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July 17, 2015

What Being a Fashion Icon at 77 Looks Like

By Leah Rodriguez

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Photo: Danny E. Martindale/Getty Images

Jane Fonda’s character on the Netflix original series Grace and Frankie may be known for her love of cardigans, but let’s not forget the 35-plus years Fonda’s been killing it on the red carpet. Not one to shy away from boxy blazers and head-to-toe denim, or the current jumpsuit trend and resurgence of the choker, she radiates self-confidence in any look. See all of the actress and former fitness guru’s best outfits, from the sparkling star-printed suit she wore to the Chaplin Award Gala this spring to the long white gloves she’s pulled off decade after decade, in our slideshow below.

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February 21, 2017 Where: At the CDGA (Costume Designers Guild Awards) in Beverly Hills. Photo: 2017 Getty Images
April 14, 2016 Where: With Lily Tomlin at the Tribeca Tune In: 'Grace and Frankie' during Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. What: Jane wear... April 14, 2016 Where: With Lily Tomlin at the Tribeca Tune In: 'Grace and Frankie' during Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. What: Jane wears Valentina Kova Jacket and Tie. Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic
February 14, 2016 Where: At the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons honoring Irving Azoff in Beverly Hills. Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
November 17, 2015 Where: At Youth premiere in Los Angeles. Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
June 21, 2015 Where: In Los Angeles. Photo: JMA/Star Max/Getty Images
May 21, 2015 Where: At LAX. Photo: Light Brigade/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images
May 20, 2015 Where: With Michael Caine at the Youth premiere during the Cannes Film Festival. Photo: Anthony Harvey/FilmMagic
May 17, 2015 Where: At the Kering Official Cannes Dinner in Cannes, France. Photo: Venturelli/Getty Images
May 16, 2015 Where: At premiere of The Sea Of Trees during the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Photo: Danny E. Martindale/Getty Images
May 13, 2015 Where: At LAX. Photo: GVK/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images
April 27, 2015 Where: At the Chaplin Award Gala in New York City. Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
April 25, 2015 Where: At the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Photo: Bloomberg/Getty Images
March 9, 2015 Where: At the launch party of Donor Direct Action at Ford Foundation in New York City.  Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/2015 Get... March 9, 2015 Where: At the launch party of Donor Direct Action at Ford Foundation in New York City.  Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/2015 Getty Images
March 7, 2015  Where: At the  the International Conference on Masculinities: Engaging Men and Boys for Gender Equality In New York... March 7, 2015  Where: At the  the International Conference on Masculinities: Engaging Men and Boys for Gender Equality In New York City.  Photo: Nomi Ellenson/2015 Nomi Ellenson
February 22, 2015  Where: At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.  Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/2015 Getty Images
February 15, 2015  Where: At the 1st Hollywood Beauty Awards in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Michael Bezjian/2015 Michael Be... February 15, 2015  Where: At the 1st Hollywood Beauty Awards in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Michael Bezjian/2015 Michael Bezjian
February 8, 2015  Where: At the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.  Photo: VALERIE MACON
February 7, 2015 Where: At the Pre-GRAMMY Gala.  Photo: Kevin Mazur/2015 Kevin Mazur
February 7, 2015 Where: At the 57th GRAMMY Awards Special Merit Awards Ceremony.  Photo: David Livingston/2015 David Livingston
 January 25, 2015 Where: At the Salt Lake City airport.  Photo: JOCE/Bauer-Griffin/2015 Bauer-Griffin
January 18, 2015 Where: In Milan, Italy.  Photo: Stefania D’Alessandro/2015 Stefania D’Alessandro
January 11, 2015 Where: At the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards  Photo: Jason Merritt/2015 Getty Images
December 6, 2014 Where: At the 2014 Kennedy Center Honors Gala Dinner in Washington, D.C.  Photo: Pool/2014 Getty Images
September 28, 2014 Where: At The Rape Foundation's Annual Brunch.  Photo: Valerie Macon/2014 Getty Images
September 15, 2014 Where: At the premiere of "This Is Where I Leave You".  Photo: Jason Kempin/2014 Getty Images
 September 8, 2014  Where: At the "This Is Where I Leave You" press conference in Toronto, Canada.  Photo: Jason ...  September 8, 2014  Where: At the "This Is Where I Leave You" press conference in Toronto, Canada.  Photo: Jason Merritt/2014 Getty Images
September 7, 2014 Where: At the "This Is Where I Leave You" premiere in Toronto, Cananda.  Photo: Jason Merritt/2014 Getty ... September 7, 2014 Where: At the "This Is Where I Leave You" premiere in Toronto, Cananda.  Photo: Jason Merritt/2014 Getty Images
