Love Story: Halloween Costume Inspired by JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
FX’s Love Story brought John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s relationship — and their endlessly referenced ’90s style — back into the spotlight. For a couples costume that doesn’t really feel like a costume, think Carolyn’s sleek minimalism paired with JFK Jr.’s effortless all-American prep.
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Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
Carolyn’s famously minimalist ’90s wardrobe is back in the spotlight thanks to Love Story. Think sleek slip dresses, fitted cardigans, crisp white shirts, black-and-neutral separates and understated accessories—the kind of pieces you’ll actually want to wear again after Halloween.
Outfit 1: The 90s Slip Dress
The easiest Carolyn formula: a simple black satin slip dress, barely-there strappy heels and an understated cardigan if you need another layer.
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Outfit 2: Casual Dressy with Daytime Cardigan
For her polished daytime look, pair a fitted black cardigan with a satin skirt or slip dress, then add slim oval sunglasses and pointed or strappy black heels.
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Outfit 3: Crisp White Shirt & Headband
For Carolyn at her most effortlessly ’90s, tuck an oversized white button-down into straight-leg denim and finish with a simple tortoiseshell headband.
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John F. Kennedy Jr.
JFK Jr.’s off-duty wardrobe was ’90s American prep at its most effortless: Oxford shirts, relaxed trousers, chunky knits, loafers, tortoiseshell sunglasses and baseball caps that looked better the more worn-in they became.
Outfit 1: Classic Oxford & Khakis
Inspired by JFK Jr.’s tonal white look and his relaxed button-down-and-trouser combinations, pair a crisp white shirt with light khakis, a brown leather belt and brown loafers.
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Outfit 2: Crewneck Sweater & Trousers
Recreate the camera-in-hand look with a simple black crewneck, relaxed gray trousers and dark loafers: the clean, understated combination seen in our reference collage.
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Outfit 3: Relaxed Weekend Layers
Take inspiration from JFK Jr.’s casual button-downs, loose-fitting trousers and frequent use of hats by pairing an easy overshirt with relaxed pants and a vintage-style cap.
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Outfit 4: Neutral Prep
Mix classic henleys or striped Oxfords with relaxed chinos or cords for an easy variation.
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Accessories
JFK Jr.’s accessories were just as recognizable as his clothes. Finish the look with a worn-in Yankees cap (worn backwards!) and classic tortoiseshell or dark-frame sunglasses.
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Finishing Touch
JFK Jr. was frequently photographed with a camera in hand, making a retro film camera an easy prop (and a useful tool to help you capture the evening!)
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