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Her figure was at its peak, the dress was a classic shape of fashion at the time. In this YouTube clip of Monroe serenading President Kennedy, you can see all of those hand-sewn crystals in action, glittering around her like thousands of tiny stars: [I]t was Marilyn who was the hit of the evening, read Time magazines 1962 recap of the event

She shared the look in an Instagram carousel from the weekend, including a shot en route to the festivities and another posing between her stylist, Jared Ellner, and actor Owen Thiele

During the warmer months, a black dress with cowboy boots feels at home at outdoor gatherings, while in cooler weather, layering with a jacket or shawl offers warmth without sacrificing style

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