Jackie Kennedy was an icon of fashion and beauty. As a different kind of first lady than many were used to accepting, Jackie knew how to work a crowd and the public. She was herself, and she rose to being an icon. As the wife to John F. Kennedy, President of the United States, she is remembered to this day. Dressing as Jackie Kennedy for Halloween can be a really fun experience. You can show off your beauty and fashion sense at the same time.
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Instructions
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Wear a brunette wig. It should be short and easily styled. Your hair must be styled in a classic, beautiful way in order to be Jackie. While she did not always have the same hairstyle, she always wore it groomed perfectly. Make sure to curl the ends under, and put your hair perfectly in place. If you are naturally a brunette, it's even better. Simply wear your hair in a classic, simple hairdo.
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Go to a vintage shop. Avoid thrift stores for this purchase. You want a vintage shop that have carefully preserved clothes of beauty. Choose a dress suit that looks classy and appropriate for 1960. This is the era and mood that one must capture. A black dress suit is the best color choice.
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Wear traditional stockings and choose very simple high heels. Jackie was fashionable, but she was not outrageous in her choices. She went for simple elegance, and that goes for everything from head to toe.
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Wear faux pearls as a classic accessory.
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Enjoy your costume. Listen to some classic interviews to get down her speech patterns and practice your political wave.
Tips & Warnings
Use your creativity to alter the costume to fit your own impression of Jackie Kennedy.
Don't go as Jackie with your boyfriend playing JFK. Such a thing may sound cute, but it could bring up painful memories for some. Jackie by herself is a fun, iconic costume.
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