The name ‘Marilyn Monroe’ is synonymous with being fashionable and sensual. She was an actress who was known for her sex appeal and her bold fashion sense. She was a diva in every way and never failed to make headlines with her breathtakingly gorgeous looks!
With Netflix announcing a film on Marilyn’s life, titled ‘Blonde’, we thought it would only be apt to take a trip down the memory lane. Have a look at some of the most iconic looks of Marilyn Monroe that took our breath away!
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White halter dress
This is probably one of the most famous looks of the diva. She wore a white halter dress in a scene from the film ‘Seven Year Itch’ and paired it with bright red lipstick. It is said that each pleat of this dress was hand-sewn.
Orange dress
Marilyn wore an orange strappy dress on the sets of the film ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’. The dress accentuated her curves perfectly. The actress paired the dress with delicate earrings and a matching floor-length shawl.
Pink dress with gloves
In the film ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’, Marilyn wears a bright pink gown with gloves while singing the iconic song, ‘Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend’. She paired it with diamond earrings, a necklace and bracelets.
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Gold shimmery dress
Another look of hers that became immensely popular was her gold, body-hugging dress that she wore to then President John F. Kennedy’s 45th birthday celebration. She sang the famous ‘Happy birthday Mr President’ song in this dress.