Why Does Dolly Wear Gloves?

"I have a tendency to have keloid scar tissue, and I have a tendency where if I have any kind of scars anywhere then they kind of have a purple tinge that I can never get rid of," Dolly said. "So [my tattoos] are all pastels, what few that I have, and they're meant to cover some scars."

Why does Dolly Parton cover her hands up?

Dolly Parton is always wearing fingerless gloves and long-sleeved outfits. The country singer may be covering up scars and tattoos. Dolly's creative director, Steve Summers, said she wears them to hide certain features like her hands and elbows.

When did Dolly Parton start wearing gloves?

Dolly Parton seemingly started wearing gloves in 2010

According to The Sun, the “9 to 5” singer began wearing gloves in public in 2010. The site quoted the owner of the Dollymania fan page, Duane Gordon, speculating as to why.