Marilyn Monroe’s most iconic dresses

This iconic gold number with a deep V neckline and sun-ray pleats is quite the showstopper. Marilyn wore this in Gentleman Prefer Blondes, and although the scene was only shown for a few short moments, the image of Marilyn in this dress still remains an iconic moment in both film and fashion. The dress was able to drape so beautifully over Marilyn's iconic curves as dress designer William Travilla made the decision to sew the dress whilst Marilyn was wearing it, which is a fashion move that definitely paid off.

At the time, this skin tight, flesh coloured dress was a very brave and bold fashion decision. Rumours of a romance between the then President of the United States and the actress were circulating at the time, so when Marilyn appeared in the dress to sing a rather sensual rendition of happy birthday to the President, many took it as a confirmation of the rumours. This iconic dress was also recently worn by Kim Kardashian at the Met Gala.

Marilyn attended the premiere of There's No Business Like Show Business in this white satin gown with fur stole. One of the most incredible occasion dresses we're sure you'll agree!

Perhaps one of her most famous films, here is Marilyn starring in Some Like It Hot in a stunning black and nude sequinned dress. While the style is very reminiscent of the old flapper style dresses, it's much more form fitting in its structure with some rather strategically placed beads and sequins to cover certain areas of Marilyn's body. Rumour has it that Marilyn had to be lifted onto the piano to film the famous scene she wears this dress in as it was so close fitting.

This bright pink dress from Gentleman Prefer Blondes is what the actress wore to sing Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend. It is perhaps her most iconic look and we love the long gloves it's paired with.

It's one of the most famous photographs of all time, with her ivory cocktail dress flying in the air from a gust of wind from the subway. She wears the dress in the movie, Seven Year Itch and in 2011 it fetched $4.6 million at auction.

This purple satin dress is worn by Marilyn in the film, How to Marry a Millionaire and was designed by William Travilla, one of her favourite dress designers.

Marilyn wore this sparkly purple midi dress to entertain US troops in South Korea in 1954. The spaghetti straps and sparkles were synonymous with her style.

When Marilyn met the Queen she opted for a silk, low-cut ball gown with thin spaghetti straps, controversially breaking royal protocol with the daring neckline. The dress was paired with matching cape and handbag.

Marilyn knew how to style her classic 50s style dresses. She loved a fur stole paired with some long, glamorous gloves. Here she is wearing the iconic outfit of the time entering a car after landing at JFK airport New York.

While they might both have been stars at the time, Marilyn went for a very understated look for her wedding to Joe DiMaggio. She wore a very chic dark brown wedding suit with a white fur collar on the jacket.

Marilyn wore this emerald green gown for the 1962 Golden Globe Awards. Designed by Norman Norell, Marilyn reportedly paired the dress with some diamond earrings gifted to her by Frank Sinatra.

Marilyn wore this dress to the Premiere of “How to Marry a Millionaire” in 1953. It was another one designed by her favourite designer, William Travilla.

We love this photo of a young Marilyn posing for her first-ever official studio portrait in 1947. Aged 21 at the time, the photo was taken shortly after she signed to 20th Century-Fox and showed Marilyn in a much more demure style than what we're used to seeing her in.

This photo was taken in 1960 with Marilyn wearing a pretty summer dress and pictured next to American actor Clark Gable while filming 'The Misfits' on location in the Nevada Desert.

This strapless animal print number is another dress worn by Marilyn in the Seven Year Itch. It got the name 'The Tiger Dress' for obvious reasons.

Marilyn wore this dress in the film Gentleman Prefer Blondes. It's a full-length red sequinned number with a plunging neckline, thigh-high split up the leg and plenty of bling.

Although it's not a dress, we couldn't not include this modern and stylish red jumpsuit Marilyn wore in 1954, matched with a red lip. Very modern for the time, this halterneck jumpsuit features a plunging v-neckline and fitted waist.

A very rare photo of Marilyn wearing a pair of jeans with a simple, crisp white shirt. This photo was taken on the set of 1961 film, The Misfits. At the time, it was very rare for women to even wear trousers, never mind jeans!