Burlesque clothing isn’t something for the shy and retiring, nor is it easy to wear outside the setting of a stage show. Thankfully, sometimes the elements of this 50s exotica are both versatile and classic enough to make fantastic wardrobe staples.

This ruffle petticoat skirt is flamboyant enough for stage wear, while being the perfect underskirt for converting your circle skirts into sassy evening wear. Available in pink, red and black edging, the multi layers make this just as effective as net petticoats, but with an added wearability on its own.

The skirt is available from Edge Fashion in two sizes, thanks to its elasticated waist band, and costs £24.99.

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While the high street goes manic for the 40s style tea dress, coming up behind is a huge range of 1950s inspired looks, with many dresses better suited to something more formal.

This spot dress by JJ Park is a great example of fifties inspired evening wear that’s classic and versatile. A great choice of retro frock, this dress avoids the clownish vintage inspiration that tends to look a little like playing dress up. Instead, the result is a classic dress that is still as stylish now as it was 50 years ago.

You can get the dress from Oli online for £70.

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