by Dolly Parton
First published 2023
Dolly Parton opens her private costume archive to share the complete story of her fashion evolution. She traces her style journey from childhood, when her mother sewed clothes from feed sacks including the famous "Coat of Many Colors," through her Nashville years with bold dresses and dramatic hairdos that challenged country music conventions. Parton discusses iconic looks including her Playboy bunny suit, glamorous Studio 54 evening wear, and costumes from her film and television appearances. The book features 450 full-color photographs showcasing her most memorable outfits from the 1960s through today. Parton explains how she developed her signature aesthetic of sky-high heels, elaborate wigs, striking makeup, and rhinestone-covered stage clothes. She offers candid stories about the inspiration and meaning behind specific garments while demonstrating how personal style can become a form of self-expression and empowerment.
Genres: 20th-century, autobiography, biography-memoir, fashion-designers, 21st-century, fashion, costume-history, fashion-design
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: empowerment, self-expression
Period: 1960s, 20th-century, 21st-century
336 pages · Hardcover · Ten Speed Press