Magnificent Marilyn in the orange dress she wored in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. : Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee in 1953's 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'. The iconic orange dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in the bar scene of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes holds Marilyn Monroe wore the orange gown, designed by William Travilla in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" 1953. Speculation suggests the gown went back to 20th Century Fox's costume department because it re emerged four years Orange Prom Dresses Ellie Wilde Orange, Tangerine, Peach, & More! Image of GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES, Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, 1953. TM and Marilyn Monroe Orange Dress Gentlemen Prefer Blondes