sure that the flower - September Weed in huge glass cylinder vases were put in the store. Elegant and admired by all. What lessons in beauty. Simple and classic equals grace and beauty. ❤❤❤

@kevinpoole6122 10 ай бұрын

Another one in which you knock it out of the park! Thank you so much-your presentations are so sensitive, so informed, and so compelling. So sad she never got to meet her mother-in-law-I believe they would have *LOVED* each other’s sense of style and elegance.

@CulturedElegance 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much!!! Your comment has made my day!

@cherylcook634 7 ай бұрын

Most of these photos and videos I've never seen before. What a fabulous job you did putting this together. Great editorializing, too.

@karenmariewagstaff5746 10 ай бұрын

Birkins were actually popular in the late 1990s especially in France. They were also more affordable (approx 4K) and available.

@AA-qb7ni 9 ай бұрын

Carolyn and JFK Jr. had the best style and looked gorgeous together. They complimented each other well. RIP ❤❤

@unknown-lf6zx 9 ай бұрын

God I miss the 90s! I used to get stopped all the time saying I looked like her! What a compliment (I wish) and they were gorgeous! 😢

@Maya-xm5jx 5 ай бұрын

I don’t even notice her husband in all their photos. What a timeless beauty!!! I’d recommend also ready the CBK book.❤️ I literally went to purchase a bunch of white shirts because of her.

@jswjanjan 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful tribute to an American Icon. Thank you.❤🎉

@islesofshoals3551 4 ай бұрын

Love her style of simple elegance. I'm still searching for that perfect white blouse

@ronny5661 10 ай бұрын

Her lovely pooch was minimal black and white too. Couldn't help but notice that gorgeous dog was part of the family.

@debrahouston2884 10 ай бұрын

I actually dress similarly, as far as color blocking, lots of solids, texture. Will buy same top in black, white, navy, grey. Black, tan, white, navy pants. Jeans: different denims + white. Love sweater tops (when cool enough, Gulf Coast gal) Love the white shirt look...with jeans, pants, skirts -- will take the 2 front ends and tuck on opposite side waist. Love that....and LOVE that look with a long skirt (trumpet, gored or sarong)! Love mix matching something old w/something new, for an updated, contemporary twist on a classic look. I do wear 8mm pearl most every day, or larger upon occasion. I love fine earrings + bracelets...That is where we differ. Plus, I wear active wear.

@nan7503 10 ай бұрын

Classic style that even today had she lived she would still have that elegance.

@discod 10 ай бұрын

I always loved her simple, pared-back style. Great video, her intentional makeover at the beginning was interesting.

@virginiazequeira6258 9 ай бұрын

It is a pity that her hair was always so messy, even for formal events.

@tilsit8875 3 ай бұрын

Come on !! She had beautiful hair !!...

@lesleyscott938 10 ай бұрын

I remember seeing this woman, she was absolutely pure class and style ❤

@MegaMithu123 9 ай бұрын

Carolyn’s fashion philosophy startlingly amplified her mother in law’s fashion aesthetic.

@Lolabelle59 10 ай бұрын

Timeless, classic beauty, just like Carolyn herself.

@tilsit8875 3 ай бұрын

Black prevailed.....she could never go wrong...she wasnt one to take chances !.....

@chapman1569 9 ай бұрын

It is so refreshing to see a stylish woman that wore a variety shoes and boots. I prefer low heels and now I can see that a low heal can be stylish. I would say her style is timeless and inspiring. It looks simple but she must have studied her style carefully, not throwing the first thing that come to her hand in the morning. Her wardrobe is sustainable, she bought quality material , natural fibers, and she could wear these for years

@33Jenesis 10 ай бұрын

She certainly had her style choices firmly chosen. They fit her frame, height, and aesthetics. It is East Coast sophisticated preppy and boarding school elite picked from luxury brands. She is like a modernized version of John’s mother; fitting to be in John’s world. I wonder what happened to her wardrobe left behind, if her parents took everything belong to her. The black Birkin was probably perished in the ocean. Her style is good on her but I will never copy. It won’t look any good on me at all.

@CulturedElegance 10 ай бұрын

Quite true!!! Well said! Yes she has a wonderful comprehension of what looked best on her

@emilyruggiero1465 7 ай бұрын

Yes I wonder what did become of CBK's wardrobe? Surely must have all been tailored to fit her dimensions, few others could have worn much of it save the coats/bags.

@joycehanlon4403 10 ай бұрын

Appreciate all the research that went into this video. It is definitely a keeper!

@Fairland3 9 ай бұрын

Her clothes are timeless. I’ve never been one to wear floral prints or ruffles. This is right up my alley! ❤

@lynnyhen 10 ай бұрын

So classic and elegant. Her style would be considered au courant today.

@mI-lh7ro 10 ай бұрын

I loved her, I bought W magazine every month to see her photos. She dominated that magazine much to her chagrin I imagine. A sad story and a beautiful woman.

@FrostyDufour 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful video. To me her most iconic look was her wedding dress. To say that minimalist approach sent a shockwave through wedding dress style would be to understate it!

@Somee989 10 ай бұрын

I knew a girl in grammar school like Carolyn. She was very shy, bony with long limbs and very pale. Gwaky like but in a few short years turned out to be an exotic beauty. This poor couple looked like they were going to have an exciting life ahead of them but that for that awful accident. RIP Beautiful Couple.

@darcylexton 3 күн бұрын

i love how cohesive her wardrobe was! i still try out a lot of different styles to find out what actually suits me best, but seeing carolyn always inspires me so much to stick to simple colours 🖤

@MEL-xn4yt 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for such an outstanding sampling of her style & the designers she wore. She really was ahead of her time & that’s even more evident when you watch this.

@lyndacapocefalo8167 10 ай бұрын

She could make a trash bag look elegant. I miss her. I loved the way she dressed, I would devour any photo of her in the magazines of the 90’s, even though she did not want her picture taken, I’m selfishly glad that the paparazzi did, I wanted to dress just like her. My all three of them, Rest In Peace.

@ritamarie2976 10 ай бұрын

CBK: Caroline Bessette-Kennedy a life in Fashion book will be available in November to purchase. She was obviously comfortable in her own skin and it showed.

@alexisagginie4574 10 ай бұрын

Where specifically will this book be available?

@ritamarie2976 10 ай бұрын

@@alexisagginie4574 I saw it on Amazon and it is available for pre-order now

@daveniaful 10 ай бұрын

@@alexisagginie4574 Amazon:)

@ahershey8523 10 ай бұрын

@@alexisagginie4574 Amazon-

@mykingdomforak9 8 ай бұрын

@@alexisagginie4574 CBK Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life in Fashion is available to pre-order, now. Simply, Google the title.😊

@Merdle Ай бұрын

Growing up in the 90s, I loved the style because it was elegant AND young. And it has never failed me.

@lizhorton5333 7 ай бұрын

Such a beauty with timeless style. The great thing is many of these looks can be recreated with more affordable designers. Classic styles, quality fabrics and good tailoring. Simple leather boots and bags. I have many of these same pieces as I have a small frame and simple clean lines work best.

@joywetzel4640 10 ай бұрын

She was a beauty. Thank you for this information. Love this video

@marianenitacalaor6836 10 ай бұрын

She had classic elegance and they were a beautiful couple

@tanzapettiford 10 ай бұрын

Such a power couple, gone but Not forgotten. Such a Beautiful Presentation 😍

@anneichenberger4970 10 ай бұрын

The size of her wardrobe was astounding

@Samantha-vy8wx Ай бұрын

Literallt

@melindaferreira9879 10 ай бұрын

Classic never dates. She showed strong restraint to stay true to her personal style. Expensive. Elite. Minimal before it was a thing.

@amywilkins543 10 ай бұрын

She was so so beautiful!❤ I also loved her big Burkin handbags 👜 before they were so popular! I carry big bags 💼 ❤

@shaynaa3359 9 ай бұрын

Excellent assessment of her wonderful style. I remember her and I loved her style, grace and beauty. Sad she’s not here anymore ❤

@jenlambie14 21 күн бұрын

A wonderfully researched video that I thoroughly enjoyed. With red lips, pared-back eye makeup & sleek hair, Carolyn Bissette-Kennedy defines a classic beauty.

@CulturedElegance 21 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed!

@edennis8578 9 ай бұрын

When she and John died, I felt like some of the light went out of the world, like when Diana died. There are people who make the world a more wonderful place because they're in it; their loss made the world darker for me.

@carolyncookson2639 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful person. Inside and out. A strong, admired by many women. What a role model again for all.

@maggierose2386 10 ай бұрын

The dog was delightful😊

@fashiondol 4 ай бұрын

Lovely Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Iconic Style and minimal fashion style with simple basic styling , thanks for good video. ^^🥰

@karenlee4892 10 ай бұрын

Love her looks. Very 90s.

