Marilyn Monroe's Off Duty Style and Why She Dresses for Men

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Marilyn Monroe's off Duty Style and why she dresses for me
July 1952
I DRESS FOR MEN says Marilyn Monroe
I wonder why most women dress for women? I think that's a mistake; for myself it would be, anyway. I happen to like men, so I usually like the same things they like. Therefore it's a matter of simple logic that, of course, I dress for men! Also, I am aware, that I am a woman, and I enjoy being a woman. I don't think I could dress like the illustrations in the high - fashion magazines. For that you require what is thought as a Vogueish figure , and is, I believe, a boyish type figure and I don't have a boyish figure. To begin with, I believe your body should make your clothes look good - instead of using clothes to make the body conform to what is considered fashionable at the moment, distorted or not. That's why I don't care for " unorganic" clothes- clothes that have no relation to the body. Clothes, it seems to me, should have a relationship to the body, not be something distinct from it. I don't feel that ruffles mean femininity. You can't put on womanliness; you have to be womanly. Part of being a woman is the desire to please a man, a very important part. That's nature, and you can't get away from it. In the 20th Century-Fox picture I am doing with Cary Grant , "Monkey business", I wear only two dresses . They're daytime dresses, somewhat on the tailored side. But they prove you don't have to be obvious to be feminine. Billy Travilla has designed them first, to follow natural body lines, and second, without any attempt to disguise the fact that there is a body underneath.I have been criticized for wearing as little lingerie as possible. Yet, I have also been accused of appearing in the Twentieth Century-Fox commissary in lingerie. It happened while I was making "We're Not Married" - in which I wear a one piece black bathing suit. One day I went directly to lunch in that suit, with a robe worn over it. The shooting schedule called for me to wear the bathing suit all day, so I kept it on. The robe must have done a pretty good job of covering me, because the next day a column carried the report that I had lunched in bra and panties! The only people who have criticized my clothes so far are women. It all started when a columnist disliked a dress I wore to a cocktail party and said I would have looked better in hopsacking. The studio then released a picture of me as "the girl who looks good even in hopsacking". Later, still carrying the ball, a columnist criticized another cocktail party dress I wore, saying I should have worn a gunnysack. But I wore the very same dress for 10,000 Marines at Camp Pendleton, and they seemed to like it. At least, I heard no complains! This was a strapless beige lace dress that dipped, not too much in front and had a fishtail effect in back. How wrong can you go with simple beige lace?Men like simplicity in clothes, and so do I. There’s nothing so startling about that. Many famous women have followed the basic rules of selecting suitable, timeless clothes that they can wear for years. And in basic colors like black, white, grey and red. Red gets response! Busy prints or busy lines in a dress get tiring.Of course, it’s natural for women to respond to the freshness of fashion edicts; like this is a purple season, or the bouffant silhouette is it. There’s something feminine in that, too.
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[@helenadacunhaaa]

Hello! I would like to know the name of the song on the background. It’s so beautiful

[@samiam2088]

To be honest, I don’t really trust anything Marilyn Monroe ever said in interviews. Marilyn was a persona and carefully crafted by publicists and her studios. She had a stylist and a makeup artist and her look was meticulously planned by professionals. She was extremely shy and socially anxious. I would much prefer to read a diary of hers/ personal correspondence than any interview of the time period.

[@leemythic4400]

Underrated comment

[@saranimi7117]

Agreed!

[@melis6294]

I agree, also take into account that this woman was heavily medicated and visited many therapists due to her emotional state. She was a product of the big companies and they had to "sell her" in the certain way to generate more attention therefore more money. The other thing people don't talk much about it is that she acted out sexually, she had a sex addiction problem Due to her traumatic childhood where sexual abuse was present and the fact that she never got helped to heal that trauma.

[@samiam2088]

@@melis6294 I don’t feel comfortable making an assessment regarding her mental health/sexuality as influencing her personal style and fashion choices. She was marketed as a “sex symbol” and her fashion choices were not really her own. I think this interview was scripted by a studio to keep in line with her public image and that’s as far as I am willing to go on that matter. Any modern day assessment of her sexuality and/or her mental health is colored by sexist norms of the time against women and a lack of understanding around mental health and trauma overall.

[@nancybreaux9684]

Agreed.

[@AvecPoesie]

I always adored the chic simplicity of Marilyn's off-duty style. She was never excessively adorned.

[@Laurajaneatelier]

I agree it is so chic and classic!

