1. Year: 1959(01 of65)
Open Image ModalClad in leopard print and pearls, the actress embodied the glamour of the late 1950s, edging towards a new decade with looser hair, a louder print and the complete abandonment of shoes. Even when playing by Old Hollywood’s rules, Fonda made her own. (credit:Ira Gay Sealy via Getty Images)
2. Year: 1960(02 of65)
Open Image ModalAs if taken from the opening scene of "Mad Men," Fonda’s look arguably set the stage for characters like Betty Draper (in general, but in this case aesthetically) thanks to her full skirt, fitted waist and loose waves. (And cigarette. But it was a sign of the times, and nobody here is advocating smoking.) The bangles, meanwhile, are a testament to the timelessness of layered jewelry. (So load up, everyone.) (credit:Silver Screen Collection via Getty Images)
3. Year: 1962(03 of65)
Open Image Modal4. Year: 1968(04 of65)
Open Image ModalBehold! The look responsible for establishing Jane Fonda as a late '60s sex symbol. With Fonda starring as the title character, director (as well as then-husband) Roger Vadim and his film, "Barbarella," helped catapult the actress into the limelight, leading to her Academy Award-nominated role in "They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?" (For which she underwent another style evolution.) (credit:Silver Screen Collection via Getty Images)
5. Year: 1971(05 of65)
Open Image ModalFollowing her role in "Klute" (for which she earned her first Oscar), Fonda underwent a dramatic transformation, both aesthetically and personally. In terms of the latter, she began to actively protest the Vietnam War, also crusading on behalf of civil rights and feminism (both of which she’s still fighting for). However, the '70s also saw a dramatic change in terms of style: along with new hair, she began wearing simpler pieces that were true of the time like high-waisted jeans, subtle accessories and T-shirts. And she carried them all off flawlessly. (credit:Bill Ray via Getty Images)
6. Year: 1978(06 of65)
Open Image ModalThen, in a matter of years, Fonda underwent another change. Now, instead of her cropped hair, she embraced her hair’s natural texture, wearing it down and wavy (which made sense, considering this was the way of the late 1970s). However, she still kept her pieces relatively simple: in 1978, she wore a two-piece suit to the National Association of Theater Owners Awards, which embodied the spirit of "business time" and also "bow down, all of us." (credit:Ron Galella via Getty Images)
7. Year: 1979(07 of65)
Open Image ModalThen, one year later, Fonda earned herself another Oscar win (for her role in "Coming Home"), and showed up to the Oscars in a piece the equally represented the decade -- but in a different way. This time, she abandoned neutrals in favour of shimmer and flower print and kept her curls voluminous, but also tame. Why? Because Jane Fonda can do whatever she wants. (credit:ABC Photo Archives via Getty Images)
8. Year: 1986(08 of65)
Open Image ModalWith an all-business haircut (girlfriend can seriously rock any hairstyle), Fonda showed up in a heavily shoulder-padded sequined jacket, paired with black pants and an oversize bag. But let’s really talk about the jacket: as if plucked from the costume section of "Golden Girls," Jane’s billowy sleeves, dropped waist and relatively high collar played to the androgyny trend of the 1980s, while also keeping up with its thirst for glam. Though that being said, you could easily wear it today (provided your pants are tight and/or you are Jane Fonda). (credit:Getty Images)
9. Year: 1987(09 of65)
Open Image ModalAnd it only took a year for the Evolution Queen™ to take the next step. While at an event honouring Merv Adelson, Fonda kept the same looser-fitting silhouette, but balanced it with an off-the-shoulder look that helped create shape. Also? She’s wearing all red, which is a mark of true power. (I hope, because otherwise I’ve been using that dancing lady Emoji all wrong.) (credit:Ron Galella via Getty Images)
10. Year: 2015(10 of65)
Open Image ModalWhat’s great about Jane Fonda’s style now is that it’s still as wearable and interesting as it was 40 and 50 years ago. Channeling her 1971-era look with a neutral top and statement necklace while on "The Tonight Show" this week, the actress proved how timeless her sense of style is, as well as why we continue to bring back older trends. (Because they look good.) Here’s hoping her "Grace and Frankie" wardrobe is just as exciting. (credit:Theo Wargo/NBC via Getty Images)
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