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Burlesque Fancy Dress For Costume Parties
To experience the days of the burlesque shows, wearing a burlesque fancy dress is the way to do it. One can have a taste of what it is like to be in the era when fantasy was the rule on the stage. It does not matter where it comes from as long as it fits the requirements for a burlesque look.
To recreate this era, some research can be done on this period. These shows started in the 1800s, and any parties with these costumes can have a theme from that time. Also, the standards of the day were very different from what was practiced on stage. This is what made the show so appealing to many. It was a way to take part of something that would otherwise be out of reach.
Burlesque is all about fantasy and comedy. It was a way of mocking real life situations, often mocking the upper classes, and provided an escape from the real world. The show was full of colour and was very entertaining. Whilst burlesque is often thought of as a striptease show this is not the real burlesque. With emphasis on the tease there is certainly this element to the acts however it is done in a humorous and over the top way.
Burlesque has been popular on and off for decades and there are plenty of burlesque shows that still take place today. The look can either be from the time when it started, ie the late 1800s, or a much more modern take. This is why it is so much fun to dress up in this theme, you can really make it your own and choose a look from any era.
With this in mind, a costume party can be planned around this magical setting. It will take lots of creativity to pull this type of party off and make it successful but it’s a very broad theme so if you have creative friends then let loose! Otherwise you can give a bit of help by giving it a narrower theme. Pick a gangster movie from the prohibition period – which led to a major resurgence in burlesque – and show the types of costumes that were worn then. Alternatively you could always go with Moulin Rouge which as some fantastic costumes and will give everyone lots of ideas.
Since there is room for creativity, everyone can wear masks at the party. The mask along with the burlesque fancy dress creates mystery and suspense. There is no limit to what you can do as long as you use your imagination.
You can make your own burlesque fancy dress outfit or buy one online ready to party! If you want to make your own you’ll need a corset, a skirt or boyshorts and fishnets and some burlesque accessories.
