Six Dressing Rules Dolly Parton Sticks To Wear

Dolly Parton is more than just a woman with an exceptional voice; she is also an exquisite diva with a signature style. Her whole look of dresses, makeup, hair, accessories is fearless and self-expressive aesthetic. From rhinestones and feather boas to shoes so high you need a parachute to walk in them, the 77-year-old has channelled her unmistakable glamour down to six style rules she swears by. Let's take a close look at them then. Let's also see how they translate to her dress fashion. And what to take, what to adapt, and how to make these truly your own.

1. Be Unapologetic

Dolly never holds back. She opts for vibrant colors,
shimmer, fitted shapes, and eye-catching fabrics — dresses that grab attention, dresses that pop. She admits she “overdoes it,” and that’s exactly the point.
The shine, the bling, the glamour — these are the traits of her bravado.

What this means for your dress style:

· Choose a gown or outfit with dramatic details —
sequins, rhinestones, crystal beading, statement prints.

· Don’t scare the tight fits and skin show, confidence is what matters.

· Spruce it up: embellishments, trimmings and unusual textures.

2. Find Style Inspiration in the Unexpected

Dolly’s first fashion memories didn’t come from the pages of high-fashion magazines. They came from the world around her, the people around her and even those you wouldn’t expect. She was a fan of a big look — what she calls “the town tramp” in her stories. Basically, bleach-blonde hair, red nails, high heels. She made normal things extraordinary through her own lens.

How this impacts her dresses:

· Her dresses often mix glamour with oddball
references: a fringe sourced from a local craft here, rhinestones inserted in oddball ways there, color combinations that are bold instead of “safe.”

· She uses creativity to work with small details like the trims, color pops, and fabrics that women often avoid.

5. Know the Power of Wigs

Even though wigs are not dresses, they are an important part of Dolly’s look. She uses wigs and hairpieces to add drama, keep hair free from damage and maintain a flawless and statement hair moment always. Her hair is part of the costume.

Why dresses + hair go hand in hand:

· A very dramatic dress needs dramatic hair. Big volume, massive color and styled with attention are must-haves.

· It is always best to keep your overall look good from hair to dress to accessories.

6. When It Comes to Heels — The Higher, the Better

Dolly loves high heels. They elevate not just height, but
presence. She has customized footwear, is conscious of comfort (so they don’t pinch), and believes heels offer power.

How heels affect dress style:

· A dress designed for heels will have different
proportions — longer lengths, dramatic slits and so on. Also, don’t forget putting the heels on when trying the dress on.

· A high heel alters posture, silhouette, and the
way the dress moves. So when you pick a dress, visualize how it will flow and feel with the height.

· If you don't often wear heels consider a pair of
platforms, wedges or whatever gives you height but still feels stable.

Dolly's Style: Dress Highlights & Signature Looks

 Combining those rules creates for Dolly a dress wardrobe full of: 

· Rhinestones, crystals, fringe, sparkle everywhere.

· Strong, tight bodices, big bust lines, cinched waists.

· Skirts that are fitted or wide as needed in order balance proportions.

· Choose colors that are hot pink, metallic, glitter, and beautiful prints.

· High-volume glam in hair + accessories to match the dress.

Her style is part performance, part identity. When you can no longer fit in, you begin to shine.