Marilyn Monroe Costumes, Accessories, and Makeup Tips
Marilyn had so many iconic looks that you have choices when putting together a costume. What look stands out to you? The white halter dress of The Seven Year Itch? Or is it the bold pink dress she wore when she sang Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend? Put together a hot costume that you can have fun with (and in).
The Seven Year Itch
Shoes for the Seven Year Itch Look
413 DeeDee, 4" Stiletto Heel Mule, White Patent - Size 8
Amazon Price: $45.90 (as of 12/02/2009)
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If you are going for the Seven Year Itch Marilyn Monroe look, with the white halter dress, these shoes are similar to the ones she wore. The shoes you chose MUST be high heels - that completes the look.
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Iconic Gold Dress
This look requires an attitude. To pull this off you must not just think you are the most sexy woman in the room, you must know it, and you must own it!
This look is also a great opportunity to make a modern interpretation of a Marilyn Monroe look. With the wig and makeup right, even this modern sexy outfit will evoke this image of Marilyn Monroe without question. How To Do the Makeup
Mekup Instructions the Marilyn Monroe Look
- The Glam Guide: How To Do Marilyn Monroe Makeup: Step by Step Tips
- Marilyn Monroe's makeup has been the paragon of Glamour Girl makeup since the 1950s. While Marilyn already had a good grasp of cosmetics and glamour in her "Norma Jean" days, her look was polished by the studios, most of all through the genius of her personal makeup artist, Allan "Whitey" Snyder.
- Marilyn's Make-up Secrets: Take Two! | makeup secrets, Marilyn Monroe | teamsugar
- Let's take a look at how she highlighted certain features and how she lined her eyes (which is very specific even though most websites just say that she used liquid liner, that is false!).
Getting the Marilyn Monroe Look
Step By Step Make-Up Tutorials
Makeup Tips for a Classic 1950s Pinup Look : How to Apply a 1950's Pinup Beauty Mark
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Making Faces
Making Faces
Follow the instructions in this book for the "Bombshell" to get a great Marilyn Monroe style face.
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 12/02/2009)
Marilyn Monroe Jewelry
Don't forget to pick up the perfect accessories. The Marilyn Costume Jewelry Set is an officially licensed Marilyn Monroe product. The set includes a rhinestone 19" long necklace and matching 1" long earrings. Accessories are the best way to complete the look and polish off your costume.
Costume Accessories: Marilyn Monroe Jewelry Set
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend is a song Marilyn Monroe sang in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
. This is certainly a classic! That dress, with its oversized bow in the back is immediately recognizable. The key to this costume is obviously the accessories. The diamonds are a must, and the long gloves make you stand out from the crowd.
Marilyn Monroe sings "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend"
Choker & Bracelet
Diamonds! Diamonds! Diamonds!
Shoes for the Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Look
Pleaser Women's Enchant-46 Ankle Strap Sandal,Silver Metallic PU,7 M US
If you are going for the Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Marilyn Monroe look, then of course you will want to add some bling to the shoes too.
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Couple Costumes
Marilyn & Elvis
Marilyn & Elvis
Marilyn and JFK
Joe DiMaggio Costumes
Go as Marilyn Monroe & Joe DiMaggio!
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John F. Kennedy Costume
JFK Mask
Pair this mask with any dark suit and you have yourself a great John F. Kennedy Costume.
Get a Little Background Information
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Marilyn Monroe: Icon of an Era
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Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) was an actress, singer, and model. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, she was destined for fame. Marilyn was married to Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller, and allegedly had affairs with President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, a...
I Want to Be Loved By You - White Satin Dress
This costume makes a great one for a formal costume party. Loose the black sash on this dress and you will have a great likeness to the one Marilyn is wearing in this famous shot. The long white gloves complete the outfit and the look.
Costumes
Casual Marilyn Monroe
Vintage Holiday Sheer Black Lace Top Rhinestone Buttons - Large
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Leg Avenue Halloween Speical fishnet Backseam Panty Hose 9015A(BLACK,One Size)
Amazon Price: $1.66 (as of 12/02/2009)
French Toast Pleated Skirt (Sizes 7-20) - black, 7
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 12/02/2009)
Other Dress Options
50's Rockabilly Black & White Polkadot Halter Dress Sundress
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50's Rockabilly Satin Dot Halter Holiday Party Cocktail Prom Dress Sundress
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50's Rockabilly Tux Ruffle Sundress Holiday Dress JR Plus Size
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Other Dress Options
Marilyn Monroe Costume Guestbook
Any ideas or comments on putting together a great Marilyn Monroe costume? Let us know what you think...
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- Laniann Laniann Oct 27, 2009 @ 6:54 pm
- Marilyn Monroe was gorgeous, what a great resource for anyone wanting to copy her style. 5*
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- Frankster Frankster Oct 30, 2008 @ 7:10 pm
- Wow. Great lens! 5 stars! Bear hugs, Frankster
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- Oct 30, 2008 @ 1:14 am
- she's an icon and inspiration on today's generation.
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- zandaloo zandaloo Oct 21, 2008 @ 11:21 pm
- Wow! This was a very well done lens: entertaining, informative, colorful, and lots of great pictures and shopping advice. Thanks!
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- JessieA JessieA Oct 21, 2008 @ 6:30 pm
- Wow you did a fabulous job at this lens! I am inspired to dress up as Marilyn for Halloween now! 5 Stars for this Ab Fab Lens:)
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- alyson hurst alyson hurst Oct 20, 2008 @ 9:55 pm
- love marilyn monroe!..she's such an icon! i love this site and all of the info on it too! i'm going to be her as in the "seven year itch" for halloween...so i can't wait!
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Oct 6, 2008 @ 10:46 am
- Ah, what a cool lens. You may have guessed that I am a fan of Marilyn Monroe and would love being able to pull off wearing her Halloween Costume! She was such an amazing individual. You've done a great job with your lens.
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