On September 12, 1953, Jacqueline Bouvier married then congressman John F. Kennedy. Her gown was made by Ann Lowe, an African-American couturier working out of New York. It is said that Jackie would have preferred a simpler gown with clean, straight lines to complement her figure, but she bowed to the wishes of the Kennedy family in wearing this one with a huge bouffant skirt.
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I've never been a big fan of this gown, mostly because it's so clearly not Jackie's style. The good thing is, it was one of the last times she didn't get her way in terms of her wardrobe. From here on out she definitely dressed to suit her taste and figure, even when it caused a bit of an uproar. All that French couture!
Very interesting background. I had no idea she used an African-American designer. How cool that they supported an American designer and a minority at that. Shows that their compassion and sense of justice was around early and not just politics. And I really love ivory wedding dresses.
This dress is beautiful but the style is too perfect, showing off a woman's figure in ways no other style can do. I just love the look of it. I have some older Life magazines from his presidency and Jackie is so beautiful.
I definitely agree that the dress is not Jackie's style, but I still can't get over how regal it is. I was also not aware that her dress was designed by an African American woman. That is just too cool. I am curious about Ann Lowe's designs now...google search!
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