How to make a burlesque costume

If you are one of those who love vintage, old and original then disguising yourself as burlesque can be a great idea to celebrate Halloween or Carnival. Relive the sensuality of the dancers of the famous Moulin Rouge and dare to change completely look with a suit that besides everything will make you look very pretty and sexy. In .com we explain how to make a burlesque costume in a simple way.

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To be filled with creativity you can take the Moulin Rouge and Burlesque movies as reference, and even look at the details of the Lady Mermelade video, made for the Moulin Rouge soundtrack, with Christina Aguilera, Pink, Lil'Kim and Mya. All of them will help you identify details of this style to play them in your costume.

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The first step is to find a corset preferably black or red, the most typical colors of the burlesque or cabaret costume. Check among your party dresses, because not long ago this type of pieces were very fashionable in evening dresses. If you do not have anything, ask your friends, especially those who know they never throw away their clothes. The corset must perfectly delineate your figure without tightening too much.

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The skirt is essential and this aspect has many options. You can choose a short skirt with many ruffles, like the one in the main image of this article, but you can also opt for slightly longer pieces. The burlesque skirts are generally short forward and longer behind, so the ones of soft fabrics that are currently fashionable, with some volume below that you could get with a can or shipowner. Look at the picture of this image and you will see how simple it is.

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Remember that both the corset and the skirt that you choose for your burlesque costume should match. Always the easiest and most common colors for this type of attire are red and black

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The stockings of lace to the garter style can not miss in your disguise of sensual cabaretera. If you are going to wear a skirt a little longer and you are uncomfortable with the garters, opt for a black lace leg, more comfortable and with the same effect. You can use any type of heeled shoe preferably black to complete the outfit

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A burlesque costume can not exist without the proper accessories . Necklaces with long beads, and details to place on your head as feathers, flowers or bandanas are essential to achieve a look in the style of a cabaret of the early twentieth century.

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And do not forget the makeup ! Paint your eyes a bit black, it does not need to be too much, and give your mouth a very passionate red touch. Do the same with the nails of your hands and get ready to embody all the sensuality of this era in a perfect costume to spend all night dancing and flirting with the kids.