A Look Back at Jackie Kennedy Onassis's Iconic Style

Before she became the wife of a rising politician, Jacqueline Bouvier had polished debutante style down. An elegant long white dress is just the ticket.

Jackie was a vision on her wedding day to John Kennedy in 1953. Recently, Meghan Markle recently proved the boatneck wedding gown to be as timeless as we always knew it to be.

All-white was a theme for Mrs. Kennedy, shown here in a white hat and another boat neck. Those white gloves finish the elegant idea.

It's all about chic shorts and a little button-down while vacationing at the Kennedy compound in Massachusetts in 1953. That straw topper just adds to the easy, breezy summer vibe.

Always a standout when black tie is called for, Senator and Mrs. Kennedy look the part of young-political-couple-on-the-rise perfectly here. That fitted bodice gown is perfectly timeless.

Consider it mom and baby style done right. Here, Jackie is pictured with her new daughter Caroline Kennedy in 1958 in a silk printed dress.

A little shift dress in pastel is always a good idea. Here, Kennedy is casual and chic at a picnic in the park.

Another day, another shift dress. This one came in a bright pink and perfectly paired with her pearl choker and dazzling earrings.

Well known for her Oleg Cassini and Chanel suits, Kennedy was well aware that a great jacket and a set of pearls make the ladylike look.

A pillbox hat and a pair of white gloves don't hurt either.

Kennedy again donned gloves and a boatneck gown to attend a dinner at the Japanese Embassy in 1961. That simple bow ties up the luxe white look.

For her first official photograph as First Lady in 1961, the Southampton-born beauty wore a simple long-sleeved sheath. This casual pose illustrated her easy elegance.

Always the lady, here she is pictured wearing a Chez Ninon suit during a tour in Vienna in 1961. A contrasting hat and shimmering broach serve as standout accessories.

Does it get any prettier than pink Christian Dior? The First Lady attended an event at the White House in this memorable strapless gown.

While her pink Chanel suit will go down in infamy, this little shift was worn during happier times. White gloves, pearls and pumps finish the idea.

Are you seeing the shift theme? A simple shape that can handle any number of colors of prints, the shift was a go-to of the First Lady's in the early 1960s.

For her state visit to India in 1962, Kennedy embraced the country's love of vibrant color. This orange-hued dress with bow detail was one of her many rainbow-hued ensembles for the excusion.

As her state visit in India continued, three fashion go-to's remained: pearls, white gloves, and many bow details.

The early 60s were all about Palm Springs. Here, Jackie, Caroline, John Jr. and John F. Kennedy hit the Cali hot spot in white Mommy and Me looks, save for JFK in a black suit.

Jackie looked regal in a strapless lavender gown, diamond drop earrings, and long white gloves during a ceremony at the National Gallery of Art.