#fatlesque

Me in motion

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We were just lil' baby queerlesquers

and look how far we've come! #Polylust

Yes! Here’s a handout I make for my new burlesquers, including some plus-size specific sources:

Checklist for Every Burlesque Show

Do a full dress up the night before including make up and set aside a “show bag”

Full make up including lipstick, eye make up and rouge

Shoes in good repair

I keep a bag with eyelash glue, bobby pins, safety pins, lipstick, face wipes, and perfume for emergencies

Best Bargains for Burlesque Gear

For sequin tape/trims:

Michaels 15 oz. Sequin tub for $13, sequin tape (a must!) $1.99 a roll.

Costume appliques:

http://www.ebay.com/usr/junklady1

Beautiful additions to a plain bra, panties, corset or whatever for $2.99-8.99

For studs:

http://www.ebay.com/usr/beadsgood

pyramid, round or star studs for $2.79 50 Pack

Plus Size garter belts:

www.hipsandcurves.com/plus-size-lingerie/plus-size-garter-belts

For thigh high stockings and gloves:

http://www.ebay.com/usr/gospin360

$.99-2.99 per pair, including plus size

For wigs:

http://www.ebay.com/usr/wigsecret

Great synthetic wigs, $25-40

Bras/Corsets/Bustiers:

I’ve found some of my favorite bras and corsets at Goodwill for $1-5.

You also don’t feel bad embellishing them since they aren’t new

But also: Forever 21 + Sale section for bras/swimsuits/glittery dresses or skirts, or

http://www.ebay.com/usr/hit403

Up to size 3X – I’ve gotten some as low as $10 with free shipping, or

ebay.com/usr/viotradings