In 1951, the press criticized Marilyn Monroe's red dress, calling it cheap and vulgar. A journalist even suggested she would have looked better in a potato sack. In response, Monroe arranged a Lot (1) Marilyn Monroe Portrait Doll in her red dress by The Franklin Mint. NRFB. Marilyn Dress Red Strapless Blow S Curve Sculpt Cinch Midi Dress Yojani Boutique Women's Marilyn Monroe Red Chiffon Pleated Halter Dress Tailor Sallee