Oprah's Best Style Moments Through The Years

Dressed For Success

Starting out as the host of AM Chicago, pictured here in 1984—just two years before she'd get her own show—she's already showing signs of her unique style.

Foxy Lady

This fur coat may be overwhelming her, but full disclosure: This was the '80s!

Taking The Stage

For the 1986 Golden Globes dress rehearsal, she looks pulled together in a suede shirtdress cinched at the waist.

Show Stopper

Later at the actual Golden Globes Awards in 1986, her '20s-meets-'80s number is definitely a standout.

Think Pink

Big hair, big shoulder pads, and makeup that matches the outfit. Blame it on the 80s.

New Heights

As the "Me" decade comes to a close, Oprah's style starts to become a bit more subdued but still makes a big statement, as does her gravity-defying hair.

Va-va-va-voom!

Her net worth is soaring in the 90s.

Biker Chic

Here she is, rocking it in a body-con black leather jacket at the 2004 People's Choice Awards.

Runway Ready

During Paris Fashion Week, Oprah manages to look relaxed and effortless in Christian Dior Haute Couture.

Solid Gold

At the 2005 Academy Awards: This gorgeous golden, bead-embellished gown shows how she always embraces her curves.

Shine On

Not one to shy away from bright colors or wild prints, she mixes both here in a rare quiet moment in 2005.

Purple Reign

Oprah shows some shoulder at the Broadway opening of The Color Purple.

Class Act

Fitted shirt plus full high-waisted skirt equals classic Oprah silhouette, which she always pulls off perfectly.

Petal Power

At the 2007 CFDA awards, Oprah looks soft and feminine in a petal pink Ralph Lauren gown.

Going With The Flow

Oprah goes boho-glam in Gucci at the 2007 Vanity Fair Oscar party.

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Mix & Match

At a December 2007 movie premiere, she mixes an earthy leather skirt with luxe statement jewelry.

Pretty Pony

A high ponytail on O, pictured here in 2009, is fun and youthful, but still sophisticated.

Aussie O

Casual khakis, metallic flip-flops and a colorful zebra-print cover-up while touring Uluru, Australia, in 2010.