[@themango9644]

Me too

[@Demi.d3mi]

I love Marilyn's style, she inspires me to show off my figure and it helps me feel more confident and feminine😊

[@nancybreaux9684]

Yes mam we have one life to live. You better work those curves just keep it classy and tasteful. I am doing the same.

[@belenusiskeis6138]

same!

[@nancymarkiewick3557]

@@nancybreaux9684 hi Nancy. How do you say your last name. Just wonder. Nancy, Detroit

[@sunshinejewel2952]

I love how she leads with her femininity. That’s a woman’s power. To me when she dressed down she wasn’t dressing like a guy just it was relaxed and still feminine like she said.

[@shodanart]

Exactly! Well said! ❤️

[@butterfliesglowx9425]

😬

[@saraht1367]

As I get older (I'm in my 30s) I find that simple and chic clothes like what Marilyn wears has become my preference. That way I never feel like I'm a slave to a trend, plus the simplicity helps me understand what looks good on my body better. Thanks for the great video.

[@nancybreaux9684]

Same I am 40 I keep it simple and chic ad well.

[@helenf5896]

So many jealous women!

[@thelordsside5100]

Marilyn Monroe set all the trends for the curly bob. I wish someone would talk about her hair styles.

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

If that occurs, I hope everyone remembers to wear their hair in a style that compliments their face, body and personal style.

[@themango9644]

I'm obsessed with Marilyn personal style. I love the trousers and the sweaters and i love how she has her basics then really timeless glamorous clothes. Its honestly so smart. Also i really liked the reading the book part🙂🖤

[@gisellehyfr6044]

She was so ahead of her time. She told her truth and people hated her for it... probably because they could relate ? But they were scared to admit that. As a curvy woman I understand her so much! I need to show off my figure

[@spookyariel1]

She said what they told her to say. She hated that she was reduced to nothing but an object.

[@darlingmoon003]

She liked to wear fresh flowers; I liked that idea. I read that some women use to wear a bouquet of flowers on their sleeves to smell good all day. I don't know if that's true or not. The most popular flowers to do so were violets.

[@irenec7665]

It is true. Deodorant wasn’t very strong, if she even used it. Most women used corn starch or baby powder in her generation. Even if you were clean, if it was hot, and the red bitch was in town, the flowers would help you stay smelling good, as the day wore on. Violets have a very strong scent that lasts.

[@JJ-jx7ll]

In South India, women still style their hair with fresh flowers!

[@r.22r]

@@JJ-jx7ll true for all of India. Fresh flowers are still a big part of womens traditional style🙂

[@SineadMaria211]

She instinctively knew how to dress for her figure

[@Kinglystateof]

There’s a true logic to how she dressed she understood that the fit of a well made garment is more important than print or trend. She liked to play with her hair more than her clothing really and that makes sense. Having a “uniform” is pretty frugal and a very modest take on money and fashion

[@adrianghandtchi1562]

I can see why people would be angry by that statement out of context, but all the things that she says about clothing and fashion are very sensible things and insightful too.

[@MorticiasTwin07]

Marilyn made glamour seen effortless and easy. Even wearing jeans or Capri pants she still looked chic.

[@raquelherrera4326]

One of the most beautiful & iconic woman in the world 💋

[@sarahmclin2434]

She definitely selected amazing clothing! She's such a style muse. It's important to wear clothing that works well with the body you have and comfortable.

[@hausacat]

And that is why she is a true icon. Thank you for this fabulous presentation.

[@missmm1302]

Please do something similar on Sophia Loren, I’d love to know more about her style and beauty products she uses.

[@isabelleperez2895]

Me too! For me she was the most beautiful woman of all time, and I love her style!

[@bridgetbarba4170]

Sophia Loren is a beauty too, love her, starting my scrap book on her, MM, and Liz Taylor, all timeless

[@stephaniepersin4145]

Sophia uses plastic surgery.

[@minombre_xjj3445]

Marilyn had surgery too, so what?

[@chiaras6019]

sophia may have used plastic surgery now, but GOD if she wasn't a natural beauty

[@EverythingMaryWalker]

Thanks for showing us the pages of the book. It was both beautiful and very relaxing with the music. It takes you back to that 50s and early 60s era of classic chic. I loved seeing those classic wardrobe pieces Really inspirational. I want to get that book.

[@sarah-annecarney7552]

These interviews show how down to earth she actually was. She was honest about her preferences and reasoning.

[@catarinasacount]

instead of a blouse, flowers! how iconic

[@caramelrose819]

Loved her fashion sense. Feminine without all the ruffles. Super tiny waist gave her that hourglass waist.

