Quotation by

Marlene Dietrich

I dress for the image. Not for myself, not for the public, not for fashion, not for men.

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Marlene Dietrich means that her way of dressing is about creating a certain look or persona rather than pleasing anyone else or following trends. She emphasizes that her style choices are independent of others’ opinions, including those of men.

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