Billy Dear, please dress me forever, I love you, Marilyn: William Travilla – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Vickie Lester 11 years ago “Billy Dear, please dress me forever. I love you, Marilyn.” Note from Marilyn Monroe to costume designer, William Travilla: On “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”: . Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest