Kacey Musgraves famously sings about being "all right with a slow burn" life on her 2018 album "Golden Hour."
She's seemingly taken the same approach to her fashion, too.
The 37-year-old entered the music scene over a decade ago in colorful jeans and cowboy boots. Since then, Musgraves has slowly become a fashion superstar.
Now, her wardrobe consists of feathered hats, crystal-covered dresses, and bold accessories.
Here's a look at how her style has evolved over the years.
When Kacey Musgraves entered the music scene, she did so wearing colorful jeans and cowboy boots.
One of her earliest appearances was in 2013 at the SiriusXM Studios in New York City.
She wore red jeans, brown cowboy boots, and a denim button-up shirt for the occasion, creating a casual and classic country look.
Musgraves then accessorized with gold hoop earrings, a silver nose ring, and an assortment of bangles.
She quickly developed a red-carpet style that was feminine and retro.
When Musgraves walked the red carpet at the 2014 CMA Awards, she was photographed wearing a pink, short-sleeved gown designed by Oscar de la Renta.
It had mesh paneling across the neckline and silver sparkles decorating the gown from top to bottom.
However, it was the musician's sky-high hair that stole the show. She wore a '60s-inspired beehive with modern highlights — a style that became her go-to that year.
Musgraves went full Americana with her outfits in 2015.
The outfit she wore to perform at Stagecoach that year is just one example.
For the concert, she wore an American flag bralette, a fringe miniskirt, and blue bedazzled cowboy boots. Her accessories included sparkling tights, oversize hoop earrings, and statement red sunglasses.
It was relaxed, casual, and patriotic — as were many of her ensembles in 2015.
The "Pageant Material" musician later blended glamorous and alternative styles.
Her former aesthetic was on display at the 2016 CMA Awards, where she wore a custom Christian Siriano ballgown.
The lavender dress was strapless, crafted from tiers of tulle, and completed with a black waistband.
To contrast its elegance, Musgraves wore it with smoky eye makeup and deep-purple lipstick.
The singer experimented with high-fashion designs in 2018.
Musgraves has been wearing designer ensembles since the start of her career. But she took things to another level in 2018, specifically at the CMA Awards.
She walked the red carpet that year in black trousers and a mesh blouse designed by Versace.
The Western-inspired top had only a single button, creating a deep slit in the shirt's center. It was also embellished with gold Swarovski crystals across its sleeves, shoulders, and chest.
The next few years were all about taking fashion risks, leading Musgraves to really come into her own around 2021.
You couldn't miss her when she walked the red carpet at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
Valentino designed her purple minidress, which was sleeveless, ruched, and complementary to her massive feathered hat.
And the look didn't stop there. She wore see-through sandal heels and red leather gloves that extended over her elbows.
The outfit was bold, fashion-forward, and, most importantly, true to Musgraves' vibrant personality.
Among her fashion signatures are feathers, shades of pink, and bodysuits.
She wore all three at once for the 2023 Grammy Awards.
Her Valentino ensemble included a baby-pink catsuit beneath a floor-length feathered cape and pink satin heels that matched both pieces.
Musgraves perfected the look with rosy-pink makeup, an updo, and minimal jewelry.
Musgraves stayed true to her unique sense of style in 2024.
Returning to her Western-style roots, Musgraves attended the 2024 CMA Awards in a denim minidress.
It was designed by Georges Hobeika to feature a sweetheart neckline, feathered sleeves, and teardrop crystals.
Musgraves entered her era of elevated-casual fashion in 2025.
At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Musgraves walked the red carpet in a Ralph Lauren ensemble that was simple up top and party at the bottom.
The outfit comprised a white tank top tucked into a gold fringe skirt that reached the floor. She also wore a thick silver belt and dangling earrings.
This year, she's blending country chicness with old-Hollywood glam.
Just look at the black Tanner Fletcher gown that made Musgraves one of the best-dressed at the 2025 ACM Awards.
The strapless design featured white ruffled lace across its neckline and matching lace swirls down its bodice.
She wore it with black pumps, diamond and pearl jewelry, and a vintage-inspired hairstyle.
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Amanda Krause is a Senior Reporter at Business Insider covering a variety of lifestyle topics.Her work at BI includes profiles of beauty moguls, analyses of celebrity fashion, reviews of trending products, expert interviews across topics, features about booming small businesses and lucrative side hustles, and live coverage of award shows, pageants, and other events. Amanda has also widely covered Disney brands and theme parks, writing everything from slideshows about her experiences on Disney cruises to breaking-news stories focused on major changes and layoffs within the company. She previously appeared on CBS in 2024 to discuss the Met Gala and won an Anthem Award in 2023 for her work on Business Insider's package "Better Me."Amanda graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a degree in Communications and Journalism, and has more than seven years of experience in the lifestyle space.You can email her at [email protected].ExpertiseFashion, celebrity style, beauty, lifestyle trends, and Disney theme parks.Popular ArticlesI spent under $200 a night to stay at Disney World's cheapest resort. My tiny room was worth the convenience.A woman spent $2 on a necklace that resembled a Tide Pod. It turned out to be a one-of-a-kind art piece worth $3,000.Bobbi Brown is still living a life of luxury and lipstick — and it's all on her own termsA Kansas City store owner thought someone made a fraudulent order on his website. It was actually a legit purchase from Taylor Swift.Beyoncé's mom promised Ty Hunter 20 years ago that she would get him out of his retail job. Now he's styling the biggest stars in Hollywood.I've tested every product in Selena Gomez's makeup line, and almost every item is worth buying
