How Taylor Swift’s Style Stacks Up Against the Kennedy Clan

Posted by , on August 3, 2012 at 1:08 pm

Taylor has recently been playing with an edgier take on a classic "girl next door" look, and seems to have recently discovered sequins and embellishments. While we know she probably wouldn't wear her red [...]

Taylor has recently been playing with an edgier take on a classic "girl next door" look, and seems to have recently discovered sequins and embellishments. While we know she probably wouldn't wear her red carpet gowns to the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port, we're not sure if the family would approve of this style choice. 

A shorter, more simple option is definitely more in line with the Kennedy women's style. Taylor should stick to more basic and timeless designs. She can still incorporate an edgy approach, but for formal [...]

A shorter, more simple option is definitely more in line with the Kennedy women's style. Taylor should stick to more basic and timeless designs. She can still incorporate an edgy approach, but for formal events, she should stick to the demure and not the glam.

President John F. Kennedy and his stunning wife Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis are without a doubt one of the most attractive couples of all time. JFK stayed sharp in classic tailored suits, but Jackie O [...]

President John F. Kennedy and his stunning wife Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis are without a doubt one of the most attractive couples of all time. JFK stayed sharp in classic tailored suits, but Jackie O broke down boundaries with her style. Here in one of her signature trenches, she looked effortless and relaxed, but still chic.  

photo dated approximately 1959 of Caroline Kennedy kissing her father then US Senator (D-MA) John F. Kennedy, as her mother Jackie looks at, in their residence in Washington DC.

Never one to shy away from pearls, Jackie O brought preppy into a new era. 

Jackie O made being the "First Lady" a pivotal role, and women like Michelle Obama clearly took a cue from her playbook. 

While Jackie O had iconic style, her daughter-in-law Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy gave her a run for her money. With her perpetually blonde locks, Carolyn always stepped out in elegant menswear inspired [...]

While Jackie O had iconic style, her daughter-in-law Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy gave her a run for her money. With her perpetually blonde locks, Carolyn always stepped out in elegant menswear inspired looks that would be on trend today. And when it came to accessories, she went above and beyond. Often photographed with her beloved Hermes bags, here she is carrying a black version of the brand's classic Kelly. 

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy never looked like she was trying hard -- but always looked perfect. Now this is pretty much the most impossible feat to pull off when it comes to fashion, but keeping it basic [...]

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy never looked like she was trying hard -- but always looked perfect. Now this is pretty much the most impossible feat to pull off when it comes to fashion, but keeping it basic and always appearing confident goes a long way. 

Jackie O's daughter Caroline Kennedy scored a lot of her mother's most enviable genes, but her fashion sense is all her own. A well-respected philanthropist, Caroline brings the Upper East Side matron [...]

Jackie O's daughter Caroline Kennedy scored a lot of her mother's most enviable genes, but her fashion sense is all her own. A well-respected philanthropist, Caroline brings the Upper East Side matron set into the new millenium with patterns, prints and interesting materials. While she could simply stand there in a Chanel suit and look fantastic, she isn't afraid to take risks. 

Impeccably groomed and always exuding subtle glamour, we have to wonder what they put in the water over there in Hyannis Port. 

Current Real Housewives of New York star Carole Radziwill (left) was married to Jackie O's nephew (not to mention a Polish prince) Anthony Radziwill before he passed away. She was also Carolyn-Bessette [...]

Current Real Housewives of New York star Carole Radziwill (left) was married to Jackie O's nephew (not to mention a Polish prince) Anthony Radziwill before he passed away. She was also Carolyn-Bessette Kennedy's best friend. While she started off a Kennedy outsider, her elegant but occasionally racy style certainly fits in with the ahead-of-their-time ladies of Camelot. 

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It looks like Taylor Swift‘s string of bad relationships has potentially come to an end thanks to the help of one of America’s most famous families. Before there were the Kardashians, there were the Kennedys, and it looks like Taylor’s trying her best to keep up with them. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist that one).

The country star has been making the rounds with Conor Kennedy, the 18 year-old offspring of Robert F. Kennedy II and the recently deceased Mary Kennedy. The barely legal heir seems to have taken quite a liking to her, as she has been acclimated into his high-profile clan, and recently boasted about spending an afternoon with Ethel Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy I‘s outspoken widow.

Considering Taylor does sort of personify Americana, we think she would fit in well with the elite crew. However, when it comes to style, that’s a different story. The Kennedy ladies have a long history of being fashion icons, and if Taylor and Conor are potentially heading down the altar, she may have to step it up. In the above gallery, we’ve provided you with a look back at some of the most iconic style moments from the sophisticated Kennedy women. Click through to see how Taylor measures up and if she has what it takes to join these greats.


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