Marilyn Monroe wears sultry 1950s fashion in the film noir movie Niagara (1953).

For her role as the femme fatale in Niagara, Marilyn shows off her famous curves in a range of 1950s fashion.

If you’re a fan of Ava Gardner fashion, then you’ll love her gorgeous 1950s fashion in Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951).

Loads of shimmer and form hugging gowns complete her wardrobe as her role as Pandora Reynolds, the wealthy socialite.

For her role in The Country Girl, Grace Kelly once again teamed up with the legendary fashion designer Edith Head.

However, instead of the glamorous outfits that Edith Head designed for Grace Kelly in Rear Window, and again in To Catch a Thief, The Country Girl has a different aesthetic.

Grace Kelly in The Swan wears a selection of stunning dresses for her role as an on-screen Princess.

Even though the movie is set is in the early 1900’s, elements of Grace Kelly’s trademark 1950s fashion come through with feminine gowns and styles that accent the waist.

Lauren Bacall style in Blood Alley is an example of fantastic 1950s fashion in what is otherwise a terrible movie.

Lauren Bacall wears her usual Lauren Bacall style basics throughout the movie: a great fitting pair of slacks with a classy blouse, a trench-coat, and of course a skirt outfit with a well-defined waist.

As this movie was shot in right in the mid 1950’s, 1955 to be exact, 1950s fashion plays a strong influence on Lauren Bacall’s wardrobe, with the presence of a 1950’s style circle skirt, and an emphasis on defining the waist.

Looking for some Lauren Bacall style inspiration?

From slinky palazzo pants, to glitzy evening outfits, Lauren Bacall wears stunning 1940s fashion in the 1946 film noir The Big Sleep.

Keep reading to see all of her outfits from the movie.

Nicole Kidman as Grace Kelly has stunning 1960s style fashion in the movie Grace of Monaco.

The movie is loosely based on part of Grace Kelly’s life, after she had become a Princess and was considering returning to Hollywood to play in the Hitchcock movie Marnie.

Marlene Dietrich’s character in Stage Fright is an incredible inspiration for women’s glamour fashion in the 1950’s. She wears everything from elegant day dresses to dazzling ball gowns and costumes.