If you're anything like most people, you might be struggling to think of a Halloween costume. Like plenty of people in Knoxville, you might have been considering paying homage to the "Queen of Country" and dressing as Dolly Parton this spooky season.
But how do you stand out in a sea of Partons? Shop vintage!
There's no shortage of mass-produced Parton Halloween costumes on the market, but with some creativity, anybody can recreate one of Parton's iconic looks with things found at any vintage or thrift store.
Dolly Parton at Neyland Stadium
One of Parton's iconic looks that comes to mind when trying to envision a Parton Halloween costume is her blinged-out orange-and-white look that she wore while singing "Rocky Top" in 2023 at Neyland Stadium. The good news is there's no shortage
of vintage Vols memorabilia to pick from to pull this look together.
Recreate a Dolly Parton denim look
"Denim’s been with me through every chapter of my life. It’s comfortable, it’s confident and it never goes out of style," Parton said when she released her Joleans collection with Good American.
If there's one thing you'll always be able to find in a thrift store, it's some denim. All you need is a blonde wig and a couple of accessories and you'll look like Parton in one of her denim looks in no time.
Where to shop local for Halloween
Shopping vintage isn't limited to a Parton Halloween costume. Here are some Knoxville vintage stores to try for any Halloween look, or just to find clothes for day-to-day wear.
- The Back Pocket, 105B W. Jackson Ave.
- Chic Vintage, 133 W. Jackson Ave.
- Contra, 125 S. Central St.
- Golden Threads, 445 S. Gay St.
- Mood Ring Vintage, 906 Sevier Ave.
- Nostalgia Bearden, 5214 Homberg Drive
- Nostalgia South, 4022 Chapman Highway
- Plugged In Vintage, 1715 Cumberland Ave.
- Retrospect Vintage Store, 1121 N. Central St.
- Wabi & Wear Repair, 122 S. Gay St.
Afton Pratt covers trending and breaking news for Knox News and Tennessee. She can be reached at ampratt@usatodayco.com.
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