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Jackie Kennedy Onassis
(From left) Jackie Kennedy in 1971, 1969 and 1965.
Sal Traina, Tony Palmieri

Jackie Kennedy Onassis is, and always will be, an influential American style icon. Often seen about sporting kitten heels, riding boots and square-toe shoes, the former first lady was very selective in her footwear.

Following the recent release of the biopic “Jackie,” starring Natalie Portman, FN has rounded up 10 shoes that draw inspiration from Jackie O. To get her look, shop ahead.

 

Patricia Green 'Cara' Genuine Rabbit Fur Pom Pump
Patricia Green “Cara” Genuine Rabbit Fur Pom Pump.Courtesy of Nordstrom.

Onassis was seen leaving The Colony Club in 1969 wearing fur-embellished pumps like these.

Patricia Green “Cara” Genuine Rabbit Fur Pom Pump, $182.99; Nordstrom.

 

Zara Kitten Heel Shoes
Zara Kitten Heel Shoes.Courtesy of Zara.

Kitten heels were a staple for the former first lady.

Kitten Heel Shoes, $39.90; Zara.

 

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Roger Vivier Patent Leather Pumps
Roger Vivier Patent Leather Pumps.Courtesy of The Luxer.

Another style Onassis was known for was the buckle-embellished heel.

Roger Vivier U-Look Pumps in Patent Leather, $825; The Luxer.

 

Tahari Monte Square-Toe Block Heel Pumps
Tahari Monte square-toe block-heel pumps.Courtesy of Macy's.

You’re bound to see Portman wearing square-toe pumps similar to this pair in “Jackie.”

Tahari Monte square-toe block-heel pumps, $89; Macy’s.

Stuart Weitzman 'Mezzamezza' Boot
Stuart Weitzman “Mezzamezza” boot.Courtesy of Nordstrom.

Onassis would’ve paired knee-high boots like this with a skirt just above the knee.

Stuart Weitzman “Mezzamezza” boots, $432.25; Nordstrom.

Gucci Leather Ankle Boots
Gucci leather ankle boots.Courtesy of Net-a-Porter.

These Gucci ankle boots feel reminiscent of Onassis’ iconic style.

Gucci leather ankle boots, $1,290; Net-a-Porter.

Gucci Dionysus Leather Ballet Flats
Gucci Dionysus leather ballet flats.Courtesy of Net-a-Porter.

Again, the square toe for the win.

Gucci Dionysus leather ballet flats, $695; Net-a-Porter.

Christian Louboutin Ballalarina Bow-Embellished Leather Flats
Christian Louboutin Ballalarina bow-embellished leather flats.Courtesy of Net-a-Porter.

Slip into these ballet flats for a more casual Onassis look.

Christian Louboutin Ballalarina bow-embellished leather flats, $695; Net-a-Porter.

Prada Leather Square-Toe 55mm Ankle Boot
Prada leather square-toe 55mm ankle boot.Courtesy of Neiman Marcus.

Simple and classic is the name of the game.

Prada leather square-toe 55mm ankle boot, $795; Neiman Marcus.

Mid-Heel Shoes with Contrasting Toe Cap
Mid-heel shoes with contrasting toe cap.Courtesy of Zara.

You can’t go wrong with the timeless mid-heel with a contrasting toe cap.

Mid-heel shoes with contrasting toe cap, $39.90; Zara.

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