What was Marilyn Monroe’s true size? This is one of the questions most often asked about Marilyn. The general public wants to know: Was she plus sized? (Denoting or relating to clothes of a size larger than those found in standard ranges.) The answer to that question is unquestionably no. While her weight varied throughout her life, (like most people), available documentation verifies Marilyn’s height and weight at several different times during her life, and her first modeling contract verifies

Clothing tells the truth when myths fall apart. Measurements provide factual insight into Marilyn Monroe’s body, facts that are far more reliable than decades of exaggeration. She was never a modern size 16. The waist of Marilyn’s personal wool jacket measures 27 inches. Archival evidence matters. #marilynmonroe #artifacts #archives #provenance #history | The Marilyn Monroe Collection

Despite living an all-too-brief life, Marilyn Monroe overcame her tragic childhood to become the world's most famous face and an enduring cultural icon. | Life Stories