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Weekly Fashion Fix: My Week With Marilyn

Get ready to perfect your wiggle.

Posted 25th November 2011, 8:30pm in Extra by Amy Rich
Weekly Fashion Fix: My Week With Marilyn With the release of My Week With Marilyn hitting the cinema screens today, we thought it only right and proper to bring you the best of Marilyn Monroe inspired fashion. Get ready to perfect your wiggle.

Don a vintage Black Beret for a touch of Parisian chic and channel Marilyn in the 1953 film, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Can also be worn with a Breton top and a string of onions for that quintessential French onion seller look. £12 from Urban Outfitters.

For classic elegance, these burgundy red Velvet Heels from Office come up trumps. And we’re liking the almost 1950s price tag - £30 down from £60. Steal!

Marilyn may have presented herself as prim and proper on formal outings, but we all know this girl was a little bit naughty – who else would claim they sleep in nothing but Chanel No.5? Show them your good girl side in this Pussybow Blouse for £39.99 from House of Fraser.

Also from House of Fraser, is this super kitsch leopard print Biba Medium Grab Bag which is the perfect size for storing all of life’s necessities: kid leather gloves, retro sunglasses, and a bottle of your favourite perfume. Sssshh – it’s £171.50.

Been working on your wiggle? No? Why not? For true Marilyn glamour, this Secret Support Waist Pencil Skirt for £29.50 from Marks & Spencer is the business, plus we defy you not to wiggle when wearing it. It’s simple, understated chic and nice and figure hugging too. Great for girls with curves like our Maz.

Top off your Marilyn-worthy outfit with a Classic Mac like this caramel coloured version from ASOS. It’s a timeless piece that’s withstood the fickleries of fashion for years. £55.

Finally, for that coveted Marilyn hourglass figure, a waist belt is a must. We like this cute little Bow Belt offering for £14 from Next. And if you don’t resemble Marilyn Monroe in any way whatsoever once you’ve got your mitts on all this clobber, we only recommend one thing: hit the bottle. (The peroxide bottle).

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