Help - burlesque ceilidh

[MrsPussinBoots]

I’ve got tickets to attend the Glasgow Festival of Burlesque: Burlesque Ceilidh on 25th April and have no idea what to wear! I’m a 10/12 pear shape and have lost my confidence. Is a little black dress and heels acceptable? Too much? Not interesting enough?

What would you wear?

I would wear a basque and fishnets to the party!

LBD and heels sounds fine, esp if you arent that confident.
You could always chuck a feather boa in your bag to whip out if you are feeling too plain!

Thanks both! I’ll definitely be having a rethink. Love the feather boa idea

Ok, probably not this exact one, because...SHEIN...but how about something like this? A dress with a bit of a burlesque twist:
https://www.shein.co.uk/ark/3715?goods_id=41028346&test=5051&url_from=shein_google_ukadplaEN_Audience1203_20240619&scene=1&pf=google&ad_type=DPA&language=en&siteuid=uk&landing_page_id=3715&ad_test_id=6690&requestId=olw-4lj9gpuzwljq&cid=21330962544&gad_source=1&skucode=I01bm0vdtmz8&onelink=0/google_feed_uk&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_KKIgqXajAMV8pdQBh3Wbi-BEAQYBSABEgINb_D_BwE&setid=160249314702&currency=GBP&lang=en

Some more corset-type dresses:
https://www.prettylittlething.com/black-chiffon-corset-bandeau-draped-midi-dress.html
https://www.prettylittlething.com/black-chiffon-underwired-corset-button-ruched-midaxi-dress.html
https://www.prettylittlething.com/black-lace-corset-detail-one-shoulder-midaxi-dress.html

And more!
https://www.nastygal.co.uk/product/boohoo-chiffon-corset-detail-mini-dresshzz18185?colour=black&srsltid=AfmBOop51kCkJaHIVbDgerS526izovVJLDWvB4e9tuuwggk3y3A6JjIE6s
https://www.nastygal.co.uk/product/boohoo-hook-eye-corset-dress_hzz02236?colour=black
https://www.nastygal.co.uk/product/boohoo-plunge-corset-detail-midaxi-dress_gzz92825?colour=black
https://www.nastygal.co.uk/product/liquorish-corset-detail-mini-navy-velvet-dress_p-c113d741-96f4-4cac-b76f-07a31f8b3f3d?colour=Navy
https://www.nastygal.co.uk/product/quiz-red-satin-corset-midi-dress_p-f1200937-10d3-44be-a796-5c26792e840b?colour=Red
https://www.nastygal.co.uk/product/quiz-black-cowl-neck-corset-dress_p-e47eb639-5c0c-47b3-bdd2-e2e2f5c91a78?colour=Black
https://www.nastygal.co.uk/product/misspap-chiffon-bandeau-corset-bust-asymmetric-maxi-dress_bpp06101?colour=dark+green
https://www.nastygal.co.uk/product/boohoo-satin-lace-up-corset-midi-dress_gzz80952?colour=black

https://www.revolve.com/mobile/superdown-cleo-strapless-dress-in-black/dp/SPDW-WD1713/?d=Womens&size=XXS&product=SPDW-WD1713

LBD or
black waistcoat with a black leather skirt or
corset top with full skirt (shades of can-can style)
Accessorise with a choker, fishnets, heels and opera gloves.
Maybe fix a small ostrich feather in your hair with a sparkly brooch/clip.

Or
Dinner jacket (pinch the waist in with pins or a belt)
Fishnets & heels
(shades of Judy Garland singing Get Happy)

Wow thanks everyone! I’ve ordered lots of outfits to try before Friday 😁

I have only limited experience of burlesque but ceilidh dance as often as possible. The only strict code for a ceilidh is soft shoes so than there is no damage if anyone’s feet get trampled on.

I have no way to know whether the burlesque or the ceilidh code would win out here and would probably hedge my bets and take a pair of soft shoes just in case.

it sounds fabulous, have a great time and please let us know how it went.

Sorry, OP, no advice (though the soft shoes are a good point, so no one gets impaled doing ‘Strip the Willow’), but ‘burlesque céilidh’ is such a mad combination. Like ‘heavy metal ballet’ or ‘Regency hiphop’.

Oo love a ceilidh!! Always think these.would be a great fitness class! Reel of the 51st, Flying Scotsman Military Twostep!

I’d say mini-kilt, available in any tartan gift shop and a bustier style top.
@CaptainFuture check for Highland Hustle classes for a ceilidh/highland dance style keepfit class

Oh thanks @chesterelly1 ! Will look into that!