Dolly Parton has never asked anyone to believe she simply woke up looking like Dolly Parton. That may be one of the most refreshing things about her. The towering hair, impossible lashes, brilliant lipstick, rhinestones, fitted costumes, long sleeves, and fingerless gloves were never presented as effortless nature. They were construction—deliberate, playful, unmistakable construction. Dolly didn’t merely dress herself. She created herself. And that distinction matters when discussing one of the enduring curiosities surrounding her appearance: why she so often covered her arms and hands. For years, fans speculated. Was she hiding tattoos? Scars? A…
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