Marilyn Monroe at 100: What her films reveal about the woman behind the myth The Irish Times Marilyn Monroe costume as Elsie in the film, 'The Prince and the Showgirl', 1957. It was virtually the only gown that Monroe wore in the movie. The floor length mermaid gown is Velvet Wrap Dress Light Blue Dress Dare and Dazzle Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe in their outfits of the movie "Gentlemen prefer Blondes" 1952. Wonder of the fabril of Russell's dress, why shines so much. : r fashionhistory