Marilyn Monroe’s Personal Black Wool Skirt
From the personal wardrobe of Marilyn Monroe: A black wool straight skirt, likely designed by George Nardiello. It features a side zipper with eye hook closures and a back kick pleat. Custom made for Marilyn, this skirt was a staple of her wardrobe during the mid 1950s. She wore it frequently, both as part of her black wool suit with mink fur collar and on its own with other pieces. Today, the full suit is part of The Marilyn Monroe Collection. See it here.
Black Skirts in Her Wardrobe
Black skirts formed the foundation of Marilyn’s personal wardrobe. This one was custom made by George Nardiello. She wore it repeatedly, pairing it with different tops and pieces. The structured cut and satin lining show the quality of her everyday clothes.
This skirt represents her preference for tailored, practical garments. Simple but well made. Elegant without being theatrical. She understood how to dress herself in her private life.
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Collector’s Note
This black wool skirt shows how Marilyn actually dressed. It was worn constantly and paired with different pieces depending on the occasion. That versatility mattered to her. She wasn’t precious about her clothes. She wore them.
The custom tailoring by George Nardiello speaks to her investment in quality pieces that fit her properly. She understood her body and what worked for her. This skirt was part of that understanding.
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