Summer Movie-Inspired Style

We all remember Marilyn Monroe's infamous dress-blowing scene in The Seven Year Itch — but even beyond the white pleated frock, Marilyn's character had a knack for sleek, ultrafeminine Summer dressing. She wore knee-length, halter-style wiggle dresses in pretty prints with peep-toe heels, making for the ultimate in errand-running attire even in the sweltering New York City heat. Capture her flirtatious '50s essence in a crisp white pencil dress with graphic black-and-white heels, cat-eye sunglasses, and pinup-perfect red lipstick.

Get the look:

• Dior Cat's Eye Sunglasses ($295)
• Revlon Matte Lipstick in Really Red ($7)
• French Connection Halter Pencil Dress ($104, originally $200)
• Bottega Veneta Strappy Patent Sandals ($760)