June 5, 2014 Where: At the 42nd AFI Life Achievement Awards.  Photo: VALERIE MACON
May 22, 2014 Where: At amfAR's 21st Cinema Against AIDS Gala Photo: Tony Barson/2014 Tony Barson
May 14, 2014 Where: At the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival.  Photo: Michael Buckner/2014 Getty Images
May 13, 2014 Where: Arriving to the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival Photo: Marc Piasecki/2014 Marc Piasecki
May 5, 2014  Where: At ceremony honoring Sally Field.  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/2014 Getty Images
March 29, 2014 Where: At The Museum Of Contemporary Art's 35th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/... March 29, 2014 Where: At The Museum Of Contemporary Art's 35th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/2014 Getty Images
March 2, 2014  Where: At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/2014 WireImage
February 27, 2014 Where: In Los Angeles, California.  Photo: John Sciulli/2014 Getty Images
January 25, 2014 Where: At the 56th annual GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala.  Photo: Frederick M. Brown/2014 Getty Images
 January 4, 2014 Where: At the 25th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala.  Photo: Steve Granitz/2014 Steve Gra...  January 4, 2014 Where: At the 25th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala.  Photo: Steve Granitz/2014 Steve Granitz
December 11, 2013 Where: At The Hollywood Reporter's 22nd Annual Women In Entertainment Breakfast.  Photo: Jason Merritt/2013 Getty Images
November 8, 2013 Where: At the AFI FEST.  Photo: Tommaso Boddi/2013 Tommaso Boddi
October 21, 2013  Where: At the 17th annual Hollywood Film Awards Photo: Jason LaVeris/2013 Jason LaVeris
September 30, 2013  Where: At the Walt Disney Concert Hall's 10th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Alberto E... September 30, 2013  Where: At the Walt Disney Concert Hall's 10th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/2013 Getty Images
September 22, 2013 Where: At HBO's Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Post Award Reception in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Michael Buck... September 22, 2013 Where: At HBO's Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Post Award Reception in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Michael Buckner/2013 Getty Images
August 19, 2013 Where: At the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards Photo: Michael Tran/2013 Michael Tran
August 12, 2013 Where: At the premiere of 'The Butler' in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/2013 Getty Images
 August 5, 2013 Where: At the premiere of 'The Butler' in New York City.  Photo: Jim Spellman/2013 Jim Spellman
May 19, 2013  Where: At the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival Photo: Ian Gavan/2013 WireImage
May 18, 2013  Where: At the 'Jimmy P. (Psychotherapy Of A Plains Indian)' premiere in Cannes, France.  Photo: Ian Gavan/2013 Getty Im... May 18, 2013  Where: At the 'Jimmy P. (Psychotherapy Of A Plains Indian)' premiere in Cannes, France.  Photo: Ian Gavan/2013 Getty Images
April 27, 2013 Where: At the TCL Chinese Theatre.  Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/2013 Imeh Akpanudosen
April 20, 2013 Where: At The Renberg Theatre in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: James Lemke Jr/2013 James Lemke Jr
February 24, 2013 Where: At the Oscars.  Photo: Jason Merritt/2013 Getty Images
 February 14, 2013  Where: At One Billion Rising-Rise with V-Day and Zumba Fitness in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Ange...  February 14, 2013  Where: At One Billion Rising-Rise with V-Day and Zumba Fitness in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Angela Weiss/2013 Getty Images
February 8, 2013 Where: At the 'Promised Land' premiere in Berlin, Germany.  Photo: Dominique Charriau/2013 Dominique Charriau
February 7, 2013  Where: At the 'The Grandmaster' premiere in Berlin, Germany.  Photo: Luca Teuchmann/2013 Luca Teuchmann
December 3, 2012 Where: At the SiriusXM Town Hall in New York City.  Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/2012 Getty Images
September 21, 2012 Where: At the “Beyond Hunger: A Place at the Table” event.  Photo: Jerod Harris/2012 Getty Images
June 20, 2012 Where: At the premiere of HBO's "The Newsroom" in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Gregg DeGuire/2012 Gregg D... June 20, 2012 Where: At the premiere of HBO's "The Newsroom" in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Gregg DeGuire/2012 Gregg DeGuire
June 6, 2012 Where: Leaving "The Late Show with David Letterman" in New York City.  Photo: Donna Ward/2012 Donna Ward
June 4, 2012 Where: At the "Peace, Love And Misunderstanding" screening in New York City.  Photo: Ben Hider/2012 Ben Hider
May 19, 2012 Where: In Nice, France.  Photo: Jacopo Raule/2012 Jacopo Raule
