WHITE DRESS OF MARILYN MONROE" Marilyn Monroe wore a white dress in the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch, directed by Billy Wilder. It was created by costume designer William Travilla and The image of Marilyn Monroe in a billowing white dress is perhaps the most recognisable costume from The Seven Year Itch. The designer responsible for the costume was William Travilla, who is Marilyn Monroe's Favorite Designer! Click to Read! All About Billy Travilla! 1950s Fashion That silly little dress': the story behind Marilyn Monroe's iconic scene Marilyn Monroe The Guardian Behind the Scenes of Marilyn Monroe's Iconic Flying Skirt (PHOTOS)