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- Full satin ball gown skirt with smooth pleats

From that white dress over the subway gate to the dress she famously sang to President JFK in for his birthday, Marilyn Monroe's dresses have provided the world with some of the most iconic fashion moments in history, with many still lending themselves to inspiration for dresses for mature women and young women even today

"No one could really fathom such an astonishing reaction, or that Liz would steal the spotlight from everyone else." For the last minute request for a red carpet gown, the safety-pin dress just happened to be the only thing available in the press room

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

With these as key features for the perfect casual-yet-elegant balance, we've curated a sleek edit of the very best daytime dresses around all in one place