Dolly Parton: Style Evolution (PHOTOS)

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Every time I look at Dolly Parton, I’m reminded of Barbie. They both have cutesy names, big platinum hair, huge chests and love wearing colorful and embellished looks.

Both on and off the stage, the “Nine to Five” actress makes sure that the focus is on her with curve-squeezing dresses, batwing sleeves, capri pants and monochromatic suits.

Take a look at Dolly’s style as she celebrates her 66th birthday this Thursday and check out the star’s newest flick, “Joyful Noise.”

Meanwhile, what are your thoughts on this Parton impersonation?

And have a look through our many other Style Evolutions here.

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Niasia
Tryin to make it in the Nation's Capital
08:09 PM on 01/22/2012
I just love it! I love a woman with the confidence to do it her way and I love "over the top"!
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Samirah1368
This can't really be happening
08:33 AM on 01/22/2012
She was a cutie patootie with those dimples and full face! Happy birthday Dolly!!!!!
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butchcliff
The future is unwritten
07:18 AM on 01/22/2012
Very aimiable lady. Isn't a diva, doesn't put on airs. Big hair, big yaknows, big character. She is who she is & doesn't need to change anything. Love the #28 black & pink.
10:30 PM on 01/21/2012
nice lady - i would assume in real life too.............but I wonder how she got so thin -- she used to be on the overweight side, then at a normal weight, and now ( I would say ) too thin.......

What type of eating program is she on, or did she become anorexic or bulemic?
03:03 PM on 01/23/2012
She does low carb. She showed inside her fridge one day in her bus and all she had was low carb things in it, she said.
11:09 PM on 01/30/2012
thank you
10:10 PM on 01/21/2012
She should have lost 'em decades ago. I think her style is built around those two big problems and it's just never worked. Get rid of 'em and she's got all kinds of options she doesn't have right now.
12:31 PM on 01/22/2012
It's never worked? Are you kidding? She's one of the most successful women in Country Music, no easy feat on it's own, has written hundreds of songs, is a contributor to society, has a very successful theme park, many #1 hits, has been an icon for many country music stars today-I could go on and on about her successes. Wow-to say it never worked?! Unbelievable! 66 years old and still gorgeous and one of the most geniune people in show business-Happy Birthday Dolly!
10:06 PM on 01/21/2012
Remarkable ~~ Allways a Stunning lady ! !
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Jennifer Kley
Sloppy Cubicle Rebel in search of Freedom
08:26 PM on 01/21/2012
I will always love her. Seriously.

http://thecubiclerebel.wordpress.com/
07:43 PM on 01/21/2012
She still looks great!
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mistlesuede
I love Pembroke Welsh Corgis
05:17 PM on 01/21/2012
I love Dolly. I saw her once in concert (not a country music fan normally) and we were sitting right along the floor where the entertainers came out to the stage. She shook our hands and I remember her face was so incredibly beautiful! It was probably in the early 80's. She was amazing.
Kenny Rogers came out and wouldn't shake hands with anyone and I remember thinking that he looked much, much older than he had when I'd seen him on television or in a movie!
Of the two of them, whatever work they've had, she looks the best. I don't recognize him.
04:57 PM on 01/21/2012
Perhaps she should finally get a breast reduction cause when she gets near 70 (soon) and tkaes her bra off they are going to be about 3 inches from the floor! I'm not fulla sh**.
12:22 PM on 01/21/2012
She's such a lovely sweet person with a wonderful spirit. I love her singing, too. She really has a beauty about her. I love her colorful personality and clothes. Dolly, thanks for adding so much joy to our lives!
09:29 AM on 01/21/2012
She is a pretty woman but the over sized boobs make her look matronly.
11:36 PM on 01/20/2012
she looks wonderful!
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07:16 PM on 01/20/2012
bring back the days of television shows like her's, Barbara Mandrella, Dean Martin, Gleason, etcm variety shows entertainment, not the crap on now.
05:17 PM on 01/20/2012
yeh, a nice wig and a good face lift.

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