John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 7 reasons (plus one) why he is a style icon of yesterday, today and tomorrow

It is said that before his marriage to Jacqueline Bouvier in 1953, a John Fitzgerald Kennedy he cared absolutely nothing about fashion and even looked scruffy.

Hard to believe today given that still in the Third Millennium the youngest president the United States has ever had appears in the lists of best dressed men in the world ever. But, on the other hand, he grew up in a very large family that spent most of its time playing sports, so he was used to dressing conservatively. easy: White or light blue T-shirts, shorts and boat shoes. The meeting with Jackie, the woman who at the time knew better than anyone else how to choose outfits depending on the situation. In just three years JFK was a president who revolutionized the White House (including the wardrobe): never as in his case, however, is the saying that behind a great man there (was) a great woman probably true.

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In addition to having profoundly affected the political world, he also immediately struck with his refined, refined and elegant style, ccasual but classy. All her looks, from the more elegant one for a grand gala to the more sporty one for the weekend with the family, they were much loved by the American people, thanks to that fresh, young, casual allure that, despite being the leader of the free world, made him eye-catching ( and to the hearts) of people, simple, as if he were “one of them”.

Charming, loved by the fairer sex, always smiling, with hair disheveled just right and with a sporty physique. John Fitzgerald Kennedy was only 46 years old when, on November 22, 1963was murdered in Dallas. Six decades after his tragic death, we look at his still-so-relevant “effortlessly cool” wardrobe.

Tailored suits yes, but with a youthful attitude

Making a good impression in public was essential for Kennedy, so dressing well could only be a diktat. So, green light for formal suits but with a youthful touch. The President was famously a fan of the brand Brooks Brothers, made to measure, slightly tailored, with narrow lapels and padded shoulders. While the ties he paired were considerably thinner than those his father would have worn, often striped or printed. Often a pocket square was always present on the jacket worn over simple shirts: light blue or white, with a classic collar.

Sunglasses for every occasion

America’s 35th President boasted a collection of sunglasses that would outshine any other and never failed to wear them in all his unofficial, outdoor photos. And he loved one model in particular, the iconic Ray-Ban Wayfarer Tortoise, tortoiseshell effect.

A nautical touch to the style is always a good idea

JFK was a sailor all his life, very attached to the sea and life on a sailing boat. His wardrobe in his spare time, therefore, very often reflected this attitude. The navy blue polo shirt or clear, with short sleeves, i chino trousersknitted blue socks, boat shoes: no one still wears them today with the same charm as JFK.

Traditionally chic for gala evenings

JFK’s style for galas, balls and charity events also deserves attention. When it came to tuxedo, Kennedy mainly stuck to tradition: tails, white shirt, a white or black bow tie. Occasionally, however, he strayed from the sartorial path, experimenting with velvet evening jackets or satin lapels. And, every now and then, he wore a carnation in his buttonhole.

Pullovers and cardigans, boys’ best friends

JFK’s so-called off-duty attire revolved around several key elements. But the knitwear, in particular, has been an important part of her casual wardrobe. She was often seen with a sweater worked on the shoulders and his blue cardigan with shawl collar has become a style legend. But it also happened that, during his institutional trips, he would leave from very hot cities and arrive, on the same day, in cold places, covered in snow. The solution? A cashmere sweater always in your suitcase, to wear with the iconic Oxford shirt.

In the arsenal, more than one watch

For much of his presidency, before the attack, John Kennedy wore it regularly the Omega Ultra Thin Wristwatchthin, with a rectangular dial, now owned by the Omega Museum, which bought it for 350 thousand dollars, during the auction organized by Guernsey’s, in New York City, in December 2005. But it was not the only timepiece it had : in fact, in his life he was a great collector of vintage models.

Unmissable sneakers (even if you are a president)

As a good American born in Massachusetts, despite being President, Kennedy sometimes loved to wear his suit with sports shoes, among all the iconic Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, born in 1917, as a basketball model and then became a must-have for all Americans.

Alongside Jackie, to increase the glamour

An elegance accompanied by a great personality, which allowed her to revolutionize the very concept of First Lady first and to redefine that of casual chic afterwards. Jackie was always by her side until the end, capable of strengthening the cool effect (already elevated) of her husband. Even today together they represent the power couple most charismatic, refined and fascinating presidential candidate that has ever existed. As well as (with all due respect to all the others) the most stylish.