How Dolly Parton maintained her love for 'more is more' fashion
The late singer passed away aged 80 yesterday after a battle with cancer, triggering an outpouring of shocked tributes from across the world.
TL;DR
- Dolly Parton's visual legacy is as memorable as her country music, characterized by a 'more is more' flamboyancy.
- She attributed her style to her upbringing in rural Tennessee, where she learned to improvise with makeup and developed a unique aesthetic.
- Parton curated her signature stage style in the 1960s, embracing big hair and sparkles, and resisted attempts to 'flatten' her image.
- Her fashion choices ranged from a 1977 hot pink spandex jumpsuit to a peach knitted dress in the film '9 to 5', and continued to be bold well into her later years.
- She candidly discussed beauty and aging, stating she would 'tuck, suck, or pluck' and remained true to her unique style.
- Parton's death at 80 followed a brief battle with cancer, and tributes highlight her generosity, particularly through her Imagination Library and vaccine research funding.
- Her representatives stated she died at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.