https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 16:12:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-524515 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:21:12 +0000 Jenava 524515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have a long, black slinky skirt? I would start with that with maybe some sheer hosiery and heeled black booties. Something sparkly on top under a cropped, relaxed blazer? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-524509 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:58:46 +0000 CocoLion 524509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you ever seen old movies with a burlesque scene in it? There's one in "Imitation of Life." The audience looked to be dressed in cocktail attire. (Pic #1). Some other ideas -- Gloria Grahame in "In a Lonely Place" (Pic #2). Or, Nicolas Ray, director of said movie and married to Gloria Grahame --now there's an androgynous look to aspire to. (Pic #3).</p> <p>I also just watched "Niagra" (Pic #4) with Joseph Cotton and Marilyn Monroe, she's got some great 50s outfits that would look cool at a Burlesque show. It doesn't have to be exact period attire, you're referencing it rather than replicating it.</p> <p>As a former dancer myself (not burlesque though) I would feel more flattered if someone dressed up even if dressing modestly was meant to help the performers stand out. The more the audience makes something feel like an "event," the more the performers feel energized and appreciated. It's not a wedding where you're just not supposed to upstage the bride. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-524499 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:06:12 +0000 stringy 524499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A friend of mine is a burlesque dancer and when we go to the shows we see all sorts of outfits. It's a good opportunity to wear something you love but don't often get a chance to wear because it's too high-drama or edgy, etc. People-watching is one of the attractions of the show, so wear something worth looking at </p> <p>I'd also guess that it's the sort of crowd where strangers will appreciate it if you ask about their outfit, since they've probably gone to a lot of trouble to look nice for the event. </p> <p>I'd love to see a pic of what you decide on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-523418 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:59:32 +0000 goldenpig 523418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Mad Men style cocktail dress and fascinator suggestions! Red lips and heels for sure!</p> <p>Or I still have my Wild West holiday party costume if you want to borrow that... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-523415 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:36:38 +0000 Lantana 523415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bowler hat, bustier, kohled eyes, fishnets, lace up booties, plus a bit of Liza Minelli in Cabaret. You could work your Sass and Bide thingummywhatsit into the mix for a striking black and white mix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-523407 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:27:36 +0000 Scarlet 523407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds like a ticket to wear one of your great dresses and Anna-ed to the hilt!. Wear something you often don't have the right occasion for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-523142 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:01:50 +0000 Angie 523142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your facinator! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-523103 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:09:30 +0000 ironkurtin 523103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whatever makes you feel great and shows off the curves! Also, I have been to burlesques where audience interaction or flinging things (like candy) or spraying things (like champagne) happens, so nothing you can't dry clean. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-523080 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:41:48 +0000 Stephanie 523080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Mo and Una. I'd let the dancers have the girly thing and go all Bianca Jagger. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-523069 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:31:31 +0000 Suz 523069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a friend who does burlesque. </p> <p>I think almost anything in your closet would work for this, honestly. But something with a bit of a fun, irreverently feminine vibe would be especially suitable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-523053 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:19:46 +0000 annagybe 523053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I owned a suit. My interview suit is boring brown and too big. I'm afraid my New Year's hat is very tall and would probably block someone's view. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-523043 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:09:14 +0000 bj1111 523043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>your new years hat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-523022 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:58:25 +0000 Amy 523022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no idea either, but want to see what you come up with! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-523011 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:51:01 +0000 Jonesy 523011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Rita about one of your fab cocktail dresses, maybe with a jacket over it, so you get that mix?</p> <p>So, you must be back from that hot, sunny vacation spot :)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-522973 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:08:50 +0000 Mo 522973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually really like Una's idea of androgynous for this one! Maybe with just one girly shot like killer heels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-522971 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:06:19 +0000 EmilyC15 522971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah-hah! In my free time I do some burlesque emceeing under the nom d' burly-q Sadie von Scrumptious. </p> <p>Velma's ideas are all perfect. IMHO crowd-watching and the chance to dress up are part of the fun of going to a burlesque event. Some events have "Best Dressed" competitions, which can add to the pressure. Dress up in an evening gown or a retro-look dress or top/skirt. 1930s, 1950s, "Mad Men" are all great inspirations. </p> <p>Some look ideas from a standard wardrobe:<br /> * A little black dress accessorized with all those bits you never get to wear - fishnets, shiny evening clutches, fascinator hats, accent belts, evening gloves. If you don't have accessories, maybe a friend can lend. In the burly-q scene we are always lending each other bits and bobs.<br /> * A pencil-skirt and a form-fitting jewel-toned sweater, with tall pumps and pearls.</p> <p>Your hair and makeup are quite as important as your outfit. Hair should be "done"; makeup should be, too, including nails and toes. </p> <p>Have a great time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-522959 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:54:23 +0000 Dashrashi 522959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would go relatively understated for this, actually. Stuff you feel really . . . cool in, not stuff you feel hot or edgy or avant-garde in. I think I would want to feel like no one would look at me and think I was trying to compete with the dancers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-522924 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:22:31 +0000 Velma 522924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sleek cocktail dress and/or Madmen style afternoon or evening wear--be elegantly retro and quietly sexy, not stripper-esque. High heels and a little hat would not run amiss!</p> <p>One of my dear old friends does burlesque and owns a burlesque-oriented business, so I actually know a small amount about this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-522890 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:50:31 +0000 Anonymous 522890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wear something fun. But you already wear drama and fun like no one else . Maybe some crazy boots, your shiny pants and a top? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-522885 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:47:16 +0000 catgirl 522885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I could see into your closet, because YOU of all people will have something perfect! Or go androgynous for fun... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-522882 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:39:28 +0000 Mochi 522882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have a bustier or corset-like thing? Or anything slightly sexy with lace, satin, etc? However, don't sweat it (unless you're actually up on stage!) I was at a burlesque event recently and people were just dressed up for a night out. So whatever signifies "fun" to you should do it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-522866 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:22:17 +0000 Anonymous 522866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't help ya here, except maybe to suggest you wear red. LOL! Have fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-522853 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:17:19 +0000 Anonymous 522853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pull out the craziest thing that you own and have a blast! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-522844 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:09:29 +0000 modgrl 522844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is the right time to pull out one of your cocktail dresses. How about something fun!?! Sequins, feathers, anything can fly here </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-522841 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:05:58 +0000 Meredith1953 522841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow...not a cluel how one should dress for this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-522837 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:03:00 +0000 Queen Mum 522837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>haha- I have no earthly idea but I can't wait to see what you come up with </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-burlesque-show#post-522833 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:01:38 +0000 annagybe 522833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I got a ticket to a Valentine's themed burlesque show. However it is on a Sunday, early evening. So what the heck should I wear? I'll be going with friends. </p>