Marilyn Monroe's Evening Gown, 1954 World's Most Expensive Dress Coming to Ripley's Believe It or Not! St. Augustine Ripley's Believe It or Not! World Entertainment 13 Daring Looks Worn by Marilyn Monroe That Made Her a Hollywood Icon Business Insider Marilyn Monroe wearing the iconic satin gown by William Travilla at the premiere of Call Me Madam, 1953. : r fashionhistory Part of my personal collection: Marilyn Monroe's black silk cocktail dress, shown here on exhibit in New York in October, 2019. Marilyn wore this dress to an event held by the American Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953): Marilyn Monroe Diamonds Are a Girl's Secret Compass