How to Dress Like Dita Von Teese, Pin-up Burlesque-Style

Dita Von Teese is a movie star, model, and an artist of recent fame. Her marriage to Marilyn Manson helped propel her to ultra-stardom, but perhaps what she is most well-known for is her swanky, retro-hot Burlesque Pin-up style. Every time we see Dita Von Teese out in public, she is decked out in pure retro Burlesque clothing and accessories, as well as Pin-up make-up and glamorous hair. Dita Von Teese truly reminds the public of times past.

So you want to dress and look like Dita Von Teese, as a Burlesque Pin-up style model/old movie star? No problem! You need only learn the basics of Burlesque Pin-up style, which includes clothing & lingerie, make-up and hair, and of course, retro accessories.

Dita Von Teese has mastered the art of dressing in Burlesque pin-up style, in a racy yet alluring way. In order to snag Dita Von Teese's sexy, smoldering looks, try to purchase some of the following clothing items and accessories. These are the basic staples of the Burlesque Pin-up style:

• thigh high stockings with a garter belt
• retro pumps (high heels)
• corsets (black and other colors)
• form-fitting pencil skirts (like shown above)
• retro accessories such as metal cigarette cases, mini top hats, vintage clutches and handbags, and dainty gloves
• sexy lingerie for that special person in your life

The awesome thing about Dita Von Teese's Burlesque pin-up style is that it can be emulated in a number of ways. You can go for the sexy film noir look such as Dita Von Teese's black dress and black jacket in the pictures to the right. Or you can go with a 1940's classy retro style dress like the dress below.

Never forget the pumps. Of course leopard-print and the color red are perfect patterns and colors for the Burlesque pin-up style. Think glamorous, sexy, daring, and vintage and you will be dressing like Dita Von Teese, in your own unique pin-up burlesque style in no time.