Signature Style
When Parton was cast as Mona Stangley in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas she used some real-life inspiration for the look of her character. In the film, Parton runs a brothel called the “Chicken Ranch” and sports a particular look which she later noted was inspired by reality.
She said in an interview that while she was growing up she saw a lady of the night who had yellow hair piled on top of her head, bright red lipstick, rouge powder, and high heels. She decided this was the look she wanted for the film.