Everyone knows what Marilyn Monroe looked like, and the Marilyn fancy dress look is undoubtedly one of the most popular.

If you enjoy looking glamorous you can imitate the look quite easily.  Once you have a white sundress, blonde hair (or wig) and high heeled shoes you’re almost there.Don’t forget lots of red lipstick; you’ll need that for copying her famous pout. You can either hire a Marilyn Monroe costume from a fancy dress company or you can put something together yourself from scratch. The white halter necked dress is still a popular fashion item, and it is also worth looking at online auction sites to see if you can pick up a bargain.

If you’re really serious about looking like Marilyn you can either have your own hair cut and styled, or you can go for the easier option and buy a wig.

Marilyn wigs are easily obtainable and will transform your appearance in a matter of minutes. Add some accessories like a sparkling handbag and some dangly earrings, and you’ll be the ultimate in Marilyn fancy dress.

Don’t forget, if you have a partner who can dress up as Elvis or James Dean so much the better. You’ll be a pair of head turners as soon as you arrive at the party