London, May 28: The iconic white gown worn by Marilyn Monroe in the film `The Seven Year Itch' is expected to fetch up to 2 million pounds when it goes under the hammer next month.

The pleated halterneck dress, which sent men''s hearts a-flutter when Monroe stepped out stepped out of the cinema onto a Subway grate, is being sold in an auction of iconic film costumes, reports the Daily Mail.

The gown, designed by Travilla, is no longer quite as white as when the actress wore it, but has boning that was sewn in by hand to create a built-in bra.

Other lots include Judy Garland''s costume from `The Wizard of Oz', Audrey Hepburn''s Ascot dress from `My Fair Lady' and Julie Andrews'' clothes from `The Sound of Music'.

All belong to actress Debbie Reynolds who is selling off her entire memorabilia collection of 3,500 items, in Beverly Hills on June 18. (ANI)