Dolly Parton was a prolific musician, actor, philanthropist and businesswoman. She was also a style icon ― one who famously said things like, “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap!” and “I would never stoop so low as to be fashionable.”Following the news of her passing on Tuesday at age 80, we’re looking back on some of her most dazzling looks across the decades. From her early days as a fresh-faced country singer to the rhinestone-studded ensembles that became her signature look, Parton’s style was always as bold and joyful as her personality.Below, find 80 photos spanning six decades of unforgettable country glam fashion.1965Michael Ochs Archives via Getty ImagesDolly Parton poses for a portrait in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1965.1967Michael Ochs Archives via Getty ImagesParton with Porter Wagoner on the set of his TV show circa 1967.1970Michael Ochs Archives via Getty ImagesParton poses for a portrait in 1970.1974Michael Ochs Archives via Getty ImagesParton performs with an acoustic guitar in 1974.1975Silver Screen Collection via Getty ImagesParton smiles for a photo circa 1975.1976Michael Ochs Archives via Getty ImagesParton poses for a portrait in 1976. 1976Mirrorpix via Getty ImagesParton poses at London’s Heathrow Airport in April 1976.1976Andrew Putler via Getty ImagesParton performs at the Wembley Empire Pool in London in April 1976.1977Michael Putland via Getty ImagesParton performs at the Bottom Line Club in New York in 1977.1977Ron Galella via Getty ImagesParton attends the 1977 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. 1977Michael Ochs Archives via Getty ImagesParton attends an event in March 1977 in Los Angeles.1977Mirrorpix via Getty ImagesDolly Parton arrives in London in May 1977.1977Donaldson Collection via Getty ImagesParton performs onstage in Detroit in September 1977.1978Harry Langdon via Getty ImagesParton poses for a portrait session in 1978 in Los Angeles.1978Ron Galella via Getty ImagesParton attends the American Music Awards in January 1978 in Santa Monica.1979Ron Galella via Getty ImagesParton receives the City of Los Angeles Proclamation in Septemer 1979.1980Ron Galella via Getty ImagesParton attends the opening of "Morning at Seven" in October 1980 in New York City.1980Tom Wargacki via Getty ImagesParton at the premiere for "9 to 5" in New York in December 1980.1981Ron Galella via Getty ImagesParton attends the Golden Globe Awards in January 1981 in Beverly Hills.1981Ron Galella via Getty ImagesParton attends the Annual Academy Awards in March 1981 in Los Angeles.1982Bettmann via Getty ImagesParton performs in Atlantic City in 1982. 1983Peter Still via Getty ImagesParton performs at the Dominion Theatre in March 1983 in London.1984Ron Galella via Getty ImagesParton and Sylvester Stallone attend the "Rhinestone" premiere in New York City in 1984.1984Bob Riha Jr via Getty ImagesParton attends a charity fundraiser in November 1984 in Inglewood, California.1985Vinnie Zuffante via Getty ImagesParton smiles for a photo in Los Angeles circa 1985. 1986Paul Natkin via Getty ImagesParton performs in Chicago in 1986. 1986Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty ImagesParton at Nicky Blair's Restaurant in Hollywood in October 1986. 1987ABC Photo Archives via Getty ImagesParton performs in 1987.1987ABC Photo Archives via Getty ImagesParton performs in 1987. 1987ABC Photo Archives via Getty ImagesParton poses in New York in 1987. 1988Jim Smeal via Getty ImagesParton attends the People's Choice Awards in March 1988 in Century City.1988Ron Davis via Getty ImagesParton poses for a portrait at Dollywood in October 1988 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.1988Michael Ochs Archives via Getty ImagesParton attends a Christmas party in Beverly Hills in December 1988.1989Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty ImagesParton at a taping of “Good Morning America” in New York City in April 1989.1989Frank Trapper via Getty ImagesParton arrives at the premiere of "Steel Magnolias" in 1989 in Century City, California.1990NBC via Getty ImagesParton performs on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" in December 1990.1991Paul Natkin via Getty ImagesParton performs on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in Chicago in May 1991.1992Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty ImagesParton attends the 'Shrining Through' New York City premiere in January 1992. 1992Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty ImagesParton arrives in Las Vegas in February 1992.1993Jim Smeal via Getty ImagesParton performs during the 8th Season Grand Opening of Dollywood in April 1993 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.1993Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty ImagesParton attends the “Mrs. Doubtfire” Beverly Hills premiere in November 1993. 