Okay, so Christmas 2024 is just around the corner, right? Needed something fresh for the holiday parties. Saw Mariah’s whole Marilyn Monroe Christmas vibe floating around – you know, those super glam sparkly dresses and fuzzy coats? Figured, why not try copying that look? Here’s what went down.
The Big Idea & Research Phase
First thing, I dove deep into pictures and videos of Mariah rocking those Christmas outfits. Watched old performances, Christmas specials, all that jazz. Kept seeing three core things pop up:
- The Shiny Dress: That signature gold sequin number. Looks like liquid metal on her.
- The Fuzzy Coat: Big, white, fluffy like a cloud – pure Marilyn glam.
- The Pinup Touches: Red lips, vintage curls, maybe even a cute little Santa hat or a sprig of holly.
Alright, goal set: find pieces similar enough without needing Mariah’s bank account.
Hitting the Shops (and the Internet)
Browsed online like crazy for the dress. Searched everywhere for “gold sequin slip dress” and “halter neck sequin”. Found a bunch, but man, the prices were wild! Kept scrolling. Finally stumbled upon a shorter gold sequin mini dress – shiny as heck, halter neck, good enough. Clicked buy before I changed my mind.
Next up, the coat. This felt trickier. Looked for “white faux fur coat” – found some, but either too expensive, too short, or weirdly yellow. Remembered a vintage shop downtown I hadn’t hit in ages. Went digging through racks piled high. Boom! Found an old white faux fur coat. It wasn’t floor-length perfection, but more like mid-thigh, super fluffy, just needed a good clean. Perfect! Snatched it up.
Putting the Look Together & Adjustments
The dress arrived. Pulled it on. Felt… okay. Sequins were scratchy (duh), and it fit weirdly in the bust. Needed the right underwear situation. Played around with strapless bras – felt insecure. Finally found a sticky bra that actually worked. Small win!
The coat? Washed it very carefully in cold water on the gentlest cycle with a tiny bit of white vinegar. Hung it outside to air dry completely for like, a whole sunny day. Fluffed it back up with my hands afterward. Success! Felt super luxe.
Then, the details. Dug out my brightest red lipstick – applied it carefully. Tried replicating Marilyn curls with my curling iron. Attempt #1: Disaster. Hair looked fried. Attempt #2: Watched a different tutorial, used bigger barrel sections, lower heat. Not perfect, but way closer! Pinned a little clip-on holly sprig to the coat.
Testing the Full Vibe
Put it all on. Sparkly dress. Fluffy coat. Curls pinned up. Bright red lips. Looked in the mirror.
Wow.
Felt instantly fancier. Jiggled my shoulders – the sequins caught every single light like crazy diamonds. Opened the coat dramatically (Mariah-style, obviously). Instant glam. Walked around my apartment pretending I was at some fancy Christmas party. Felt silly and fun.
Final Thoughts
Was it exactly like Mariah? Nah. But did I capture the essence of that Marilyn Christmas fantasy? Heck yes! Learned that you gotta hunt, be willing to clean up a thrift find, practice the makeup/hair, and embrace the sparkle, even if it’s scratchy. Most importantly? It made me genuinely excited for holiday dressing this year. Can’t wait to actually rock this look!
Totally copying this vibe for Christmas Eve. All aboard the glam sleigh!