May 18, 2012 Where: At the 'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted' premiere in Cannes, France.  Photo: Mike Marsland/2012 Mike Marsland
May 17, 2012 Where: At the "De Rouille et D'os" premiere in Cannes, France.  Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/2012 Getty Images
May 16, 2012  Where: At the "Moonrise Kingdom" premiere in Cannes, France.  Photo: Gareth Cattermole/2012 Getty Images
May 5, 2012 Where: In New York City.  Photo: Debra L Rothenberg/2012 Debra L Rothenberg
February 26, 2012 Where: At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.  Photo: Christopher Polk/VF12/2012 Christopher Polk/VF12
 January 15, 2012 Where: At HBO's Post 2012 Golden Globe Awards Party.  Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images
December 7, 2011 Where: At The Hollywood Reporter's Annual "Power 100: Women In Entertainment Breakfast".  Photo: Frazer Ha... December 7, 2011 Where: At The Hollywood Reporter's Annual "Power 100: Women In Entertainment Breakfast".  Photo: Frazer Harrison/2011 Getty Images
November 30, 2011 Where: At the Women's Media Center 2011 Women's Media awards in New York City.  Photo: Ben Hider/2011 Ben Hider
November 5, 2011 Where: At LACMA's Art And Film Gala in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Jason Merritt/2011 Getty Images
October 14, 2011 Where: At The Clinton Foundation's "A Decade Of Difference" Gala in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Micha... October 14, 2011 Where: At The Clinton Foundation's "A Decade Of Difference" Gala in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Michael Buckner/2011 Getty Images
August 10, 2011 Where: Promoting "Prime Time: Making The Most Of All Of Your Life" in New York City.  Photo: Jemal Countess... August 10, 2011 Where: Promoting "Prime Time: Making The Most Of All Of Your Life" in New York City.  Photo: Jemal Countess/2011 Getty Images
 June 4, 2011 Where: At UCLA Longevity Center's 20th Anniversary ICON Awards.  Photo: Jerod Harris/2011 Getty Images
May 22, 2011 Where: At the Les Bien-Aimes premiere in Cannes, France.  Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/2011 Getty Images
May 19, 2011 Where: At amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS Gala.  Photo: Tony Barson/2011 Tony Barson
May 18, 2011  Where: At the Cinema For Peace in Cannes, France.  Photo: Ian Gavan/2011 Getty Images
May 16, 2011 Where: At  the Fashion For Relief Japan Fundraiser in Cannes, France.  Photo: Mike Marsland/2011 Mike Marsland
May 14, 2011  Where: At the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides premiere in Cannes, France.  Photo: Venturelli/2011 Venturell... May 14, 2011  Where: At the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides premiere in Cannes, France.  Photo: Venturelli/2011 Venturelli
 May 12, 2011 Where: At  the Sleeping Beauty premiere in Cannes, France.  Photo: Andreas Rentz/2011 Getty Images
January 16, 2011 Where: At the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards  Photo: Frazer Harrison/2011 Getty Images
 January 14, 2011 Where: At the 16th Annual Critics Choice Movie Awards.  Photo: Kevin Mazur/2011 Kevin Mazur
October 23, 2010 Where: At the 32nd Annual Carousel Of Hope Ball.  Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/2010 Jeffrey Mayer
July 4, 2010 Where: At the Klute Tribute in Paris, France.  Photo: Foc Kan/2010 FocKan
March 7, 2010 Where: At the 2010 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Photo: George Pimentel/2010 George Pimentel
 January 16, 2010 Where: At t the BAFTA/LA 16th Annual Awards Season Tea Party.  Photo: Michael Tullberg/2010 Getty Images
March 10, 2009 Where: At the screening of  The Great Buck Howard in New York City.  Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/2009 WireImage
October 6, 2008 Where: At ELLE Magazine's 15th Annual Women in Hollywood Event Photo: Steve Granitz/2008 Steve Granitz
May 27, 2007  Where: At  the Promise Me This premiere in Cannes, France.  Photo: Lalo Yasky
May 8, 2007  Where: At the  Georgia Rule premiere in New York City.  Photo: Lawrence Lucier
June 22, 2006  Where: At the Selma Hayek Foundation honors.  Photo: John Sciulli
June 1, 2006  Where: In Atlanta, Georgia.  Photo: Ben Rose
March 30, 2006  Where: At the 9 to 5 America's Favorite Office Divas release.  Photo: Mirek Towski
 June 2, 2005 Where: At her My Life So Far book signing.  Photo: Sarah Seymour
April 5, 2005 Where: In New York City.  Photo: Arnaldo Magnani - Getty Images/2005 Arnaldo Magnani
November 15, 2004  Where: At The Good Body opening night in New York City.  Photo: James Devaney
October 22, 2002  Where: At The Hired Hand screening and DVD launch.  Photo: Amy Graves/2002 WireImage.com
May 7, 2001  Where: At the Film Society of Lincoln Center Gala in New York City.  Photo: KMazur
 October 26, 1999  Where: At the American Film Institute (AFI) Associates' first annual Platinum Circle award salute.  Phot...  October 26, 1999  Where: At the American Film Institute (AFI) Associates' first annual Platinum Circle award salute.  Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./1999 Ron Galella, Ltd.
