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Key Points Dolly Parton showcased six unique Halloween costumes on Instagram, delighting fans. Fans praised every look, unable to choose a favorite among her bold, playful personas. The post’s message: Have fun, be yourself, and never be afraid to sparkle. Dolly Parton just proved, once again, that she’s the reigning queen of both sparkle and holiday spirit. While most stars settle for one Halloween costume, the Country Music Hall of Famer went all out this year — sharing not one, not two, but six fabulous looks on Instagram. The post, captioned simply, “Happy Halloween! 🎃✨ Which costume are you picking?” instantly sent fans into a frenzy. Each photo in the carousel captures a completely different side of Dolly — but all of them are unmistakably her: Bold, playful, and brimming with that signature Parton flair. Oops! We’re unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram Dolly’s Six Halloween Personas The first photo features Dolly as what appears to be a fairy godmother (or maybe an angel?) wearing shimmering white, sequins, and wings that seem straight out of a dream. From there, she pivots sharply into rocker mode, donning black leather, platform boots, and hot pink accents that scream “glam rebellion.” In another shot, she channels a vintage drum major looking ready to lead her own parade down Music Row. But Dolly doesn’t stop there. In her fourth look, she becomes a carefree hippie, complete with a fringed vest and a smile that says “peace and love, y’all.” The fifth outfit turns up the drama — a leopard-print dress paired with a hot pink duster that gives total “mob wife” energy (and we mean that as the highest compliment). Finally, she brings it all home with a back-to-basics ensemble: Jeans, a flannel shirt, and her guitar. It’s classic Dolly — the “Backwoods Barbie” who’s just as comfortable on a porch swing as she is under a spotlight. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Fans Can’t Decide Which Look Wins It’s no surprise that fans completely lost it in the comments, with everyone rushing to declare their favorite version of Dolly. One wrote, “Gotta go ROCKSTAR DOLLY!!” while another was fully committed to “The fairy godmother.” Others refused to choose — “All of them!!” popped up again and again. Some fans leaned into nostalgia, declaring, “Backwoods Barbie will always be so iconic,” while others simply cheered her on with, “QUEEN” and “Absolute baddie.” One person summed it up perfectly: “They are all gorgeous 😍 But I do love the leopard print look.” Even amid the costume chaos, the spirit of Dolly’s fans shone through — playful, loyal, and just as eclectic as the icon herself. Some even speculated on which celebrities they’d want to see dressing up as the Queen of Country herself! “It would be so slay if Sabrina Carpenter dresses up as Dolly,” one commenter mused, causing us all to reminisce about their collab earlier this year. In true Dolly fashion, she didn’t need a spooky theme or elaborate caption to win Halloween — she just showed up as herself, multiplied by six. Whether she’s rocking angel wings or a leopard dress, her message is always the same: Have fun, be yourself, and never be afraid to sparkle (or post six times as many costumes as everyone else).
