FEMAIL celebrates Dolly Parton's 71st birthday

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Dolly, 71, is known for her over-the-top glitzy style
FEMAIL highlights the five style lessons we've learned from the singer and the items you need to get the 'Dolly' look

Published: 14:15 EST, 19 January 2017 | Updated: 21:50 EST, 19 January 2017

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Today marks Dolly Parton's 71st birthday!

While the Tennessee native may be an award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actress, author, businesswoman, AND philanthropist, she might be best known for her glitzy over-the-top ensembles.

To celebrate her birthday, FEMAIL highlights the five style lessons we've learned from the country crooner, and detail the items you need to achieve the 'Dolly' look - hairspray not included.

1. SEQUINS ARE YOUR FRIEND: There's no such thing as too much glitz for Dolly. Wear sequins all day, everyday.

Glitz and glam: No one sparkles and shines quite like Ms. Dolly Parton

SHOP SEQUINS NOW

Shine on: Left: Zara blazer, $39.99, zara.com. Right: MICHAEL Michael Kors top, $142, farfetch.com

Sequins galore: Left: House of CB dress, $165, houseofcb.com. Right: Pretty Little Thing skirt, $43.75, prettylittlething.com

2. TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: Blend in? No way! Stand out from the crowd in bold animal prints. Dolly opts for leopard.

Animal instinct: Dolly, 71, has never shied away from rocking leopard print pieces

SHOP LEOPARD PRINT NOW

Jungle fever: Left: Dolce & Gabbana top, $695, marissacollections.com. Right: Zara coat, $39.99, zara.com

Rawr: Left: Warehouse dress, $27, warehouse-london.com. Right: Pretty Little Thing, $21, prettylittlething.com

3. BORROW FROM THE BOYS: As girly as the singer is, she still fancies a pantsuit – with bling, of course! If the suit fits (snug), wear it!

Suit up: The country crooner loves to wear form-fitting pantsuits on and off the stage

SHOP PANTSUITS NOW

Pretty prints: Left: Gucci blazer, $2,700, net-a-porter.com + Gucci pants, $1,400, net-a-porter.com. Right: DVF blazer, $147, matchesfashion.com + DVF pants, $98, matchesfashion.com

Simple solids: Left: Lavish Alice blazer, $81.05, lavishalice.com + Lavish Alice pants, $76.14, lavishalice.com. Right: Millie Mackintosh blazer, $122.95, millie-mackintosh.com + Millie Mackintosh pants, $86.06, millie-mackintosh.com

4. GET IN THE SWING OF THINGS: Fringe has it's benefits. The fun and flirty detail moves with your body and guarantees that all eyes are on you.

Fringe benefits: The '9 to 5' singer has sported a variety of fringe adorned ensembles throughout the years

SHOP FRINGE NOW

Shake it: Left: Marchesa Notte dress, $398, net-a-porter.com. Right: Topshop dress, $110, topshop.com

Make it move: Left: Lilly Sarti skirt, $680, farfetch.com. Right: H&M skirt, $24.99, hm.com

5. SUBTLY SHOW SKIN: Dolly proves that you don't have to bare it all to look sexy. With sheer panels and delicate lace the 'I Will Always Love You' singer flaunts her best assets.