Marilyn Monroe's orange dress in the 1953 film "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" designed by William Travilla : r whatthefrockk Marilyn Monroe Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Outfits All her Gorgeous Glam Dresses Classic Critics Corner The iconic orange dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) has become synonymous with her glamorous, larger than life persona. The dress, designed by costume designer William Travilla, was a standout Marilyn Monroe Orange Formal Dress In Gentlemen Prefer Blondes TheCelebrityDresses 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,