Gown-and-glove striptease explained

The gown-and-glove striptease is considered a very traditional form of the striptease.^{[1] [2] [3]} This routine developed in America and spread to Europe. The performer, usually female, is dressed elegantly in an evening gown with a back zipper and elbow length opera gloves. She then removes the gloves one at a time, in a slow teasing manner, before similarly removing the gown. This type of dance is exemplified by actresses like Rita Hayworth in Gilda (1946)^[4] and Natalie Wood in Gypsy (1962)^[5] and by current neo-burlesque performers like Dita Von Teese,^[6] Bonnie Delight, Bettsie Bon Bon and Havana Hurricane.

See also

• Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend, vis-a-vis Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell
• Jessica Rabbit
• Put the Blame on Mame, a la Rita Hayworth

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chun . Alex . Clean, wholesome, old-fashioned burlesque . Los Angeles Times . 24 November 2018 . 14 February 2008.
2. Web site: 10 Steps to Classic Burlesque Superstardom - The Ultimate Masterclass . 21st Century Burlesque Magazine . 24 November 2018 . 29 August 2016.
3. Web site: Southern Fried Burlesque Festival has curve appeal . Atlanta Creative Loafing . 24 November 2018 . en . 9 March 2011.
4. Web site: Gilda: Rita Hayworth as Gilda Farrell . Girls Do Film . 24 November 2018 . 15 July 2013.
5. Book: Whitesell . Lloyd . Wonderful Design: Glamour in the Hollywood Musical . 2018 . . 9780190843847 . en.
6. Web site: Jack . Tewes . The Art of the Teese - Dita Von Teese . Australian Stage Online . 24 November 2018 . en-gb . 24 February 2018.