by Dolly Parton
First published 2023
Dolly Parton grants unprecedented access to her personal wardrobe collection, chronicling decades of deliberate style choices that shaped her public persona. She begins with humble origins, recounting garments her mother crafted from feed sacks during her childhood, notably the "Coat of Many Colors." The narrative follows her progression through early Nashville years when her fashion choices broke industry norms. Parton dissects iconic looks including her Playboy bunny outfit for a magazine cover, glittering attire worn at Studio 54, and costumes from movie and TV appearances. She details the construction of her signature elements: towering heels and intricate wigs. Through 450 color images, she documents how she shaped her visual identity while resisting external pressures. Parton demonstrates her methods for controlling her public image and expressing her sexuality on her own terms, simultaneously creating new opportunities for women in entertainment. The book provides practical wisdom for readers seeking to develop their own authentic style approach.
Genres: biography, memoir, 21st-century, fashion
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: celebrity, self-expression
Period: 21st-Century
336 pages · Spiral-bound · Ten Speed Press