The subtly sheer construction adds depth and lightness, creating a romantic balance of structure and softness
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
Its a easy basic that you can style with riding boots , booties, or your favorite pair of pumps
This 2000s party dress also has a straight across neckline (which you already know was popular during this decade) and off-the-shoulder sleeves
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Designed by French-born costume designer Jean Louis, the sheer dress was embellished with more than 6,000 hand-sewn rhinestones and created the illusion that Monroe was wearing almost nothing at all a daring fashion statement that helped cement the "Happy Birthday" moment in pop culture history