I love Marilyn Monroe in all of her films, but Niagara (1953) is so different because it's a thiller and therefore the setting is real life rather than fantasy like in her flamboyant musicals a la There's No Business Like Showbusiness and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The dramatic tension within Niagara's plot makes her costumes and her feminity appear more profound because (film budgets aside) it says to me that although you may have problems or troubles, you can still look amazing and make the most of your looks, like she did. Making yourself look the best you can is the best confidence boost I know, and it keeps you relevant, which in turn keeps you important. If you have worries, confidence, or social anxiety issues, it also builds you up to know that you look great and this inturn reinforces good thoughts about yourself- which is the holy grail of positive thinking.
This costume is my favourite from Niagara. I love the strappy white heels and the powder blue suit. Gorgeous.
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| Costume Test for Niagara 1952 |
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| Striking a pose on location at Niagara Falls |
