1969: Slicked Back Hair
Before everyone from Nicki Minaj to the Kardashian-Jenner clan wore the slicked-back, wet hair look, Jeannie C. Riley, Grammy winner for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female in 1969 sported a similar look.
2015: Slicked Back Hair
Today, it's less about the bouffant. The modern version takes the volume down a bit for a chicer result. Click here to see how it's done by celeb hairstylists.
1979: Choker
Oh, the glory days...when stars like Linda Thompson thought a good choker necklace was fancy enough to wear to the Grammys.
2015: Choker
Love it or hate it, the choker has made a strong comeback among the celeb set. Stars like Shay Mitchell are wearing them all sorts of ways.
1987: Gold Lamé
Barbra Streisand went for the gold at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards—and won!
2015: Gold Lamé
Selena Gomez brings the holiday-perfect fabric to the 21st century by pairing her sparkly high-waist pants with a black leather crop top and fire-engine-red lips.
1983: Jumpsuit
At every awards show, there's at least one daring individual who opts out of the expected gown and goes for the one-piece. All those people were following in Lily Tomlin's fashionable footsteps from the 1983 Grammys.
2015: Jumpsuit
Nowadays, there's not a jumpsuit we don't like, but Kylie Jenner's bright-orange iteration with micro pleating and neckline draping is pretty choice.
1990: Half-Up, Half-Down
Leave it to Paula Abdul to wear the casual half-up, half-down hairstyle to the vibrant musical awards.
2015: Half-Up Top Knot
Little did the "Straight Up" singer know the hairstyle would morph into one of the most popular 'dos today: the half-up top knot. Watch the full tutorial here!
1998: No Pants
Before the naked dress or naked skirt, Lil Kim found a way to wear no pants...even to the Grammys.
2015: No Pants
While some celebs like Beyonce or Rosie Huntington-Whiteley reserve sheer clothing for red carpets like the Met Gala, Lady Gaga knows how to incorporate the trend into her everyday look.
2004: Bright-Colored Fur
By the early aughts, the Grammys became known for its over-the-top fashion. A yellow sequined dress topped off with an even brighter fur coat? Mary J. Blige turned heads.
2015: Bright-Colored Fur
This year proved Rihanna is a fan of fun-colored fur. Don't know how to style faux fur for yourself? Even beginners can wear it!
2009: Stylish Sneakers
If a pregnant M.I.A. was going to walk the Grammys red carpet, at least she would be comfortable in a dress and athletic sneakers.
2015: Stylish Sneakers
Now everyone from Gigi Hadid to street-style stars and corporate heads love pairing their casual sneaks with a good pencil skirt or flowy dress. The juxtaposition creates a dynamic contrast.
2012: Rainbow Hair
Katy Perry, you truly are a firework. Your bright-colored wigs and multi-shade hair helped pave the way for drastic celeb hair color changes to come.
2015: Rainbow Hair
This year definitely saw its fair share of rainbow hues, courtesy of Kylie Jenner, Hilary Duff, Britney Spears and more. Don't want to permanently color your hair? Read this!
2015: Blue Eyeliner
When Taylor Swift hit the Grammys red carpet this year, the mic dropped. Surely, a best dressed nominee, she had the right dress, shoes and (perhaps, most importantly) best makeup with a blue liner to emphasize her dress and eyes.
2015: Blue Liner
Of course, many a celeb wore the look thereafter, including Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde. How do you master this look without a glam squad? It's pretty simple actually.