Burlesque Corsets
Fashion has seen many revivals over the years, and whilst many of these revivals could simply be seen as passing fads, the fashion for all things Burlesque has been consistent for well over a decade now and doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of abating. Burlesque corsets in particular are becoming increasingly popular. One [...]
The Art of Teasing Tastefully in Burlesque Outfits
Sexy, seductive yet undeniably elegant, burlesque outfits offer the ideal opportunity to flaunt what you’ve got in a sophisticated and alluring manner. Yet with so many different styles and options out there, it can be tricky to know exactly which garments to choose. The key to getting it right is to remember that the burlesque [...]
Burlesque for Beginners
With recent movies such as My Week With Marilyn and celebrity advocates like Dita Von Teese rekindling our love for all things vintage, it’s no wonder burlesque is becoming popular again. Whether you’re planning to enter the industry yourself, or simply need an outfit for a fancy dress do, there’s so many options when it [...]
Burlesque Shoes
Burlesque is characterised by drama, allure, kink and risk. In the theatrical sense, it means extravaganza, but the word also relates to travesty. Burlesque fashion is sexy and glamorous, but also cheeky and a little bit deviant. Burlesque shoes, most of all, are not for the faint of heart! A great burlesque shoe can add [...]
Burlesque Accessories
Burlesque is a growing form of entertainment that is claiming many new adherents throughout the world. Originating in the middle of the 19th Century as a way of mocking the upper classes, it played to the naughty desires of its audience, especially working class men. Times have changed, however, and modern burlesque is seen very [...]
Burlesque Wigs
Today, there are many women who prefer the burlesque look when they want to appear glamorous. The burlesque look is a kind of look that evokes old fashioned Hollywood glamour. There is special burlesque makeup, clothing, shoes and wigs that can help you to achieve this look. It is a great look to don especially [...]
Contemporary Burlesque Is More Than Nostalgia
Burlesque is a contemporary buzzword all about fashion and costumes, music, theatre and literature. In fact it has an old pedigree which makes the current style revival as much a comment on today’s society as the past. It originated in parody, mocking, making fun of more serious works. Travesty, caricature and ‘over the top’ equally [...]
Burlesque Corsets
In today’s society where revealing outfits are an everyday occurrence, a burlesque corset will add old fashioned glamour to your wardrobe. The corset allows the woman wearing it to be seductive and commanding without saying a word. Wildly popular in the 1800s, Burlesque performances were centered on the art of seduction. Performers tantalized the audience [...]
Neo Burlesque Dresses
The term ‘Burlesque’ brings images of elaborate costumes, stripteases and large male crowds to mind. Burlesque is a form of entertainment that has its roots in a very different era to the one we live in now, but thanks to renewed interest from modern audiences and performers a revival has begun to take hold in [...]
The Revival of Cabaret With New Burlesque Shows
Burlesque is big again. There’s no shortage of performers and new schools have opened in which hopeful amateurs can learn the basics and develop their skills. Burlesque fell into decline between the 1960s and 2000s when they art form had lost its lustre and the clubs and other venues fell out of favour with the [...]