@jennna17 3 ай бұрын

She’s always been my ultimate style icon. Love her style. It was flawless.

@ManjGill 9 ай бұрын

She was the epitome of “quiet luxury” my style icon

@hoopgal3216 10 ай бұрын

When I was younger, I thought her style was so boring. Now, I see it as timeless and elegant. Wish I had that style! That’s how I ended up on this video lol Trying to “learn” how to be classy & chic! 😂❤

@tomdallas3690 17 күн бұрын

I'm 55 now, and when she was with JFK I was in my mid-to-late 20's. Her image at the time to me was one of unattainability. Only a guy really good looking would not get blown out standing by her.

@gelineavenir5905 9 ай бұрын

Simple elegance. So beautiful & ahead of her times.

@finnfemme870 9 ай бұрын

Carolyn was so classic and stunning! Her wardrobe was perfection. ❤

@LadyShanghai-wj1kh 10 ай бұрын

This was such a great video… I especially liked the designer outfits being tracked down along with a Runway shot. Thanks so much.

@KA-eu9sy 5 ай бұрын

JFK, Jr. was such a handsome man. Yet, with his wife Carolyn beside him, she captivates all the attention. She's that striking. Looks and style. Much like her mother in law. Jackie and her husband JFK. Lot of times, Jackie stole the show.

@susan8823 10 ай бұрын

Excellent post!! Always admired her elegant look, with pops of something different ❤Of course, I try to emulate the look today. It’s timeless.

@VanAlh 10 ай бұрын

This is the BEST video of CBK I have ever seen. This is perfection. Congrats. New subs!❤

@Crinkle.Stilt.Skin. 10 ай бұрын

Agreed - it is wonderful - Thank you! Just subscribed - it is a beautiful channel! From CA USA!

@caroshmarow 10 ай бұрын

I so enjoyed this video of this gorgeous couple. Carolyn had exemplary style and such incredible beauty that my eyes were glued to every frame captured by you. If i had to choose, it would have to be her coats and jackets. Thank you ❤from Australia

@susanyamini 10 ай бұрын

Thank for this great video. That was the good old days that we need to go back too.

@Outsider.X 8 ай бұрын

One of my favorite style analysis videos, thank you for the thorough interpretation!! Loveeee Carolyn's elegant minimalism.

@CulturedElegance 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your appreciation!!💖

@emilyruggiero1465 7 ай бұрын

CBK sure made it all look effortless (even though it wasn't), and these timeless styles endure. These looks could be re-created even if you don't have the budget for Prada. Thanks for sharing!! Love the Yamamoto looks. Wow nice to hear CBK speak at 13:50!! Sounds like a formidable voice and I love the white Versace dress. Girlfriend knew how to pop a red lip too!! Wow.

@littlebling7322 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this deep dive. She has been my style icon and inspiration for years

@ThirzaLynetteClarke-ku9dq 10 ай бұрын

Gorgeous and timeless.

@user-nf7uj9dc1s 2 күн бұрын

Some people just "got it." And she certainly did just like Jackie. Polished and sophisticated. Smooth lady.

@marycosgrove1587 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful video and tribute to Caroline. Ty so much.

@--ag 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this. I was such a fan of Carolyn's style 😊

@blublu98 9 ай бұрын

this video is so well made! you gave us time to take in each photo and i really liked the cadence and the overall slower flow of the video paired with just enough volume of music. also the selection of the photos/videos and the research that went into it. bravo!

@sugargold4126 4 ай бұрын

What a unique, classic, sophisticated beauty she was- full of life. They were a beautiful couple. So sad that they could have hired an experienced pilot or traveled during daytime w/ good visibility. Pilot error, death spiral for the young folks that don't know what happened. The Bessette family lost 2 of their 3 daughters. I hope all 3 are in a better place and I hope that didn't suffer when they crashed( something tells me it wasn't that instant). Tragic unnecessary loss. I miss 1999, terribly. Other than my children, I wouldn't miss a thing going back in time. I adore her style and wardrobe but I am a shorty and couldn't pull off half of what she wore. Loved flair pants( which I still wear) paired w/her belted coats. I remember the photo of her fighting w/JFK Jr. in Central Park, wearing Champion sweats and I thought" she looks great even in sweaty clothes"! Most important- her Narcissco Rodrigo wedding gown. Did you show it. A family member of mine had her gown copied of that look. Timeless Beauty💔RIP CB, LB, JFK Jr.