Iconic Dress: Marilyn Monroe's orange dress in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes', 1953. The pumpkin dress became a prototype for a personal dress Marilyn had made, in salmon pink. Both were made of chiffon, Orange Knit Dress Knit Halter Dress Bodycon Knit Dress Lulus Iconic Dress: Marilyn Monroe's orange dress in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes', 1953. The pumpkin dress became a prototype for a personal dress Marilyn had made, in salmon pink. Both were made of chiffon, Iconic Mock Neck Cutout Midi Dress Black & Orange