15 Headbands Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Would Approve Of

collage of carolyn bessette kennedy wearing headbands with black border around middle image and husband John Kennedy Jr. on white background — (Image credit: Getty Images)

Each week without fail, I, along with the rest of the world, have been religiously tuning in to Love Story. Ever since, I’ve had a newfound appreciation for Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s style. Her signature khaki pants and minimalist outfits made her a bona fide style icon of the ‘90s. Although I can only dream of her Prada camel coat and Hermès bag, I can still borrow from Bessette-Kennedy’s personal style through her favorite hair accessory: a wide headband.

A rep from C.O. Bigelow, the apothecary behind her go-to silhouette, confirmed to Vogue that CBK was a "frequent shopper" at the iconic Greenwich Village location, which carries her favorite wide tortoiseshell headbands from Charles Wahba. All these years later, the headbands are still shoppable there; however, they are currently sold out after New York's It Girls lined up for the accessory after the show's debut. That’s not going to stop me from trying out the chic look for myself, though.

I scoured the internet to find similar headbands CBK would approve of, and my search did not disappoint. I found wide headbands at every budget, so everyone can replicate her signature hairstyle. With one of the headbands below, all of your spring outfits will be instantly elevated, guaranteed.

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Camila

Paris French Headband

A chic style with quick shipping is hard to beat.

Kitsch

Tort Wide Headband (Was $10)

Yes, you can really test this beauty trend out for under $10.

L. Erickson

Comfort Headband

This headband is designed to be as comfortable as sunglasses, so you don’t have to worry about any pinching or headaches.

Simply Nova

Headbands, Set of 2

The only thing better than one CBK-inspired headband is two.

Lele Sadoughi

Tortoise Emma Acetate Headband

In case you didn't know, Lele Sadoughi makes the chicest hair accessories.

MACHETE

Wide Headband in Modern Walnut

Machete has a ton of different colors and prints to choose from.

Urban Outfitters

Smooth Acrylic Wide Headband

A simple black headband will go with any outfit.

Prada

Plexiglas Headband

Elevate your look to the next level with this designer option.

MACHETE

Wide Headband

This lighter colorway would look particularly fabulous on blonde hair.

Alex Mill

Wide Headband

I’m a big fan of the extra-wide width on this pick.

France Luxe

Wide Quilted Headband (Was $72)

Add a bit of texture with this quilted pick.

Urban Outfitters

Machete Wide Headband

I bet this headband would beautifully contrast with my cherry cola-colored hair.

Emi Jay

Wide Starlet Headband

Emi Jay’s hair accessories are just as good as its hair care.

EVITA PERONI

Wide Headband

Amazon reviewers rave about the quality and comfort of this headband.

J.Crew

Tortoise Headband

It’s no surprise to me that J.Crew tapped into this chic accessory trend.

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Brooke Knappenberger is the Associate Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she specializes in crafting shopping stories—from sales content to buying guides that span every vertical on the site. She also oversees holiday coverage with an emphasis on gifting guides as well as Power Pick, our monthly column on the items that power the lives of MC’s editors. She also tackled shopping content as Marie Claire's Editorial Fellow prior to her role as Associate Commerce Editor.

She has over three years of experience writing on fashion, beauty, and entertainment and her work has appeared on Looper, NickiSwift, The Sun US, and Vox Magazine of Columbia, Missouri. Brooke obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism with an emphasis on Magazine Editing and has a minor in Textile and Apparel Management.