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Like a rhinestone cowgirl – Dolly Parton’s most glorious, joyful and meta looks

The Guardian UK Thursday 27 August 2026, 17:00 UTC By Guardian writers 1 min read
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Across six decades, the late country singer and pop culture icon turned self‑presentation into a flamboyant art form• Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Parton may have had a record 25 US country No 1 singles, released 66 studio albums and earned six Golden Globe nominations, among many other achievements, but the Tennessee-born star also had an incredible number of fashion moments. “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap”, she famously quipped when asked about her style.

Across six decades, the late country singer and pop culture icon turned self‑presentation into a flamboyant art form

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Dolly Parton may have had a record 25 US country No 1 singles, released 66 studio albums and earned six Golden Globe nominations, among many other achievements, but the Tennessee-born star also had an incredible number of fashion moments. “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap”, she famously quipped when asked about her style. As we bid her farewell, six Guardian writers reflect on their favourite Dolly looks.

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