DIY Marilyn Monroe Costume: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Many women desire to dress up as Marilyn Monroe for holidays and special occasions. However, many of the Marilyn Monroe costume styles are the same every year. Most stores and DIY costume resources provide tools for the standard white halter dress displayed in her pictures. Here are instructions for a Marilyn Monroe Costume based on her role in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. It helps to add variety to your costume options when trying to dress like this famous actress.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Clothing: Wear a long hot pink tube dress for this Marilyn Monroe Costume. You can also improvise with a pink tube top and matching skirt. The skirt portion should have a mostly straight style without too much flare at the bottom. The style helps to create an authentic Marilyn Monroe Costume instead of looking like a ball gown or puffy wedding dress. The clothing items for your Marilyn Monroe Costume should be made of satin or other shiny fabric.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Hairstyle: Wear a blonde shoulder length wig with waves or curls to compliment this Marilyn Monroe Costume. Select a wig that has platinum blonde colors instead of darker golden hues. There are many hair stores that sell "Marilyn Monroe" titled wigs that include styles similar to those worn by the famous actress. You can also make a wig that is customized to your desired style for the Marilyn Monroe Costume. The hair should be bouncy with side swept bangs and loose curls.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Accessories: Wear a satin pink belt with a thin diamond or stud buckle. You will also need a pair of long pink gloves and a large pink satin bow. These gloves should reach a few inches above your elbows. Attach the large pink bow to the back of your long dress using fabric glue. Wear a matching jewelry set that include earrings, two bracelets and one sparkling necklace.

If you do not have diamond jewelry, use Rhinestone or Cubic Zirconia pieces as an alternate option. Some hair product stores in large cities sell sparkling diamond-like costume jewelry for $20 and less. There are costume stores that also sell jewelry that are designed similar to what Marilyn Monroe wore in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Wear black eyeliner and black mascara with red lipstick for your Marilyn Monroe Costume. Draw a small freckle on the bottom of your left cheek near the corner of your lips. Put on a pair of hot pink heels to complete this Marilyn Monroe Costume.