Dolly Parton was a prolific musician, actor, philanthropist and businesswoman. She was also a style icon ― one who famously said things like, “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap!” and “I would never stoop so low as to be fashionable.”
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Following the news of her passing on Tuesday at age 80, we’re looking back on some of her most dazzling looks across the decades. From her early days as a fresh-faced country singer to the rhinestone-studded ensembles that became her signature look, Parton’s style was always as bold and joyful as her personality.
Below, find 80 photos spanning six decades of unforgettable country glam fashion.
1965
Dolly Parton poses for a portrait in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1965.
1967
Parton with Porter Wagoner on the set of his TV show circa 1967.
1970
Parton poses for a portrait in 1970.
1974
Parton performs with an acoustic guitar in 1974.
1975
Parton smiles for a photo circa 1975.
1976
Parton poses for a portrait in 1976.
1976
Parton poses at London’s Heathrow Airport in April 1976.
1976
Parton performs at the Wembley Empire Pool in London in April 1976.
1977
Parton performs at the Bottom Line Club in New York in 1977.
1977
Parton attends the 1977 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
1977
Parton attends an event in March 1977 in Los Angeles.
1977
Dolly Parton arrives in London in May 1977.
1977
1978
1978
Parton attends the American Music Awards in January 1978 in Santa Monica.
1979
Parton receives the City of Los Angeles Proclamation in Septemer 1979.
1980
Parton attends the opening of “Morning at Seven” in October 1980 in New York City.
1980
Parton at the premiere for “9 to 5” in New York in December 1980.
1981
Parton attends the Golden Globe Awards in January 1981 in Beverly Hills.
1981
Parton attends the Annual Academy Awards in March 1981 in Los Angeles.
1982
Parton performs in Atlantic City in 1982.
1983
Parton performs at the Dominion Theatre in March 1983 in London.
1984
Parton and Sylvester Stallone attend the “Rhinestone” premiere in New York City in 1984.
1984
Parton attends a charity fundraiser in November 1984 in Inglewood, California.
1985
Parton smiles for a photo in Los Angeles circa 1985.
1986
Parton performs in Chicago in 1986.
1986
Parton at Nicky Blair’s Restaurant in Hollywood in October 1986.
1987
Parton performs in 1987.
1987
Parton performs in 1987.
1987
Parton poses in New York in 1987.
1988
Parton attends the People’s Choice Awards in March 1988 in Century City.
1988
Parton poses for a portrait at Dollywood in October 1988 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
1988
Parton attends a Christmas party in Beverly Hills in December 1988.
1989
Parton at a taping of “Good Morning America” in New York City in April 1989.
1989
Parton arrives at the premiere of “Steel Magnolias” in 1989 in Century City, California.
1990
Parton performs on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” in December 1990.
1991
Parton performs on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in Chicago in May 1991.
1992
Parton attends the ‘Shrining Through’ New York City premiere in January 1992.
1992
Parton arrives in Las Vegas in February 1992.
1993
Parton performs during the 8th Season Grand Opening of Dollywood in April 1993 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
1993
Parton attends the “Mrs. Doubtfire” Beverly Hills premiere in November 1993.
1994
Parton attends a Calvin Klein fashion show in New York City in April 1994.
1994
Parton attends the BMI Pop Awards in May 1994 in New York City.
1995
Parton appears at her Dollywood theme park in 1995.
1995
Parton performs on “The Tonight Show” in August 1995.
1996
Parton poses for a portrait with the award she won during the Country Music Awards in October 1996 in Nashville.
1997
Parton attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March 1997 in Beverly Hills.
1998
Parton performs on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” in August 1998.
1999
Parton performs on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” in November 1999.
2000
Parton speaks during a luncheon address at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., in March 2000.
2001
Parton promotes her album “Little Sparrow” in New York City in January 2001.
2002
Parton performs for “The Today Show” Summer Concert Series in July 2002 in New York City.
2002
Parton performs at the House of Blues in August 2002 in West Hollywood.
2003
Parton appears on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” in October 2003.
2003
Parton appears at the 2003 BMI Country Music Awards in Nashville.
2004
Parton poses backstage during the MTV Networks UpFront in New York City in May 2004.
2005
Parton performs at the CMA Awards in November 2005 in New York City.
2006
Parton arrives at the Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood in March 2006.
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2006
Parton appears at the CMT Giants: Reba show in Hollywood in October 2006.
2007
Parton attends the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame ceremony in July 2007.
2007
Parton entertains the audience at the Magna Science and Adventure Park in England in December 2007.
2008
Parton performs in the Netherlands in June 2008.
2009
Parton attends the opening of “9 to 5: The Musical” on Broadway in April 2009.
2010
Parton attends the Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years award show at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in April 2010 in Connecticut.
2011
Parton appears on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” in July 2011.
2012
Parton arrives at the “Joyful Noise” Los Angeles Premiere in January 2012 in Hollywood.
2014
Parton performs in February 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.
2015
Parton attends the premiere of “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors” at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood in December 2015.
2016
Parton attends the Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in April 2016 in Las Vegas.
2017
Lily Tomlin, Parton and Jane Fonda appear at the Emmys in Los Angeles in September 2017.
2018
Parton arrives at the premiere of Netflix’s “Dumplin” in December 2018 in Hollywood.
2019
Parton attends the Grammy Awards in February 2019 in Los Angeles.
2021
Parton performs at the 2021 Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye Concert in October 2021 in Nashville.
2022
Parton attends the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas in March 2022.
2023
Parton attends Dolly Parton’s “Rockstar” VIP Album Release Party in Nashville in November 2023.
2023
Parton performs at the halftime show during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders in November 2023.
2024
Parton hosts “Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala” television special in February 2024.
2025
Parton attends the premiere of “Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs In Symphony” in March 2025 in Nashville.
2025
Parton attends the opening of Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s exhibit “Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker” in May 2025 in Nashville.
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2026
Parton appears virtually at The BRIT Awards in February 2026.
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