Marilyn Monroe was one of the most remarkable personalities in her era. Even though the actress didn’t make it big in her acting career, she had always been in the headlines for her scandalous life and her unique style statement.
Looking back in Monroe’s era, here are the five major fashion and style tips you need to introduce in your life to up your fashion game.
Embrace Your Body
Marilyn Monroe viewed her body as a wonderland. She loved every single bone and piece of flesh. The actress did not want to hide behind loose clothing or baggy jackets in order to cover up her curves. She always made an effort to highlight her figure.
She does not believe in body ratios, hip to waist measurements or other theories. She wanted to show off her body with every item of clothing she wore. These days, women are locked away in their apple-shaped, pear-shaped, and multiple-shaped figures and work their clothes around the same, but Monroe always followed the concept of “if you have it, flaunt it!”
Many photos show the actress in her swimwear, lying on the beach and enjoying herself without a care. She accepted her scars, her cellulite and her birthmarks with pride as part of her own body. Monroe wore bodycon dresses and slightly skin-showing clothing that made her appear glamorous and attractive!
Accessories are the answer!
If you have watched the movie “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” you will know Monroe’s love for accessories. She encounters a tiara for the first time and tries it on as a necklace as she doesn’t know how to wear it. But since the tiara doesn’t fit around her neck, she goes ahead and puts the tiara on to her head and says, “I always love finding new places to wear diamonds!”. She was inspired to create the character by her own personality.
Marilyn’s attire would never be complete without a piece of accessory added to it. She collects jewels in all shapes and sizes! She believes that any plain or flat piece of clothing can be made to look more interesting by adding an accessory. She could make any boring thing look good! The woman was always wearing jewelry, whether it was tiny pearls or ruby-rose earrings, chic diamond rings or necklaces.
There are many alternatives to diamonds and other expensive jewelry. First copies, junk jewellery and oxidized pieces give us so many options that we can’t be mad.
Your Highpoints is your highest point
Monroe was gifted not only with a beautiful, but also with an intelligent brain. She knew what her best angles were, and she was well aware of all her fine features. She knew which parts to conceal and which to highlight. Whitey Snyder was her makeup artist who created the Marilyn look. This required many makeup products and a precise technique.
Monroe’s iconic cat eyes, the bold red lip and the accentuated beauty mark would steal the hearts of millions in a jiffy. Fitted clothes and slim dresses, with flattering necklines and tailored hemlines, embraced the hourglass figure. She was referred to as a blonde bombshell, and she also presented herself with panache.
Find Your Signature Style
Monroe leaves a legacy. Marilyn will forever be known for her white halter dress with red lips, short hairstyle and a halter neckline. The actress selected all her outfits according to however she felt wearing them and boy, did she try different styles and colors like it was nobody’s business. Her vintage dresses were always so perfect!
Find your signature style. You don’t need to create it, just pick something that defines you and makes a statement about who you are. Be it a color, a style of dressing, a pattern, or any design, orchestrate your signature style in a way that people start noticing it—Monroe inclined muted tones of colors and bold makeup and skin show clothes.
Now we’re not telling you to be uncomfortable in trying something different, but as we live in a world so rich in styles, it is not hard to create your own identifying what suits you better and what feels right as you wear it and carry it off as you own it.
The red lips of the iconic icon
Monroe was the one to introduce scarlet lips in the 1950s. This blonde woman wearing red lipstick was admired by the whole of America. Despite the fact that many people thought she was too bold to wear red, and unfortunately, some still do, red lipstick is a very attractive color.
Her trademark look with her luscious, red lips and black beauty marks on her cheeks gave off a confidence that was unmatched. Monroe, however, never seemed to try too hard as a lady. She maintained a fine balance between wearing it well and going overboard.
If you want to achieve her signature look, moisturize your lips to make sure they are hydrated. Then, use a neutral-colored lip pencil to align them. Once they’re covered with a good quality foundation base, go ahead and apply an alluring shade of red and blot the same to give a natural yet enchanting look.
Short hair is a great way to bring out your best features.
Monroe wore her blonde hair with pride in the days of long, silky hair. She was a queen. In order to highlight her sense of style and makeup, Monroe opted for short haircuts. This way her face is in focus while the hair adds drama. It is obvious that her platinum blonde hair looks stunning.
Many people taunted her about short hair not being girly enough, but Monroe’s short hair highlighted her feminine style in all ways accurately.
To achieve the very famous Monroe’s hairdo, apply setting lotion to blow-dried hair and twist the small section of hair strands into curls and secure them tightly into the roots with roller clips. After an hour, remove the rollers and gently shake the curls.
High Heels are always a good choice
Monroe wore heels because she has never been seen in flats or shoes. She had an unusual gait which involved hip-swinging and filing her one heel down just a little lower than the other. She always turned heads whenever she walked into a room. She knew wearing high heels made her look taller.
Monroe wore every type of heel ever invented. Pump heels, stilettoes, wedges and peep-toes were all worn by Monroe.
LWD’s are the new LBD’s
We live in a world of LBDs (little black dresses), but the iconic Monroe look wasn’t complete without a little white dress! Most of the world recognizes her with the iconic halter neck, the white pleated dress she wore in the movie “The Seven Year Itch.” That sleeveless dress gained way more popularity than the entire movie.
Marilyn had a thing for white dresses. She wore them more than any other color. White made her look classy, elegant, hot and sophisticated. She paired it up with her patent thick black cat-eye and the red lipstick and short blonder hair—white color suits any skin complexion, body type, and personality.
You can get the Marilyn Monroe look by wearing a little white dress with stunning heels, red lips and cat-eyes. You cannot go blonder if you aren’t already but go ahead with curling your hair up to add glam to your look.
The Takeaway
Marilyn broke the stereotypes of the black and white era with her bold fashion choices. The actress was often criticised for her bold decisions, but her fashion impact is still felt in the modern world, even decades after her death.
Marilyn Monroe didn’t have the perfect figure or flawless skin and long beautiful silky hair, yet she became the poster girl of perfection by carrying herself confidently and unapologetically. Even though she was curvy, bold and busty at a time when society’s acceptance was more restricted than it is today, Marilyn Monroe made a significant impact on the world.