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The "American Love Story" Wardrobe We Deserved For CBK

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was the blueprint, and if "American Love Story" won’t dress her like it, I will.

By Johanna Duncan1 min read
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Haters gonna hate... but every now and then, they’re absolutely right. Case in point: the internet’s collective gasp over the American Love Story set photos. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in Converse? Ill-fitting clothes? I won’t stand for the slander.

So, in the name of historical accuracy and aesthetic justice, I’ve taken it upon myself to re-style the queen herself. Some of these picks are pulled straight from her real-life closet; others are modern-day upgrades that still channel her effortlessly iconic vibe.

Let’s fix this fashion faux pas, shall we?