The Stunning Style Transformation Of Dynasty Star Linda Evans

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If the topic of soap opera royalty comes up in conversation, then it's only a matter of time before Linda Evans' name gets mentioned. The actor started racking up the TV credits in the early '60s, but fans know her best as one of the stars of the '80s soap opera "Dynasty" — and watching Evans' style transformation over the years has been a blast. If you've ever wondered what Krystle Carrington from "Dynasty" looks like now and how her style has evolved since the show ended, we've got the pics.

In the 1970s, Evans leaned into the style of the era with layered shags and flowing, hippie-approved dresses. In the '80s, it was all about feathered bangs and punchy separates, and in the 2000s, she was right on-trend in bright, playful colors. The hot-pink skirt suit she wore to a Monaco charity gala in 2001 comes to mind. Today, the Golden Globe winner is in her 80s and doesn't seem to be letting up anytime soon. Our favorite dramatic diva is just as stylish as she's always been.

Before "Dynasty," Linda Evans starred in "The Big Valley," which ran for four seasons in the late '60s. Evans played Audra Barkley in the Wild West-inspired series set in the San Joaquin Valley, California. Evans' photo was snapped back in 1967, seemingly on the show's set, with the actor wearing a trimmed skirt suit and playing around with a Western-style hat. Beneath that, we see her signature blond hair styled in the dreamiest waves, one of the forgotten Old Hollywood hair trends that deserve a comeback.

In March 1974, Linda Evans' photo was snapped while the actor was out at a party at a California club. Specifically, she was shooting the movie "The Klansman," starring alongside Richard Burton. Evans had traded her platinum-blond hair for a more natural, toned-down shade, and she chopped it into a shaggy bowl cut of sorts with lots of front fringe that perfectly captured the vibe of the '70s. Her patchwork dress, with its voluminous sleeves and collage of floral-printed panels, and her beaded necklace really underlined the point.

Linda Evans' enviable it-girl style was on full display in 1982. The actor was photographed dressed in a pair of dark-wash jeans paired with a cream-colored fuzzy blouse and a matching vest with frayed edges. She pulled the razor-sharp look together with a fedora and a reptilian clutch in an earthy shade of brown. And we're loving her dewy, sun-kissed makeup. Evans won a best actress Golden Globe this year for her role in "Dynasty," and she'd go on to be nominated for the same honor each of the four following years.

Linda Evans totally leaned into the opulence of the '80s with the two-piece look she chose for the 42nd annual Golden Globe Awards in January 1985. The star showed up for the Beverly Hills affair rocking a satiny black maxi skirt with a center slit, and a slinky jacket covered in a splashy gold and black print. She used a wide belt to nip the waist, and we can't help but notice the era-specific hair: ashy blond and cut into a fluffy layered bob with feathered front fringe, which was a go-to style of the day.

Looking ahead to the end of an era, actor Linda Evans was photographed out and about in 1988 rocking an impossibly cool white linen suit, pulled together with belted high-waisted trousers and a teal V-neck blouse. It's unclear where this pic was snapped, but between the strong shoulders, rolled-up sleeves, and the masculine vibe, it's so '80s Los Angeles. We can just imagine her cruising in a red convertible along the coast, the ocean air whipping through that fabulous feathered lob.

By the time the '90s rolled around, Linda Evans was in a buzzed-about relationship with the musician Yanni. They met in 1989 — the year "Dynasty" wrapped — and dated for nine years. "Linda is one of the most amazing human beings I have ever met in my life," Yanni said in an "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" special in 2014. In March 1994, Evans accompanied him to a Grammys after party wearing a snappy little black dress featuring a floral skirt and matching shoulder embellishments, and with her blond hair pulled into an updo with heavy bangs.

In May 2001, Linda Evans attended the Cure by the Shore charity gala in Monte Carlo. Originally held in France during the Cannes Film Festival, the star-studded affair — meant to raise money for the National Women's Cancer Research Alliance — moved to Monaco this year. To show her support, Evans donned a hot-pink suit featuring a sharp blazer and a knee-length pencil skirt. Follow Evans' lead and forgo the blacks and grays for a dopamine-inducing color if you're wondering how to put your own creative spin on corporate wear. And her sheer stockings and satin accessories were the cutest '90s-era leftovers.

Befitting an old-school TV star, Linda Evans walked the carpet at the British Soap Awards in London, England, in May 2006 oozing Old Hollywood style in a glamorous black gown. The floor-length number was made special with an open neckline, a wrap bodice, and sexy sheer lace throughout. We're also still swooning over her blond bombshell of a hairdo with its sideswept bangs and dreamy cloud of bouncy curls. And her peachy makeup is just the way to do soft glam at any age.

Linda Evans' book, "Recipes for Life: My Memories," was published in 2011. The actor turned author offered recipes — passed down from family and gathered from Hollywood friends — mixed in with personal stories, photos, and other insights into her life in front of and away from the camera. In October, she was promoting her book at Barnes & Noble in New York City. She looked put-together and professional, but still as stylish as ever dressed in a checkered blazer and rocking a pinned-up 'do with a cute fringe.

Linda Evans posted a pic to her Instagram that was taken in Monaco in 2019 to celebrate Grace Kelly's would-be 90th birthday. A series of exhibitions and tributes took over the principality for the Old Hollywood actor turned princess. Evans gazed out at the Mediterranean Sea, looking sophisticated in a black jacket, elegant updo, and turquoise earrings.

Speaking of birthdays, Evans celebrated her 80th birthday in November 2022, as chic as when we met her more than six decades ago. She's continued to nail similarly refined old-money looks in her 80th decade, cementing her status as a an eternal it-girl.