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Channel Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's style with these chic headbands

Shop headbands and hair accessories inspired by Bessette-Kennedy's timeless 90s style.

Shop Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy style inspiration, headband dupes that are trending on TikTok.
Updated Feb. 25, 2026, 1:16 p.m. ET
  • A new FX and Hulu series has renewed public interest in the style of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
  • Her signature headband has sold out, and "Bessette blonde" is being called a top hair color trend for spring.
  • To replicate her style, focus on neutral colors, basic layering, and simple accessories like headbands and sunglasses.

Just when I think I've outgrown my fascination with the Kennedy family and their enduring lore, a new documentary or biography drops that reignites my obsession with them and their timeless style in a major way.

Such is the case this month, as FX and Hulu's newest anthology series from Ryan Murphy, "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette," has thrust the whirlwind romance between JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette back into the spotlight, introducing a new generation to the couple's infamous and ultimately heartbreaking partnership.

The series has subsequently rekindled fashion girlies' (like myself) obsession with Bessette-Kennedy's iconic '90s style; searches for 'capsule wardrobe' have spiked on Google, Vogue dubbed 'Bessette blonde' as spring's chicest hair color trend and the NYC pharmacy behind that TikTok-viral Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy headband is now sold out of her infamous hair accessory (again).

While you might not be able to replicate Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's style exactly—particularly her vintage Calvin Klein looks—you can draw plenty of inspiration from her timeless wardrobe, and even shop headband dupes that are forecasted to be everywhere this season. Below, I found several hair accessories to help you rock a nostalgic vibe from Amazon, Nordstrom, Anthropologie and more:

Shop Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy headband dupes

France Luxe Skinny Headband
Embrace Bessette-Kennedy's neutral wardrobe with this luxurious headband that features a decadent marble design, complete with shades of brown, gold, pearl and more. Shop at Nordstrom
Simply Nova Headbands
Get two easy-to-style headbands for the price of one with this chic Anthropologie bundle. Shop at Anthropologie
Alex Mill Wide Headband
Carolyn was photographed wearing a tortoiseshell headband in several iconic shots; mirror her minimalistic style with this chunky accessory. Shop at Alex Mill
Huachi Headbands
Can't decide on the color? With this top-rated Amazon accessory bundle, you'll get a statement piece that works for virtually every occasion and outfit. Shop at Amazon
Jennifer Behr Tori Headband
Stick to the classics with this romantic black headband from Shopbop; it's wrapped in a sleek, padded satin fabric for extra comfort (and style). Shop at Shopbop
Talbots Tortoiseshell Headband
This headband accessory mirrors the look of Carolyn's most famous style, just in a thinner frame. Shop at Talbots

How to replicate Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy style:

The defining characteristic of Bessette-Kennedy's style was its stripped-back minimalism; her street style looks leaned into neutral color palettes, and she was known to rewear signature pieces often (suggesting she'd built a capsule wardrobe comprised of timeless closet essentials, as opposed to trendy pieces that could go out of season from one year to the next).

In terms of recreating Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's best looks, consider these tips:

  • Basic layering: Bessette-Kennedy's best outfits often included layered styles, like a midi dress with a trench coat or a basic white T-shirt with an oversize blazer on top.
  • Embrace accessories: While Bessette-Kennedy's style was famously stripped-back, what she lacked in flashy statement pieces, she often made up for in eye-catching accessories. Headbands, rounded sunglasses and scarves were often focal points within her looks.

How to watch 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette'?

The show premiered on FX and Hulu on Thursday, February 12, with new episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays; the series has nine episodes. You can stream the series and more with a Hulu + Live TV subscription—sign up here!

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