Get the iconic bombshell’s look with timeless (& bold) pieces
Ah, the great beauty Marilyn Monroe. Best known for her revealing white halter dress billowing over a subway grate, the Hollywood scarlet also loved a good cigarette pant, slinky sweater, and understated pieces. Top off the look with some sculpted curls and a red lip, and you’re ready for any subway grate or stiff breeze that comes your way.
UO Perfect Turtleneck Top, $34, urbanoutfitters.com
Martie Slim Crop Pant, $79.50, jcrew.com
Selected Femme Long Sleeve Knit Sweater, $79, asos.com
Low V-Neck Cricket Jumper, $65, topshop.com
Image Sources: Top left, photo for LIFE magazine by Alfred Eisenstaedt, 1953, divinemarilynmonroe.canalblog.com. Top right, unknown photographer, date and original publication, weheartit.com. Bottom left and right, photos by Milton Greene, 1955, marilynmonroe.com. Made with Canva.