22 of the most daring outfits Dolly Parton has ever worn

Victoria MontaltiJan 19, 2022, 21:05 IST

Dolly Parton fashion in 1978, 1989, and 2014.Ron Galella/Getty Images; Rick Diamond/Getty Images

From album covers to onstage costumes to movie premieres, Dolly Parton has worn many iconic looks.
Parton once said she modeled her style on "the town trollop" she admired growing up.

To the 19th Annual Grammy Awards, Dolly Parton wore a bright pink cowgirl-esque look that would define her signature style.

Dolly Parton attends the 19th Annual Grammy Awards at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California, on February 19, 1977.Ron Galella/Getty Images

She wore a romantic and ultra-feminine look for her 20th studio album, "Heartbreaker."

Cover art from Dolly Parton's "Heartbreaker" studio album, which was released July 17, 1978.RCA International

Parton looked like a ray of sunshine in a sheer yellow gown for a 1978 portrait session.

Dolly Parton poses for a portrait session in 1978 in Los Angeles, California.Harry Langdon/Getty Images

In 1978, Parton fittingly channeled Mother Nature at the AMAs, where she was nominated for her "New Harvest...First Gathering" album.

Dolly Parton attends the 5th Annual American Music Awards on January 16, 1978, in Santa Monica, California.Ron Galella/Getty Images

She posed for the October 1978 issue of "Playboy" in the famous Playboy Bunny garb.

Dolly Parton on the cover of the October 1978 Playboy issue.Playboy

Parton stood out from her "9 to 5" costars at the New York City premiere in 1980.

From left to right, actresses Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton attending the premiere of "9 to 5" in New York City, New York, on December 14, 1980.Ron Galella/Getty Images

So nice she wore it twice: Parton stunned in this beaded white dress in 1983 and again in 1986.

(Left) Dolly Parton performs at the Dominion Theatre on March 29, 1983, in London. (Right) She performs at the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois, March 30, 1986.Pete Still/Getty Images; Paul Natkin/Getty Images

Parton said she tried to match her costar Sylvester Stallone's elegant style at the "Rhinestone" movie premiere in 1984.

Dolly Parton and Sylvester Stallone at premiere of "Rhinestone" at the Coronet Theater in New York City on June 20, 1984.New York Daily News Archive/Getty Images

She looked like she came straight out of "Dynasty" in this promotional photo for her variety show, "Dolly."

A promotional photo of Dolly Parton who headlined her "Dolly" variety show, which was taken on January 8, 1988.ABC Photo Archive/Getty Images

In what she later described as one of her favorite looks, Parton wore a shimmering gold gown alongside Oprah Winfrey for an episode of "Dolly."

Oprah Winfrey and Dolly Parton performing on "Dolly" in 1987.ABC Photo Archive/Getty Images

She showed off her rocker chick side while performing on "Saturday Night Live" in 1989.

Dolly Parton during her musical performance on "Saturday Night Live" that aired April 15, 1989.NBC/Getty Images

Parton showed out and stood out in a full rhinestone-encrusted gown to the New York "Steel Magnolias" movie premiere in 1989.

From left to right, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Sally Field, Dolly Parton, and Julia Roberts attend the "Steel Magnolias" New York City premiere on November 5, 1989.Ron Galella/Getty Images

Parton stunned in a bedazzled, revealing ensemble to the California premiere of "Steel Magnolias."

Dolly Parton attends the "Steel Magnolias" premiere on November 9, 1989, in Century City, California.Ron Galella/Getty Images

During a 1990 "Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" appearance, the singer wore a festive red and gold combo.

Musical guest Dolly Parton performs on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" on December 14, 1990.NBC/Getty Images

Parton perfectly channeled a Barbie doll for her 2008 "Backwoods Barbie" album cover photo.

Cover art for Dolly Parton's "Backwoods Barbie" studio album, which was released February 26, 2008.Dolly Records

For her iconic 2014 Glastonbury Festival performance, she wore mesh pants made specifically for her to move around comfortably.

Dolly Parton performs during Day 3 of the Glastonbury Festival on June 29, 2014, in Glastonbury, England.Ian Gavan/Getty Images

The star paired a daring polka-dot, stripe, and fringe look for an NBC "Today" performance in 2014.

Dolly Parton appears on NBC News' "Today" performing at Rockefeller Plaza on May 13, 2014, in New York City.NBC NewsWire/Getty Images

Parton dazzled in a highlighter-bright look for a 2014 benefit concert.

Parton performs during a concert to benefit Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation on May 28, 2014, in Knoxville, Tennessee.Rick Diamond/Getty Images

She wore the rainbow to promote her NBC movie "Coat of Many Colors."

Dolly Parton performing at the 2015 NBC Upfront Presentation in Radio City Music Hall.NBC/Getty Images

In a literal coat of many colors, Parton celebrated her TV movie at the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards in 2016.

Honoree Dolly Parton accepts the Tex Ritter Award onstage during the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards on April 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Ethan Miller/Getty Images

She jazzed up Santa Claus' uniform for a promotional photo for "Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love" movie in 2016.

A promotional photo for Dolly Parton's "Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love" NBC movie special which aired November 30, 2016.NBC/Getty Images

Parton wore a hypnotizing black and white gown ahead of the 53rd Annual CMA Awards in 2019.

A promotional photo taken of special guest host Dolly Parton for "The 53rd Annual CMA Awards," which aired November 13, 2019.Mark Seilinger/Getty Images

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