When I first saw her wedding gown, I thought it was the most beautiful gown I'd ever seen and it has been the best since then for me. And her style... no words needed. I really LOVE her style!!♡ She looked so beautiful and intelligent. RIP.
Im always been obsessed with her style. The main reason is because I like items that are very timeless. She’s always been my style icon, but I’m also on the older age. If you look at everything she’s wearing you can still wear right now. Just so elegant
I used to work for an Italian Bridal company when she got married. She wore a simple slip dress and a veil. We had a very simple dress but with three roses on the back. We sold out of that dress for the next 3 years.. it was a very expensive dress so as the UK Agent I earned a lot of money.. Ha
She changed everything, globally, with that wedding gown. It was a phenomenon to live through. Every designer flipped overnight. Bias cut was everywhere. Loved her dearly and feel so robbed - she might have been First Lady and we could have had that. So sad. Thank you! ❤
So sorry for your loss. And the world lost them. I remember watching them with awe in the 90’s. How blessed and privileged they were. They were a beautiful couple. Seemed like very nice people.
What I love was her clean lines, high quality minimalist approach. I continue to wear black turtlenecks, black heeled pumps and recently bought the bootcut cords that she made fabulous. I plan on getting the midi beige pencil skirt.
Great video. I love her style. I also love that she had favorite pieces she wore over and over. I think this was also part of her minimalist sensibility. She really was one of the street style pioneers.
One of my favourite things about men’s dress shirts is that you get those deep cuffs and stiff collars that elevate the shirt and make it more sophisticated. Also, it’s so easy to find 100% cotton ones that are super light and since they are going to be oversized, they are so cool to wear in the summer. They give you some sun protection without being hot. But in the cooler months it’s easy to layer underneath to keep you warm. They’re as comfortable as a t shirt. So easy to find short sleeve versions as well. Too many women’s button up shirts are oddly tailored around the waist and hem. I have a few pairs of opera gloves. One very fine knit pair as well as satin ones. They are so versatile and useful. Highly recommend them. Finding a more tailored maxi skirt but one that is still comfortable (I have a navy one in cotton poplin so it has the slightest sheen to it, looks silky so can be dressed up or down that is slightly more tailored looking and is fully lined) is also something I highly recommend. It’s a serious work horse in my wardrobe. Can layer it with tights or thermals in the winter, light enough to be worn comfortably in summer. Always looks good and I get so many compliments on it.
Beautiful explanation of men's dress shirts. Yes I love my maxi skirt, such a staple as a Canadian paired with sweaters but can be wear in the summer so easily. Thank you so much for watching❤
Love her style! And love this video! I feel one thing that plays a big part in her outfits and style is her hair color. It really helps to sum up the entire look with a focal point. It really makes me want to further collaborate my own style with my hair color. ❤
Kate Middleton wore long gloves in the last BAFTA event but didn't quite "get the look" like Carolyn. It's because her gown is not "the right gown" to wear long gloves. Looking at Carolyn's slim strapless gown I understood what the fashion critique were talking about.
Interesting observation. I'll have to check out her look. Yes they can definitely be an overpowering item or they can be appear to seamless and elegant. Thank you for watching❤️
Love 90s minimalism. Glad that I insisted on wearing my Jil Sander white dress in my high school graduation even it was a little shorter than the school standard
A lot of neutrals. No fuss accessories. Plain. Simple. Clean. That’s her. Too bad she died so young. Too bad her husband did ignored the flight instructor’s warning and did not accept his assistance. That what I think about whenever I see photos of her and JFK JR. Very tragic and could have been avoided.
@@CJ-eu2uqshe too old, but maybe 20 years ago. A movie based on Michael Bergins book, would be great. Thats the man she really was in love with. She had him wrapped around her finger.
Great video! Years ago I went to Selima's boutique in New York in search of the model of sunglasses she wore. I tried them on and was shocked at how tiny they were on me. She was tall but she was actually quite fine-boned and had a very small, delicate face.
Yeah I'm 55 and I remember them. They were a beautiful couple. I've always loved and seen Carolyn, Angelina Jolie and Meghan Markle as my style icons. Classic, elegant, minimal....all the way.
