As the daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus and goddaughter of Dolly Parton, Cyrus has got some serious country roots — so it was no surprise that she was already walking the red carpet at the 40th Country Music Awards in 2006. The then 13-year-old wore a multicoloured mermaid dress that foreshadowed some eclectic fashion choices she’d make years later.

Layered in silver chain jewelry and a studded black belt overtop a white tank and sequin mini skirt, we begin to see early glimpses of  Cyrus’ rebellious side at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. And if her sense of fashion weren’t enough of a clue about what was to come, her “controversial” performance of “Party in the USA” during the show confirmed that this pop star was outgrowing her days at Disney.

Anyone with a Tumblr account during in 2012 will recall that Cyrus’ street style was something to behold that year. A crop top (or band tee) of some sort, a flannel around the waist, high-waisted denim shorts, combat boots, and a pair of round sunglasses was the “Miley” look that year — topped off with an iconic “Miley bun” that we were all dying to emulate.

At the 2013 Met Gala, the theme was Punk: Chaos to Creation — and Cyrus fully understood the assignment. Openly embracing her edgy sense of style, the “Wrecking Ball” singer opted for this custom Marc Jacobs fishnet gown accessorized with a set of studded rings, a rock ‘n’ roll red lip, and, of course — a head full of platinum spikes.

Serving straight up Elvis Presley, Cyrus wore this electric blue custom co-ord designed by Jeremy Scott to the 2017 VMAs to usher in a new musical era ahead of the release of her Younger Now album. From the biker jacket to her flared pants, the whole ensemble was blinged out with studs and rhinestones — with hoop earrings to match.

From bold colourways to classic black, Cyrus proved she can do it all at the 2018 “Heavenly Bodies” themed Met Gala wearing this slinky Stella McCartney dress with a plunging neckline that allowed for her signature stacked jewelry statement to shine through.

Clearly partial to a plunging neckline, Cyrus brought a little edge to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet in 2019 by wearing this sexy sequined Saint Laurent gown and a Bvlgari Serpenti necklace with matching dangling earrings.

Cyrus showed up to the 2019 Met Gala wearing more sequins and more Saint Laurent — and the look was a total blast from the past. For the “Camp: Notes on Fashion” themed event, she wore this angular black and emerald number that was evocative of an outfit she wore during her days of dressing up as Hannah Montana. And what could be more camp than that?

What is Miley Cyrus if not extra? Arriving at her Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party special in 2021, the “We Can’t Stop” singer came ready to get down in this whimsical get-up by Dolce and Gabanna. Bedazzled bralette? Check. Rainbow feathered jacket? Check. Bejeweled mini skirt? Party pumps? Check!

At her New Year’s Eve party back in December, Cyrus brought in the new year with total glitz and glam (as one should!) when she wore this vintage Bob Mackie fringe gown on stage and paired it with a shimmery pair of golden heels. She knows how to party in style.

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