How to Dress Like Dita Von Teese

Dita Von Teese is a famous burlesque and pinup star. She says that her greatest sources of inspiration are films, art and still photographs from the 1930s to the early 1950s. Follow this guide to learn how to dress like her.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Find a dress similar to the one-shouldered asymmetrical gown from the Christian Dior Fall 2007 collection. Dita Von Teese wore the purple version of this with dangle earrings and a matching clutch by Dior.
2. Fill your dresser with corsets. She is known for her love of these and is often seen in clothing that enhances her hourglass form. She says that comfort is based on quality rather than severity and a corset made to measurements by an expert makes all the difference.
3. Get a vintage cinched waist jacket and a high waist skirt. Another option is to get vintage reproductions to have the look of the 1940s but still have modern comfort. The Rita dress from Noir is consistent with Dita's style.
4. Wear the Ivory Suit from Victoria's Secret. Dita Von Teese wore a similar suit with a black beret and black pumps. The suit is also available in red.
5. Relax in a robe and slippers. She loves to wear a long cashmere robe and mink slippers when she's relaxing at home.
6. Dress yourself in the kind of clothing she's comfortable in. She wears skirts and dresses with heels. She also likes well-tailored, wide-leg trousers.
7. Spice up your love life with some sexy lingerie. Dita Von Teese wears items like corsets, garter belts and stockings during her burlesque shows. She sometimes strips all the way down to pasties and a garter belt.