Taking the stage fashionably late, Monroe removed her white fur coat to a slight gasp from the audience before it was realized that she was really wearing a skintight flesh-toned gown and delivered the performance regarded as one of the most iconic moments in entertainment and political history." Monroes sultry tone and the revealing nature of her outfit fueled rumors that she and the president had a secret affair
The bustier bodice offers a flattering fit with gentle ruching, while the strappy, low-back style adds a hint of allure
The blue class A coat is exactly the same as the current issue coat except that the gold edge trimming is not worn on the sleeves of the blue coat, the main blue shade of army blue 450 is the same as on the current army service uniform and the official headgear authorized is the grey beret with a black center flash with gold trim
Avoid soaking the dress for extended periods to protect delicate mesh and rhinestone details
By the end of that night in 1953, it is said that the couturier had fallen under her spell, or, as he put it, her beauty, personality and lightness of spirit