Bottega Veneta
The Seven-Year Itch
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)
The Backstory:
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