[@karmathegiant]

Very interesting. It really looks like she had a stylist. I never realized she didn’t wear flower 🌸 prints either.

[@themango9644]

@Alejandro Ascencio we know idiot🙄

[@AnnaMaria-oy1fp]

Yes she did. They all did.

[@tinkerbellys]

@Alejandro Ascencio she was also sexually assaulted all through her childhood, so that really affects someone

[@sarahholland2600]

Billy Travilla designed most of her film costumes. His design sketches are online if you Google. They're beautiful.

[@lolabear3862]

I agree with everything Marilyn said. Only difference is I do dress for myself. Meaning, I know that I do not have a model's figure. I have a naturally large bust, small waist, medium hips and long legs. When I wear clothes, I accentuate my womanly figure because it makes me appreciate my body, and I dress specifically for my figure and not how some article or blogger says I should. My body dictates my fashion choices. I find it makes me more confident dressing for my body. A man's appreciation is just a perk. 😉

[@imxel2193]

I honestly think that was Marilyn’s take too. Due to the times i think they pushed out a ‘narrative’ on Marilyn, if you get where I’m going.

[@celesteadeanes4478]

I think you have a models figure . The right kind of model.

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

There are plenty of full figured models.

[@ekatarinavi9761]

"you can be feminen in jeans" THANK YOU,it means a lot 😄

[@autumnleaves-77]

Looking through the Christie's book of Marilyn's personal property was really interesting.

[@italymilan9869]

The first woman to actually admit she dresses for men and not get shamed 😍 gosh I love her. Now a woman makes that statement she gets blacklash because “she’s not dressing for herself “

[@beriltekeoglu3575]

agreed.

[@anonhate8732]

Yes but she's still dressing for herself in a sense right she likes the attention it gets her from men

[@italymilan9869]

@@anonhate8732 I understand that , unfortunately that’s not the point I’m making, however I do agree .

[@imxel2193]

@@italymilan9869 That’s because your point doesn’t make sense. Marilyn was a highly intelligent person and your comment was quite simple.

[@italymilan9869]

@@imxel2193 That’s ok Imani I can see it just doesn’t make sense to you Imani. I’m glad 20 others comprehended though 😊👍🏾

[@Lexani.vntgegirl]

She is so beautiful and so classy! Thank you for making fascinating videos like these💖

[@Vintagestylewins]

Don’t agree with that statement but still adore her

[@cantstopsinging]

Also we need to keep in mind how long ago this was with the line of thinking.

[@Vintagestylewins]

@@cantstopsinging forsure!

[@Cinnamun52]

I think it sounds different than she meant it because women were supposed to be feminine and girly and she wanted to stand out by emphasising the standard.

[@theresag1969]

@@Cinnamun52 She had power in her femininity, she didn't feel the need to compete with men by acting like one and constantly proving herself, like a lot of woman today. Did you know she had her own production company when most women didn't?

[@Cinnamun52]

@@theresag1969 you said it right. I didn't mean to say she played overly feminine because she didn't have anything else. That was a product of the time. I also think she wanted to reform her insecure childhood identity.

[@genfermin4774]

I don’t agree with her outlook but I respect her and her opinions!! I do understand that these were different times. I love Marilyn’s style and beauty.

[@Toastywiththemosty69]

let me guess, you're a feminist?

[@cstarv]

Marilyn proves, the clothes don't make the woman, the woman makes the clothes. So many simply looking lines and yet she makes them look fabulous

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Happy Birthday, Marilyn. Still the world's Favorite Star. 6/1/2022.

[@Tina06019]

Her answers make sense to me, even though I wear print cotton shirts, trim-fitting cargo pants and boots or oxfords 90% of the time. It suits my figure. Her LBD collection was amazing!

[@Digmer]

as a new lawyer, i get worried sometimes that if a dress up too girly or "pretty" i might get unwanted attention, so the basic black outfit and clean sober makeup is my security blanket, but i do hope to keep moving on my career and life so i feel secure enough to dress like i want for me and only for me without worrying about random creepers.

[@Ms.A422]

You're a lawyer you are the Boss you can fire them lol assuming you own your own firm ofc.

[@Digmer]

@@Ms.A422 now i do xD but all girls so i can have fun with colors and makeup!!!

[@bridgetbarba4170]

Thank you for the MM research, greatly appreciate your hard work on this video.

