If you need an outfit which is infused with glamour, glitz, colour and sex appeal, then look no further than burlesque fancy dress costumes.
Originally these costumes were designed to accentuate the provocative dance routines of the artists on stage, but increasingly more ladies are turning to these costumes for functions, special evenings out with friends and at home in the bedroom!
Sparkling, daring and different, there are numerous different variations on the market from specialist retailers and fancy dress suppliers online, and you will be able to locate an outfit that perfectly suits your style and intentions.
Costumes come in a range of blues, greens, pinks and reds and come with various different styles of corsets, bodices, can-can and ruffled skirts, thigh high stockings or suspenders. The choice is up to you.
Numerous costumes have perhaps moved away from the original burlesque template a bit for the sake of wear-ability and modern trend tastes, but that exotic, slinky spirit is still in evidence.
An example that takes inspiration from the can-can style costumes seen in Baz Lurman’s film, Moulin Rouge, is the Can Can 5 Piece costume.
It consists of a red and black striped corset and matching tutu, black garters and choker and a feather hair clip that helps make the entire ensemble radiate 19th century sexy. It’s totally ideal for a themed party or night on the tiles where everyone is dressing up.
Pair the fancy dress costume with a shawl though if you’re thinking of sporting it in the winter months, it may get a bit chilly otherwise!
Accessories for burlesque outfits are also widely accessible giving you loads of different alternatives to further differentiate your style and make things a little more to your likening.
Different colours and designs of stockings, garters, hair clips and of course footwear can all be used to enhance the outfit you have picked and make the it more practical or seductive, depending on the sort of evening you are arranging!
Take a look on the internet at a specialized burlesque retailer or costume store and get an idea of some of the different costume choices available to you. Prices do vary but there is something for every budget out there.