The Showgirl Costume: An Illustrated History

by Jane Merrill

Fashion is synonymous with change yet the iconic showgirl costume--feathers, sparkle and revealing clothes--has remained largely unchanged since the early 20th century. Beginning in the 1800s, a couture of the risque evolved from Paris nightclubs to Las Vegas casinos. The concept of glamour itself was based on what Parisian courtesans and burlesque performers wore. A tall pretty girl with headdress, nude core with spangles, high heels and dramatic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476671745
• ISBN13: 9781476671741
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 291 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher