Her figure was at its peak, the dress was a classic shape of fashion at the time. Monroe is said to have paid Jean-Louis $1,440 for the custom piece, which was first sold at auction in 1999 for over a million dollars as part of a sale of her estate with Christies
You'll look like a walking disco ball
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Someone once told me that brown and black shouldn't go together, but this stunning tea dress proves them wrong
The one on the left has a daring backless style (great for a beach wedding, or a chic city wedding in a gallery or restaurant but not great for a formal church ceremony), and the one far right is a convertible style that can be worn 15 different ways and is one size fits all - really helpful when you're trying to fit a variety of bridesmaids