Online Resources for Burlesque Costuming
Check out our list of the best online resources for Burlesque costuming, compiled by amazing teacher (and costumer!) Amara Strutt!
Clothing and Shoes
Vintage/Secondhand
| Etsy: | https://www.etsy.com |
| EBay: | http://www.ebay.com |
| Goodwill: | http://www.shopgoodwill.com |
Gowns/Dresses
| Light in the Box: | http://www.lightinthebox.com/c/special-occasion-dresses_2048 |
Stripper Stuff
| Discount Stripper: | http://www.discountstripper.com |
| Ami Clubwear: | http://www.amiclubwear.com/ |
Ballroom Dance Shoes
| Light in the Box: | http://www.lightinthebox.com/c/dance-shoes_1278 |
| Dance Shoes Online: | http://www.danceshoesonline.com |
| Dance Shoes Store: | http://www.danceshoesstore.com |
| Discount Dance: | http://www.discountdance.com |
Professional Fishnets, Stockings & Tights
| Discount Dance: | http://www.discountdance.com |
| Stocking Store: | http://www.stockingstore.com |
| Stockin Girl: | http://www.stockingirl.com |
| Hips n’Curves: | www.hipsandcurves.com |
| Kix’ies: | http://shop.kixies.com |
Vintage Inspired Lingerie
| What Katie Did: | http://www.whatkatiedid.com/en_us/ |
| Dollhouse Bettie: | https://www.dollhousebettie.com |
| Unique Vintage: | http://www.unique-vintage.com |
| Boudoir By D’Lish: | http://boudoirbydlish.bigcartel.com |
Corsets
| Corset Deal: | http://www.corsetdeal.com |
| Corset Story: | http://www.corset-story.com |
| Orchard Corset: | https://www.orchardcorset.com |
Feathers and Boas
| Fancy Feather: | http://fancyfeather.com |
| Feather Place: | http://www.featherplace.com |
| Hot Fans: | http://www.hot-fans.com |
| Eskay Feathers: | http://www.eskayfeathers.com/default.asp |
| Feather Store: | http://www.featherstore.com |
| Miami Feathers: | http://www.neckelmanns.com |
Fans and Staves
| Fancy Feather: | http://fancyfeather.com |
| Hot Fans: | http://www.hot-fans.com |
| Donna Touch Staves: | https://www.etsy.com/shop/DonnaTouchBurlesque |
Raw Materials
Stretch & Lingerie Fabrics
| Spandex World: | http://spandexworld.com |
| Fabrics World USA: | http://fabricsworldusa.com |
| Happy Dance Fabrics: | http://happydancefabrics.com/index.html |
| Fabric Depot: | http://fabricdepotco.com |
General Fabrics
| Fabric.com: | https://www.fabric.com |
| Micheal Levine: | http://www.lowpricefabric.com/default.aspx? |
| Vogue Fabrics: | http://www.voguefabricsstore.com |
| Fabric Empire: | http://www.fabricempire.com |
Faux Fur
| Faux Paw: | http://www.fauxpawfurs.com |
| Fur Faux Fabrics: | https://www.etsy.com/shop/FurFauxFabrics |
Trims, Appliques & Fringe
| Dove’s Originals: | http://www.doveoriginalstrims.com |
| Wholesale Trims: | http://www.wholesaletrims.com/default.cfm |
| Eeagle Trimming: | http://www.eeagaltrimming.com |
| Shine Trim: | https://www.shinetrim.com |
| Glory’s House: | http://gloryshouse.com |
| Expo International: | http://www.expointl.com/default.aspx |
Vintage Style Patterns
| Mrs Depew: | https://www.etsy.com/shop/Mrsdepew |
| Decades of Style: | http://www.decadesofstyle.com |
Rhinestones
Preciosa & Swarovski
| Dreamtime Creations: | http://www.dreamtimecreations.com |
| Glitz Online: | http://www.glitzonline.com/c/Rhinestones.html |
| Bead and Trim: | https://www.beadandtrim.com |
| Tami’s Place: | http://www.tamisplace.com |
DMC
| Chuckie’s Bling: | http://chuckiesbling.com |
| Rhinestone Guy: | http://www.rhinestoneguy.com |
Resin
| Blinggasm: | http://www.blinggasm.com |