The Wizard of Oz: Dorothy’s Dress

Worn By: Judy Garland
Year: 1940
Value: $1.5 million*

Judy Garland had an undeniably tragic life, but she also brought a lot of joy to movie lovers. In her first starring role, she donned this blue gingham dress and became Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz. Little did Garland know then that the movie would still be enjoyed several decades later.

Dorothy’s dress has been replicated thousands of times, but the original dress has always been a source of fascination for many. Despite being sweat-stained and less than perfect, it sold for $1.5 million at a New York auction in 2015. Needless to say, the news was shared far and wide on social media sites like Facebook.