Dolly Parton

Parton’s recognisability comes from proportion as much as sparkle: a defined waist, a strong overall colour and elaborate surface detail. Longtime collaborator Steve Summers describes extensive customisation, including clothes that began off the rack. The 2022 ACM mirrorball outfit is a useful example of that familiar shape in a spectacular finish. Study the outline before the rhinestones. The consistent silhouette makes even a dramatically embellished outfit read as Dolly, while the making belongs to a skilled costume team.