Iconic Dress: Marilyn Monroe's orange dress in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes', 1953. The pumpkin dress became a prototype for a personal dress Marilyn had made, in salmon pink. Both were made of chiffon, The Iconic Orange Dress of Marilyn Monroe Revealed Iconic Dress: Marilyn Monroes orange dress in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1953. The pumpkin dress became a prototype for a personal dress Marilyn had made, in salmon pink. Both were made of chiffon, Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell's Gowns Inspired Marilyn Gown, Orange Gown Etsy Norway We recreated the iconic orange Marilyn Monroe dress! I love this dress and always thought it looked a little desi with the long scarf! So I asked @deeshlondon if she could help recreate it and I was