[@mrbatman4robin]

We'll never know if that is really Marilyn Monroe replying or her publicist or studio. Most likely the latter as was standard practice in the fifties.

[@safiae6875]

Such a lovely video thank you. Her style was ahead of her time! such lovely pieces so unique.

[@petrichorweather350]

You wont always agree with someone, even someone you love. Marilyn contributed so much during her time 👏

[@selinap9999]

Love your videos 😍🤗 I'm all about vintage style! Could you do a vintage inspired laundry routine/how they took care of their clothes? 💕😍

[@jolynnwhite7946]

If y study her movie costumes, va va va boom and she inspired street style, cocktail hour style, evening, formal wear as well for the average lady as they said want to be 🌷

[@innatozakian9724]

Hello Laura! Love love love this video on Marilyn Monroe!!!♥️♥️♥️💄👠😘 Her fashion style is so iconic! I have the same book 📖 but didn’t have a chance to look through it. Thank you for sharing so we enjoyed. I also got your new Marilyn Monroe Pen from your Vintage Doll Cosmetics line. 😊🖋❤️ and your makeup 💄 brushes too! Love you and your videos Laura 😎♥️♥️♥️ Inna

[@Cardsmaster]

Thanks for sharing the Christie’s book. The layouts are magnificent.

[@halleyangel1706]

I never hated the idea of dressing for your man. I really enjoy when my man says he loves seeing me in certain pieces I wear. It's a turn on. Marilyn understood that very well

[@PtboCaroline]

Really enjoyed you flipping through the book. Just lovely 😊

[@charlieredworth2462]

shes an angel just when you hear her talk she always speaks truth and common sence her fashion is so inspiring i wish she was here to make them fashion trends in our society today ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leewhitaker538]

~ Enjoyed the flip through. Please do Diahann Carroll’s wardrobe next.

[@aml9439]

Yes! Diahann would be amazing 👏

[@Cultivatingjoy07]

I'm so curious to find out what kind of bags did she prefer, use etc, it's hard to find online! Great videos

[@jmjpmc]

Thank you for looking through the book for us.....LOVED THAT SO MUCH!!! ❤️from Chicago

[@rachelbegmusic]

I love what she says. Not everything i can relate with myself but thats okay. We are all different women and we can relate to someone only at some degrees , not as whole. Thats what humans are like , all different yet same at some points . But i definitely agree to one thing that whether you love something or not. If you really wanna make a wonderful impression , dress according to your body. And you'll love when you see how much difference it can make in your appearance. Also style should be a unique signature of you and shouldn't be out of the latest trends. Because trends fade but your style wont.

[@celesteadeanes4478]

Maryln was a true artist ...everything she wore can be worn today with great sucess ..truly ahead of her time!!! I grieve for our loss. Amzaed every time I peruse her life information. I'm still learning.

[@reluctantlasvegan4761]

I Love💘 the background music. Great mood✨

[@irisiperle3369]

Thank you so much for this video on Marilyn and sharing each page of your book! I would love a video on Jean Harlow, Marilyn's Idol!

[@LadyCoyKoi]

Wow ... never thought I would have something in common with Marylin Monroe. I too wear boys jeans, but my reason is due to having thick thighs and butt, but small hips and smaller waist. Boys husky jeans are the only jeans I would feel comfortable in, due to how they are cut and sewn to fit with my body type. Though personally I prefer 1970s palazzo pants. 🥰

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[@cara0405]

This is so fun! Love that you shared the book with all of us!💎

[@kathleengenieve3804]

I think it would be interesting if you would do something on Italian 1960s actress Virna Lisi. She was blonde like Marilyn but had piercing turquoise blue eyes. I guess you could say she was sort of like the Italian Marilyn. Virna Lisi had a cute figure, but mostly she had a very arrestingly beautiful face.

[@user-yd4yr5hr3s]

Yup that’s me thank you with all my heart first time watching you much love and appreciation ❤️💕

[@rosefrancaise]

Interesting to imagine that Marilyn was so forthcoming in an interview! Unexpected...if true.

[@Strutability]

She had such a healthy mindset, I wish I could be firends with her :)

[@Quaronna]

Her mindset was healthy but her mind wasn't.

[@Abba_Jesus]

@@Quaronna her mindset is healthy but the people around her destroy her.

[@annobrien8942]

enjoyed looking at the Christie's catalogue

[@OhMyVintage]

What a great book and I love her entire wardrobe 😍❤

[@melissamilkquakez4932]

Wow, how amazing would it be to be able to buy one or several of Marilyn's dresses or shirts and actually wear them 🤩❤ I absolutely love her... that would be a dream come true for me

[@bridgetbarba4170]

True, my goal is buy something of MM

[@aaguilar1962]

I really love her energy and style.

