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4 of 28 1955: Marilyn Monroe in "The Seven Year Itch" Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Image In 1955, while filming The Seven Year Itch, Marilyn Monroe, wearing a white dress designed by costume designer William Travilla, stood over a subway gate and produced what may be the most memorable movie still of all time

Typically with a long A-line skirt

White Tie, the Rarest and Most Formal White tie is the most formal code in existence and the one you will encounter least often

That dress, of course, was no accident

Most people who try both are surprised by how much softer and more flattering the brown reads in pictures

To keep the look balanced, avoid overly shiny finishes and pair the shoes with darker accessories