Perhaps best known as the author of the memoir “Gypsy” on which the famous musical and film were later based, Gypsy Rose Lee was a self-created character and multi-talented woman: author (her memoir and 2 murder mystery novels), actress (vaudeville and Hollywood), playwright, and, perhaps most dramatically, striptease artist extraordinaire! She brought her trademark snappy patter and humor to the act of disrobing for an audience, and made it into a new art form. In an interview about her biography of Lee, author Karen Abbott described her act: “ ‘Oh, boys, I couldn't,’ she'd tease when the crowd would howl for more. ‘I'd catch cold.’ She took a full 15 minutes to peel off a single glove…Her great accomplishment…was the idea of blending sex and comedy…the overriding sense she left audiences with was that of a stripper who puts on more than she takes off — and uses her wit to entice people.” Join us this week in celebrating the birth of a Hollywood and burlesque icon, by sharing your most slinky, sexy clothing and lingerie from the 1930s to the 1960s—including sheer fabrics, fringes and feathers, and sparkling, stage-worthy sequins or beading--plus gloves, of course! (large photo: Ralph Steiner. Gypsy Rose Lee and Her Girls 1944. Sam Wagstaff Collection.)
Vintage 1950s Dorothy O'Hara Black Cocktail Dress https://www.rubylane.com/item/659654-879/Vintage-1950s-Dorothy-Ox27Hara-Black-Cocktail?search=1 Vintage 1950s Franklin Simon Black Velvet Platter Hat With Rhinestone Accents https://www.rubylane.com/item/659654-997/Vintage-1950s-Franklin-Simon-Black-Velvet
Plunging Black Lace 1950s Bra https://www.etsy.com/listing/497083410/vintage-pin-up-1950s-fold-down-plunge 1930s Dusty Rose Nightgown by Radelle https://www.etsy.com/listing/486301893/vintage-1930s-dusty-pink-night-dress 1960s Red Full Slip https://www.etsy.com/listing/267002891/red-vintage-slip-boudoir-vintage 40s Kislav Navy Suede Gloves https://www.etsy.com/listing/584016151/1940s-navy-blue-suede-long-gloves
1950s dress Lilli Diamond draped black crepe rhinestone halter strap XS-S 26-27" waist Emma Domb 1950s dress slinky red jersey black sequins S-M 40 bust 30 waist Black silk satin beaded late 1950s early 1960s cocktail dress S 36 bust 26 waist Black 1960s cocktail dress with fringe empire waist S 35 bust 28 waist Bias cut nightgown 1940s blue rayon satin S-M approx. 38 bust 40 hips
Never worn silvery blue 1940s rayon tap pants with ecru lace and ribbon bows From Another Time Vintage Apparel on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BcjN36kAu0Z/?taken-by=anothertimevtgapparel
1950s Slip Red Trafedda Zipper Closure by Saucy Barbizon 1960s Half Slip Animal Print NWT HIT Undie 1940s Bes Ben Whimsey Pearl Tilt Hat
Very in love Gypsy Rose Lee! 60's Red Flapper Fringe Dress 50's Black Fringe Flapper Dress 60's Red Cheongsam Dress
1950s Bombshell Shimmy Dress - Cha Cha - Mambo- Layered Fringe 1930s Ostrich Feather Capelet - Shoulder Shrug Cape Neon Pink Magenta 1960s Bathing Suit - Black and Gold - Bombshell - Pin-Up Christian Dior Stockings 1950s Blue Nylon and Lace Panties and Half Slip Set