[@cle6866]

So much love and work went into this video! Thank you so much for the detailed shots and the look at the book.

[@LadyGodiva7460]

Nobody else thinks it's the sweetest thing she slipped a $50 in the returned clothes? I get she was famous but that's the sweetest

[@rhodayackez9570]

I'm watching, so peaceful with the music and photos of her dresses. Bthdn BAM, a commercial hits. Very unnerving. I do enjoy your videos otherwisd

[@pipermarie8393]

I love Marylin..never heard the story of her taking the pic and still looking good even in a sack..that’s classic Marylin

[@patriciamercer9960]

Fabulous video. She did indeed make the dress. Thank you

[@laurahunter1690]

I enjoyed how you did this video. Loved looking through that book

[@meredithslack850]

Loved this video. Also enjoyed the background music.

[@twinflamesundercoverthanks5274]

That’s stunning she’s so ahead of her time

[@ruthrattner5609]

I’m in love with her philosophy, I totally agree❤️

[@emanuelaemanuela]

"I dress for men, I wonder why most women dress for women" Never dressed for anyone else but me, but ok

[@milkyway1125]

i thought it was a funny comment considering many women are gay or at least bisexual lol

[@elaineowens9827]

A lot of the movie stars dressed so elegant in marilyns time period it was such a fabulous look

[@Kellybird12]

I really enjoyed this Laura. Thank you!

[@sylviejacomelli534]

Merci pour vos vidéos et surtout quand il s agit de marilyn monroe 👍

[@lunarlionlilith]

I truly wish her energy supports me with my dreams. I desire so much. Even though her life was fucked up and she went through an unbelievable amount of pain, I empathize with her desire for stardom.

[@DalainaRenee]

Very interesting facts about her style ✨

[@mariainman3618]

❤️ I think this is my favorite video out of all of your videos I watched❤️

[@francoise4841]

I love the clothes Marilyn wore. Such taste ❤️

[@melaniegonzalezart8506]

Amazing video content!!! You sharing the auction wardrobe was a suprise to me and enjoyable to see. Cheers!

[@jeaniechowdhury6739]

I love her style and copied it myself back in the day. ❤️❤️

[@ReaghanReilly]

Wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing this! ❤️

[@missthunderstormable]

v interesting, thanks for sharing those articles with us.

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Hey Laura, I just subscribed I’m loving the Marilyn Monroe videos! ❤️❤️❤️

[@trekker105]

I'm convinced that if Marilyn Monroe somehow time traveled to the present day, she would set about doing everything she could to free Britney.

[@elizabethbarker9380]

Thank you for making this video. I loved looking through the book !

[@judith.romance]

What a lovely video, thank you!

[@VintageView]

Great video. Timeless is timeless.

[@jolynnwhite7946]

A wow figure simple to dress elegant simplicity, not the average figure and there was only one Marilyn👌🏾👼🏿💕🌷🙍🏽🦹🏾‍♂️🧕🏿

[@YGhappyvirus]

marilyn inspires me so much style-wise since we have very similar body styles/shapes but MY MY is it hard to find a well fitting dress or a good tailor nowadays!

[@mochiluv9451]

She didn't dress for men, her particular body type is more flattered by figure hugging clothes. It's crazy how men blame women's clothes for their lack of control and undignified behaviour 🙄

[@Toastywiththemosty69]

Here we go....

[@sirenachantal471]

Thank you for sharing!

[@mojoducati656]

So fun, you successfully took me out of the current bs. 💛😘

[@yerknayin]

So early! Love the video 💗

[@nestafelthouse2057]

That’ll was fascinating and depressing at the same time. Watching someone’s personal artefacts cataloged like that I found vaguely grotesque.

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

I think the catalog is a good idea. I’ve seen that for Jacqueline Kennedy and Grace de Monaco

[@beago0810]

So very nice to see her varied styles.

[@juliemathis4085]

Lovely video!

[@Aurora-Rose01]

this was very interesting to watch :) is this book still available to buy?

[@belencita9526]

“part of being a woman is the desire to please a man” lmaoooo nah i do it for the girls and the gays that’s IT

[@quoteme.goddess6957]

♥️♥️

[@nodmyhead6198]

But doesn't that mean you're still doing it to please someone else?! Just because the people in your case aren't straight, doesn't make the process any different.