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Peep Marilyn Monroe's Most Iconic Swimsuit Moments

Kim Duong
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  • <p>The blonde bombshell shows off her enviable figure in an all-white bikini with contrasting button detailing. She kept it glam with a pair of gold hoop earrings and Lucite heels.</p>
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    1953

    The blonde bombshell shows off her enviable figure in an all-white bikini with contrasting button detailing. She kept it glam with a pair of gold hoop earrings and Lucite heels.

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  • <p>Consider it the Marilyn Monroe Bikini Uniform: <em>The Gentlemen Prefer Blondes</em> actress poses in a ruched one-piece with a sweetheart neckline. Oh, and strappy heels.</p>
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    1953

    Consider it the Marilyn Monroe Bikini Uniform: The Gentlemen Prefer Blondes actress poses in a ruched one-piece with a sweetheart neckline. Oh, and strappy heels.

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  • <p>Monroe shows off her hourglass-shaped assets in an ultra-flattering one-piece with a crystal embellishments. A pair of sky-high sandals complete the look.</p>
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    1953

    Monroe shows off her hourglass-shaped assets in an ultra-flattering one-piece with a crystal embellishments. A pair of sky-high sandals complete the look.

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  • <p>Monroe took the plunge in this daring one-piece. Can you say <em>va-va-voom?</em></p>
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    1952

    Monroe took the plunge in this daring one-piece. Can you say va-va-voom?

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  • <p>The fashion icon rocked the <em>itsy bitsy polka dot bikini</em> before it was cool (and before Brian Hyland wrote a song about it).</p>
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    1951

    The fashion icon rocked the itsy bitsy polka dot bikini before it was cool (and before Brian Hyland wrote a song about it).

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  • <p>The beauty soaks up some serious sun in a high-shine, metallic gold one-piece.</p>
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    1951

    The beauty soaks up some serious sun in a high-shine, metallic gold one-piece.

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  • <p>Monroe opts for a tummy-baring string bikini with nautical ties and a halter neck silhouette.</p>
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    1951

    Monroe opts for a tummy-baring string bikini with nautical ties and a halter neck silhouette.

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  • <p>The bombshell lays out in a mix-n-match set: a printed top with a solid white bottom. Oh, and spot those wedge heels.</p>
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    1950

    The bombshell lays out in a mix-n-match set: a printed top with a solid white bottom. Oh, and spot those wedge heels.

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  • <p>Monroe demos how to show off killer curves in a pair of ruched bottoms and a sweetheart top.</p>
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    1950

    Monroe demos how to show off killer curves in a pair of ruched bottoms and a sweetheart top.

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  • <p>The icon poses in a striking blue number with figure-flattering ruched detailing. Don't forget the red lip and the pin-curl waves! </p>
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    1948

    The icon poses in a striking blue number with figure-flattering ruched detailing. Don't forget the red lip and the pin-curl waves!

    Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
  • <p>Pre blonde hairdo, Monroe is seen lounging on the beach in a charming striped bikini with ties galore.</p>
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    1948

    Pre blonde hairdo, Monroe is seen lounging on the beach in a charming striped bikini with ties galore.

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<p>The blonde bombshell shows off her enviable figure in an all-white bikini with contrasting button detailing. She kept it glam with a pair of gold hoop earrings and Lucite heels.</p>
<p>Consider it the Marilyn Monroe Bikini Uniform: <em>The Gentlemen Prefer Blondes</em> actress poses in a ruched one-piece with a sweetheart neckline. Oh, and strappy heels.</p>
<p>Monroe shows off her hourglass-shaped assets in an ultra-flattering one-piece with a crystal embellishments. A pair of sky-high sandals complete the look.</p>
<p>Monroe took the plunge in this daring one-piece. Can you say <em>va-va-voom?</em></p>
<p>The fashion icon rocked the <em>itsy bitsy polka dot bikini</em> before it was cool (and before Brian Hyland wrote a song about it).</p>
<p>The beauty soaks up some serious sun in a high-shine, metallic gold one-piece.</p>
<p>Monroe opts for a tummy-baring string bikini with nautical ties and a halter neck silhouette.</p>
<p>The bombshell lays out in a mix-n-match set: a printed top with a solid white bottom. Oh, and spot those wedge heels.</p>
<p>Monroe demos how to show off killer curves in a pair of ruched bottoms and a sweetheart top.</p>
<p>The icon poses in a striking blue number with figure-flattering ruched detailing. Don't forget the red lip and the pin-curl waves! </p>
<p>Pre blonde hairdo, Monroe is seen lounging on the beach in a charming striped bikini with ties galore.</p>

See the blonde bombshell's most iconic swimsuit moments.