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Marilyn Monroe: Fashion Icon's Glamorous Style Revealed
10 May
Summary
- Monroe felt alienated by high fashion but zero interest in trends.
- She preferred neutral colors to showcase her figure in the 1950s.
- A 1962 dress sold for $4.81 million and was worn by Kardashian.
Marilyn Monroe's enduring legacy includes her iconic and glamorous fashion sense. Her career, spanning from 1946, saw her become a style influencer in films like "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "The Seven Year Itch," as well as at prestigious events such as the Oscars and a meeting with Queen Elizabeth.
Despite her outward glamour, Monroe reportedly felt "alienated" by high fashion and had "zero interest in following trends." She favored "neutral" colors and simple, "sexy but simple" designs, often with the help of designers Norman Norell and George Nardiello.
Monroe's most memorable ensembles include the 1953 hot pink strapless dress for "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," a white lace gown for "How to Marry a Millionaire," and the gold lamé dress worn to meet Queen Elizabeth in 1956.
A 1962 gown, famously worn to President John F. Kennedy's birthday, featured 2,500 hand-sewn crystals and sold for a record $4.81 million. Kim Kardashian wore this dress in 2022, sparking debate about its preservation.
