how to achieve the style of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy with Everlane


In a world full of faux pas and fashion fads, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s style lasted through the decades. Grab a snack, sit down and take a deep dive into some of her most iconic looks and how to achieve the timeless old money style with Everlane. Trust me, you’re going to want to grab your credit card and get ready to shop for these fashion staples.

From watching shows like Gossip Girl and Revenge, one of the hardest styles to replicate is that of the elite socialites. The styles that ooze grace and glam not only radiate a certain level of exclusivity but they showcase what most yearn for. In terms of the style of Carolyn, she radiates that New York/South Hamptons old money aesthetic.

Nowadays, all we hear about are groups of aesthetics; it seems that may be the only thing that trends around. It allows us to group different styles into categories and find one to fit. Just like everything else in life, there is not a one-size-fits-all aesthetic. Some days you may be feeling Parisian Chic, while on others you may be feeling Old Money.

You may be wondering, ‘Well, what exactly defines an Old Money Aesthetic?’

Very simply put, old money aesthetic radiates a multitude of energies. Not to be confused with new money, old money radiates a timeless style in a range of categories. Whether from Ralph Lauren to Eliza B., the aesthetics fit those that exude generational, timeless wealth and class.

Think about it, most of the time watching these shows one only can wish that we were living the lives of the elite and radiating that energy. A main portion of that status and demeanor comes from the fashion these men and ladies choose to wear. No matter what, a good outfit can elevate a person’s entire status. The first thing we tend to notice about someone might be there face…but it may also be what they are wearing. Having those closet staples that are chic and timeless will take your everyday look to the top.

When looking into the fashion of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, her style and outfits do not scream ‘designer,’ which is what sets her aside from the ‘new-money’ grouping. An outfit does not have to have designer logos printed all over to be expensive, and a simple outfit does not need to be expensive to exude the look of expense.

Now, the best part of it all — let’s take a look at the “Capsule Carolyn-Bessette Kennedy Wardrobe.”

Whether it be one or all of these pieces, incorporating these into your wardrobe will take you to that level of old-money demeanor and elevate your everyday basics to exude class and elegance.

Everlane The 80s Blazer Black: $175
Everlane The Relaxed Oxford Shirt: $85
Everlane The Silky Cotton Relaxed Shirt: $85
Everlane Organic Cotton Box-Cut Tee: $30
Everlane Track Half-Zip: $60
Everlane Rigid Way High Jean: $108
Everlane Way-High Jean in Vintage Indigo: $98
Everlane Modern Loafer: $165

As always, stay tuned for next week’s blog post, where we take a deep-dive into another style icon –Dakota Johnson.


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