1994Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty ImagesParton attends a Calvin Klein fashion show in New York City in April 1994. 1994Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty ImagesParton attends the BMI Pop Awards in May 1994 in New York City.1995Ron Davis via Getty ImagesParton appears at her Dollywood theme park in 1995.1995NBC via Getty ImagesParton performs on “The Tonight Show” in August 1995. 1996Ron Davis via Getty ImagesParton poses for a portrait with the award she won during the Country Music Awards in October 1996 in Nashville.1997Sam Levi via Getty ImagesParton attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March 1997 in Beverly Hills. 1998NBC via Getty ImagesParton performs on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in August 1998.1999NBC via Getty ImagesParton performs on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” in November 1999.2000Stephen J. Boitano via Getty ImagesParton speaks during a luncheon address at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., in March 2000.2001Walter McBride via Getty ImagesParton promotes her album "Little Sparrow" in New York City in January 2001. 2002Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty ImagesParton performs for “The Today Show” Summer Concert Series in July 2002 in New York City.2002Robert Mora via Getty ImagesParton performs at the House of Blues in August 2002 in West Hollywood.2003Kevin Winter via Getty ImagesParton appears on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in October 2003. 2003Frank Mullen via Getty ImagesParton appears at the 2003 BMI Country Music Awards in Nashville.2004Matthew Peyton via Getty ImagesParton poses backstage during the MTV Networks UpFront in New York City in May 2004.2005Scott Gries via Getty ImagesParton performs at the CMA Awards in November 2005 in New York City.2006Ethan Miller via Getty ImagesParton arrives at the Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood in March 2006. 2006Christopher Polk via Getty ImagesParton appears at the CMT Giants: Reba show in Hollywood in October 2006. 2007Stephen Lovekin via Getty ImagesParton attends the Songwriter's Hall of Fame ceremony in July 2007.2007Christopher Furlong via Getty ImagesParton entertains the audience at the Magna Science and Adventure Park in England in December 2007. 2008Mark Venema via Getty ImagesParton performs in the Netherlands in June 2008.2009Joe Kohen via Getty ImagesParton attends the opening of "9 to 5: The Musical" on Broadway in April 2009.2010Rick Diamond via Getty ImagesParton attends the Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years award show at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in April 2010 in Connecticut.2011NBC via Getty ImagesParton appears on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in July 2011.2012Barry King via Getty ImagesParton arrives at the “Joyful Noise” Los Angeles Premiere in January 2012 in Hollywood.2014Sandra Mu via Getty ImagesParton performs in February 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.2015Jason LaVeris via Getty ImagesParton attends the premiere of "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood in December 2015.2016David Becker via Getty ImagesParton attends the Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in April 2016 in Las Vegas.2017CBS Photo Archive via Getty ImagesLily Tomlin, Parton and Jane Fonda appear at the Emmys in Los Angeles in September 2017.2018Steve Granitz via Getty ImagesParton arrives at the premiere of Netflix's "Dumplin'' in December 2018 in Hollywood.2019Neilson Barnard via Getty ImagesParton attends the Grammy Awards in February 2019 in Los Angeles.2021Jason Kempin via Getty ImagesParton performs at the 2021 Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye Concert in October 2021 in Nashville.2022Kevin Mazur via Getty ImagesParton attends the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas in March 2022. 2023Jason Kempin via Getty ImagesParton attends Dolly Parton's “Rockstar” VIP Album Release Party in Nashville in November 2023. 2023Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesParton performs at the halftime show during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders in November 2023.2024CBS Photo Archive via Getty ImagesParton hosts “Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala” television special in February 2024. 2025Jason Kempin via Getty ImagesParton attends the premiere of “Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs In Symphony” in March 2025 in Nashville.2025Jason Kempin via Getty ImagesParton attends the opening of Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's exhibit “Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker” in May 2025 in Nashville. 2026Dave Benett via Getty ImagesParton appears virtually at The BRIT Awards in February 2026.