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Some wore lightweight chiffon numbers, while others went for more structured fabrics that were tailored to each bridesmaids' specifications

Wear it with a crisp white shirt and a tie that matches the vest colors

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2 Marilyn Monroe, 1955 Getty Images The image of Marilyn Monroe in a billowy white dress is perhaps the most recognizable picture of her to date, and the William Travilla halter-neck dress, which she wore while filming the movie The Seven Year Itch, has definitely become one of the most iconic on-screen dresses in fashion history