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Blouses Quote by Marilyn Monroe

“At twelve I looked like a girl of seventeen. My body was developed and shapely. I still wore the blue dress and the blouse the orphanage provided. They made me look like an overgrown lummox.” quote by Marilyn Monroe
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“At twelve I looked like a girl of seventeen. My body was developed and shapely. I still wore the blue dress and the blouse the orphanage provided. They made me look like an overgrown lummox.”

Marilyn Monroe

About This Quote

Source Interview: 1950s magazine interview

She felt self-conscious about her appearance despite being praised.

In simple terms: Body image insecurity despite external validation.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate self-acceptance beyond appearance.

Themes

self-image insecurity growth

Mood

vulnerable introspective

Type

personal reflective

When to use this quote

  • fashion shows
  • social media
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

self-esteem social comparison media influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does appearance affect your confidence?
  • What steps can you take toward self-acceptance?
A Different Perspective

External validation may not resolve internal doubts.

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