Thank you for this segment! I once wondered whose style of dress reflects my style. It would def be CBK! Timeless and feminine. Thank you for more inspo as I shop for new apparel! 💙💙
Thank you for comming up with new videos about her - pleaase keep her in your rotation:) i got to know her because of one of your videos and i think its hard to do new and different topic videos like this because there are so little pictures and she died MUCH to soon :( she would have taught us so much more if she had the time to evolve i think she wouldve been like audrey hepburn: looking perfect in every age and yomeone to look up to aging naturally
Yes, I always love going back to her style for inspiration. If only the accident didn't happen, it would have been so fascinating to see her style through the decades. Thank you for watching Klara❤
It was the v begining of the 90s though When she adopted this look; she didn't always wear it💜💜 - but she began to work for Calvin Klein then (Who became Huge!) "The English Look" Was copied a lot by yr Designers (who had seen your ultra riche Elite copy our Nobility & Upper Classes) Ralph Lauren copied it first & then so did CK to a certain extent (but CK often went for the English Utility Look as well - it was an absolute rejection of the 1980s maximalism🙈💜 That's a huge part if it. Everybody was fed up of (we learn this is Fashion/Design at school & social studies etc) - but it took a while until many ppl gave up that 80s style The current "quiet Luxury" thing is Fake! & the Design Houses ALL trying to stop a Complete Rejection of all that maximalist & label label thing (as has happened at least two or three times) Everybody rejected the 1980 glittery/ labels,/chain straps & over the top everything incl Huge Hair If the 1980s that's what that is. Carolyn Bessette knew about the late 1980s rejection of all things maximalist in the UK + Ralph Lauren had been copying "the British Look" Since the late 1970s (e.g the college girl or boy Or man aesthetic) + "The English Look" Was the look of our Aristocracy forever (Your "Old Money" Copies our Nobility & our Alway-Were Rich types don't change much (& buy well made clothes over + over & are proud to do so - they buy clothes built to last a long time) They don't waste money Not ever! & Don't care for Labels as None Nouveaus don't) Real rich ppl don't like to be used as Advertising for brands! So what if the label is blah blah blah - the label goes on The Inside! had been so since either the 1600s Or even 1200s.) the English Look became a real thing in the 1920s + thirties though - hence you'll see these tea-dresses - & ties also Note that Carolyn did Not Have - an Athletic Body Type! She was naturally quite chunky & Please understand Carolyn was not Born old money She was the Daughter of an Engineer+ an Administrator * They weren't poor but weren't rich (Then her Mother Divorced & Married almost Rich - & she got a glimpse How Things Were on the Upper West & Upper East Sides & Liked how they Dressed & all of it Caroline went in hard for that look "The Old Money Look" (x 90s CK Minimalism Although all of that 90s Minimalism was that) She had v dark hair + Highlights & wore 1980s layers & Shoulder padded blazers She had Lithuanian Heritage & some Italian Heritage as well as the rest of it Carolyn worked for Calvin Klein so had access to a lot of his garments but she had spent time with the rich Elites in NY(& was determined to be Accepted by them) Your old money set are ALMOST as tough as ours for anybody to get into! If they Weren't born into it (but they aren't Royalty & are far far bigger snobs than Any of Our Upper Class types! (Very much so) Carolyn climbed the greasy pole & it wasn't easy (& Marrying JFK's Son was almost like Marrying a U S Prince - she succeeded where Millions failed (& he would have Married Darryl Hannah if his Family had let him - but they thought that she could never be Accepted as "First Lady" In the White House (& no matter what Anybody says John Jr was headed straight for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue) People adored him for who he was - ten years or less after his Marriage to Carolyn he would have probably been in there as many within the Democrats & the States wanted The Kennedys were Irish though (& Some in the Establishment there!( Don't like that & really didn't used to Like that unfortunately there was a LOT of Discrimination whilst his Father was alive (& yet JFK had been a War Hero even) (My cousin is the Manager of a very upscale Broadway Theatre in NY (the Upper East Side types are not unknown to me🤭💜 but) the Upper East Side are VERY Different to the Upper West Side - & that's all I'm saying here! JFK Jr lived in Tribeca probably bc of that (Anyway that's what I know) 🙏💜🇬🇧💜
I just finished reading “the other man” (from the public library) I suggest anyone interested in JFK Jr and Carolyn read it. Written very well and tremendous insight into Carolyn.’She was obviously in love not with JFK Jr but with Michael Bergin but he didn’t have the financial means at that time (he was 23 when they met-she was 26) to be “the one”. Its sad, bc she was obviously in love with him not JFK Jr. I didn’t know about this book till I read about it on a comment -read it in a day.
I thought she was wonderful, stripped back, no costume jewellery, hair brushed straight, minimal makeup. Can't say I've ever seen a bad photo of her. How inordinately sad 😔
I am petite and there are elements I feel I can incorporate - certainly the neutral colors. I am not as thin as I used to be, but column dresses and skirts without frills would have been okay. I do not get the long midi/maxi skirts for daytime that minimalists wore. Sometimes they looked frumpy.
I do think a lot of her fashion aged her. Especially the beige skirt/brown boots outside the Tribeca home. She was someone who was in her late 20’s there. She could have easily looked like she was in her late 30’s. The same with some of her formal choices.
😅I just don't feel CBK's take on minimalism worked with her coloring. Black and pure white around the face are very harsh for blonds. She would have looked better in blue grays, camels, taupes, off whites, or a scarf or simple necklace to offset the black. I didn't like the corduroy slacks with the sweater exposing the pockets. She had beautiful hair, but it was generally styled severely even for evenings. Since retiring, I have tried to avoid buying black because it is aging, even though it works with my coloring. I notice that black items are creeping back in because it is a necessity though.
@@debbiemartin2026 I didn't like the true red she wore either. Maybe a tomato or orangey red would have worked better. There are some videos of Gwnyth Paltrow in her 90s minimalist fashion. She was wearing dark lipstick but more brown/rust. Get "Color Me Beautiful" if you have never read it. They book is pretty clear on what colors work with what coloring. Black is an important fashion color, especially for evening wear, but Navy, Gray are better choices for some.
@@maryok4099 Funny you mention that book. I remember it in theearly 80’s-I think I even had it. I remember color swatches and such.I used to have very very dark natural hair. Now it’s mostly gray. I dont remember gray hair in the book!! It’s been a real challenge with color.I do not look good in the colors I used to. The jewel tones make my hair look dingy. Even with purple shampoo. Black seems to be best just as contrast to my hair. But my whole closet is black.Heck, it stinks being 67.
I loved her wedding dress, how she looked and it was simple, minimal and so clean. That picture is still in my mind. I am so sad she and John are no longer living among us!
This style is a very focused style, understanding and focusing on what she has, and likes about herself, then bring that out in the most efficient and refined way.
Great video and you made some really good points about her style that I hadn't heard before. I would disagree about the 90s being a predominantly optmistic style decade: When I think of them I also think of Heroin chic which was a big influence on me as a young teenager.
love her style . and she gat the figure too. she is one of the few women that have it all .style style style even after how many years , women still want to copy her style
