More than a series, Ryan Murphy’s newest TV show, Love Story, is a cinematic love letter to the 1990s, rendered in the kind of breathtaking detail that makes you forget you’re watching a screen at all. From JFK Jr.’s effortlessly cool backwards cap and old-money ease to Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s razor-sharp, minimalist elegance, the costuming alone is worth the watch. But of course, none of it would hit quite so hard without the real-life couple at its centre—two people who understood, perhaps better than anyone of their era, that style is never just about clothes. It’s about intention. It’s about identity. It’s about legacy. So, in true BAZAAR fashion, we’re paying homage to the outfits that stopped us mid-scroll, mid-breath, mid-everything—we’ve created a definitive guide to our favourite looks of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy from the series.
And, if you’re absolutely clueless about the series, Love Story is a sweeping romantic drama that delves into the electric chemistry, whirlwind courtship and headline-making relationship of two of the 20th century’s most mesmerising figures, John F. Kennedy Jr. and the incomparable Carolyn Bessette. Stars like Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Naomi Watts and Grace Gummer are a part of the cast.
Without further ado, scroll below to see our favourite looks on the show thus far—you might even see hints of what’s coming up.
Here are Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Outfits We Love on “Love Story”:
An All-Black Affair
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Gordon Henderson (Omari K. Chancellor), Carolyn Bessette (Sarah Pidgeon) and Narisco Rodriguez (Tonatiuh). Courtesy of FX
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From her very first scene, Carolyn Bessette sets the tone with effortless conviction—a black turtleneck, cropped capris, and loafers that say everything without trying too hard. Minimalist, yes, but unmistakably her. And then, as if to remind us she contains multitudes, she steps into a strapless black dress that is nothing short of breathtaking—quiet elegance turned all the way up.
We can also expect in the next few episodes to see Carolyn mastering the art of monochromatic even more, dressing in a sleek black midi skirt, a relaxed buttoned top, and classic black sunglasses—proof that sometimes, all you need is one colour done right.
A Quiet Luxury
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Ever consistent in her quiet confidence, Carolyn then turns to neutrals — a buttoned-up long-sleeve top paired with beige trousers and the kind of Hermès belt that renders an outfit instantly iconic. Understated as ever, but never, not even for a moment, boring.
The Femme Fatale
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Where Jackie Kennedy Onassis favoured structure and ceremony, Carolyn Bessette had other ideas entirely. For her first date with JFK Jr., she arrives in a black slip dress and strappy heels—a quiet act of sartorial rebellion that feels less like a departure from legacy and more like the beginning of her own.
Laidback Preppy
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Because true style knows no dress code, Carolyn proves that even the most laid-back moments deserve a second look—a navy sweater layered over a crisp white collared shirt, finished with navy sweatpants. Effortless in the most deliberate way possible.
The Parisian Chic
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With her iconic headband firmly in place, Carolyn steps out in jeans and a structured, elevated coat that feels less like an outfit and more like a manifesto—proof that minimalism, when done with this kind of precision, is the most powerful statement of all.
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