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After watching FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, I feel inspired to cut the fluff out of my wardrobe and find effortless basics like Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s.
The show, which airs its season finale tonight, is about the romance between JFK Jr. and the former Calvin Klein executive, and showcases Bessette Kennedy’s elegant and timeless ‘90s style. She often sported not-so-basic basics like Levi’s jeans, black camisoles, sleek white button-down shirts, loafers, black slip dresses, and more. If you, too, are looking for pieces to create a Bessette Kennedy-inspired capsule wardrobe, I rounded up 15 products that are lookalikes (and even exact brand matches) to pieces she would often wear, all available to shop at Amazon from $13.
Amazon Fashion Finds Inspired by Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
- Bessette Kennedy-Worn Brand: Levi’s Ribcage Jeans, $98
- Everyday Black Tank: Prettygarden Sleeveless Top, $16 (orig. $20)
- Staple Piece: Aoudery Button-Down Shirt, $20
- Go-To Headband: Parcelona French Headbands, 2 Pack, $17
- Classic Loafers: Franco Sarto Carolyn Loafers, $73 (orig. $115)
- Satin Midi Skirt: Btftm Long Satin Skirt, $37
- Best-Selling Retro Sunglasses: Guivivi Retro Oval Sunglasses, 2 Pack, $18 (orig. $19)
- Slim-Fitting: Anrabess Long-Sleeve Shirt, $13 (orig. $20)
- Looks Like Silk: Ekouaer Black and White Silk Camisoles, $20 (orig. $30)
- No.1 Best-Selling Trench: Creatmo Trench Coat, $60
- Elegant Silk Slip Dress: The Drop Silk Slip Dress, $55
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NEED TO KNOW
- Carolyn Bessette Kennedy (played by Sarah Pidgeon), once an employee at Calvin Klein HQ and later wife to JFK Jr. (played by Paul Anthony Kelly), became something of a sartorial icon in the ‘90s.
- Flash forward to the present day, and her timeless ‘90s minimalism remains the blueprint of many people’s wardrobes.
Levi’s Ribcage Jeans
$98 at Amazon
If Bessette Kennedy was seen wearing denim, it was often her Levi’s jeans — and I’m shopping this high-waisted pair to copy her style. She was photographed wearing different styles and washes of the legacy denim brand (which celebs like Kate Winslet and Brooke Shields are also wearing these days). To create a minimalist look like Bessette Kennedy’s, I plan to wear this pair with a casual black tank for an everyday warm-weather look, and with a long black coat and loafers for between-season dressing.
Prettygarden Sleeveless Top
$29 $16 at Amazon
This black tank top has ribbed detailing that adds some texture to any outfit, and its high neckline is similar to one Bessette Kennedy wore. I can reach for this easy-to-layer staple to wear under a warm knit now, then on its own during spring and summer.
Aoudery Button-Down Shirt
$20 at Amazon
There are few tops as dynamic as the white button-down, and Bessette Kennedy matched them with different bottoms, from trousers to skirts, on multiple occasions. Lightweight, comfortable, and a great layer for all seasons, a classic button-down shirt is one of my go-to pieces. So I’m definitely eyeing the $20 one to add to my cart. It has a “flattering” fit, according to an Amazon shopper, who also called out its “nice cotton” fabric.
Parcelona French Headbands
$17 at Amazon
Bessette Kennedy wore a few luxe accessories on repeat, one of which was a black or tortoiseshell headband. Luckily, this Amazon find gives you both colors for the price of one.
Franco Sarto Carolyn Loafers
$115 $73 at Amazon
We’re not sure whether these shoes were named the “Carolyn” loafer with Bessette Kennedy in mind, but it seems fitting, given she was seen wearing loafers all the time. The loafers are on sale at Amazon right now, and come in 17 different colors. Style these sleek shoes with some straight-leg jeans and your favorite white tee for an everyday outfit, or team them with your favorite dress and a leather jacket for an effortless nighttime look.
Related: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s ’90s Loafers Never Went Out of Style — These Practical (and Comfy!) Pairs Start at $33
You can shop more Bessette Kennedy-inspired fashion picks at Amazon below, including satin midi skirts, Mary Jane heels, and more.
Btftm Long Satin Skirt
$37 at Amazon
Guivivi Retro Oval Sunglasses
$19 $18 at Amazon
Anrabess Long-Sleeve Shirt
$20 $13 at Amazon
Ekouaer Black and White Camisoles
$30 $20 at Amazon
Creatmo Trench Coat
$60 at Amazon
The Drop Silk Slip Dress
$55 at Amazon
Coutgo Women’s Mary Jane Heels
$50 $35 at Amazon
Wantdo Waterproof Trench Coat
$58 at Amazon
Nimin High-Waisted Dress Pants
$40 at Amazon
JYG Leather Hobo Bag
$27 $18 at Amazon
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