June 11, 1999  Where: At the 23rd Annual Crystal Awards.  Photo: Jim Smeal
Decembver 2, 1998  Where: At the National Museum of the American Indian Gala.  Photo: Ron Galella
March 8, 1998 Where: At the 4th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.  Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./1998 Ron Galella, Ltd.
July 17, 1997  Where: At the block party to kick off the 1998 Summer Goodwill Games in New York City.  Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd.
March 24, 1997  Where: At the 69th Annual Academy Awards.  Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd
November 8, 1995  Where: At the Hospitality Committee for United Nations Delegations' Ambassadors Ball.  Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd... November 8, 1995  Where: At the Hospitality Committee for United Nations Delegations' Ambassadors Ball.  Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./1995 Ron Galella, Ltd.
Decvember 6, 1995  Where: At the Ace Awards in Los Angeles, California.  Photo: Jeff Kravitz
January 16, 1994 Where: At the 15th Annual National CableACE Awards.  Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./1994 Ron Galella, Ltd.
January 10, 1992  Where: At her wedding party with Ted Turner.  Photo: Ron Galella
November 20, 1991 Where: At the People for the American Way's 7th annual "Spirit of Liberty" award salute.  Photo: Ron Gale... November 20, 1991 Where: At the People for the American Way's 7th annual "Spirit of Liberty" award salute.  Photo: Ron Galella/1991 Ron Galella
September 30, 1991  Where: At the 1st Annual Environmental Awards.  Photo: Ron Galella
March 25, 1991 Where: At the 13th Annual Jackie Robinson Foundation Awards.  Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./1991 Ron Galella, Ltd.
 June 12, 1990  Where: At Stanley K. Sheinbaum's 70th Birthday Celebration.  Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./1990 Ron Galella, Ltd...  June 12, 1990  Where: At Stanley K. Sheinbaum's 70th Birthday Celebration.  Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./1990 Ron Galella, Ltd.
March 26, 1990  Where: At the 62nd Annual Academy Awards Photo: Ron Galella
March 18, 1990 Where: At the 42nd Annual Writers Guild of America Awards.  Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./1990 Ron Galella, Ltd.
October 5, 1989  Where: At the Old Gringo premiere and after party.  Photo: Ron Galella
March 9, 1989  Where: At the American Film Institute honoring Gregory Peck.  Photo: Ron Galella
 December 5, 1988 Where: In West Hollywood, California.  Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./1988 Ron Galella, Ltd.
November 12, 1987  Where: At the Nuts premiere.  Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./1987 Ron Galella, Ltd.
November 2, 1985 Where: At a fundraiser for Gary Hart.  Photo: Ron Galella
April 9, 1987  Where: At the AFI Life Achievement Awards.  Photo: Ron Galella Ltd
January 28, 1987  Where: At the Simon Wiesenthal Center Annual Humanitarian Awards  Photo: Ron Galella
Photo: Ron Galella/2003 All Rights Reserved
Circa 1985   Photo: Kypros/2013 Kypros
February 25, 1983 Where: At the Thriller album presentation with Michael Jackson.  Photo: Ron Galella/1983 Ron Galella
January 30, 1982 Where: At the 39th Annual Golden Globe Awards.  Photo: Ron Galella/1982 Ron Galella
April 9, 1979 Where: At the 51st Annual Academy Awards.  Photo: Ron Galella
Circa 1967  Where: In Venice, Italy.  Photo: Archivio Cameraphoto Epoche
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