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Distressed jeans purposefully ripped, frayed, or otherwise worn jeans were a hallmark of the era, and jeans were accepted as appropriate attire in nearly all situations during the decade

Featuring 2,500 hand-stitched immensely sparkling crystals, the iconic marquisette dress was so tight that Monroe was unable to wear anything beneath it and had to be sewn into it by the designer moments before she took to the podium

Floral and geometric lace pattern

But yes, in 1962, there was a warm body inside it

The subtly sheer construction adds depth and lightness, creating a romantic balance of structure and softness