The most famous burlesque performer of our generation, Dita von Teese is also world-renowned for her personal 1940s-inspired style. A trained costume designer, von Teese was born and raised in Rochester, Michigan, has worked as a film actress, never uses a stylist and dyes her naturally blonde hair black all by herself.
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So, in theory, a red plaid trench coat *sounds* super over-the-top and very fashion-questionable. BUT check out how amazing Dita looks rocking her belted trench. Again, this is a fantastic trend that's been co-opted as a variety of price-points -- check out these amazing trenches and other ways to wear red plaid as outerwear at all different prices courtesy of Shopstyle's search engine.
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See if Dita cares! Wearing white has become more and more common after Labor Day -- after all, there is no Labor Day in the rest of the world, right?
Anyway, even though we can't all afford Dita's Dior-heavy wardrobe, it is possible to "get the look" that Dita rocks here -- the tulip/trumpet skirt goes great with a corset/bolero top. Get the look with a sleek white skirt (even a pencil skirt would work) with a simple top and a cropped jacket.
Gabriella Stripe Jacket
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Havanna Cropped Jacket
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Isaac Mizrahi for Target® Strapless Dress - White
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Andalusia Shrug
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Nanette Lepore white eyelet cotton 'Oceanic' corset
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One of the reasons we're smitten with Dita Von Teese is because she's got this chameleon ability to transform from retro sex goddess to modern-day garden party lady. We love this dress -- the simplicity of the neckline, the spaghetti straps, and the noticeable lack of cleavage. Love.
Girls' flower headband
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– J.Crew
Diane von Furstenberg Elicia Dress
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Spanish Dancer Dress
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Notte by Marchesa Feather-Trim Crepe Dress
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Anne Klein Dress Pleat Bodice Silk Dress
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Chetta B navy tulle spaghetti strap short dress
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Donald J Pliner Coyate Tan Tapestry/Pewter Antique Metallic - Footwear
Love metallics and this is the look at it's finest. She makes any look come to life. Great selection of dresses here. Will be trying to recreate this look for a night out :)
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The sleek black one-shoulder dress is an easy way to add a little va-va-va-voom to your evening look without going as bare as a strapless dress. Dita's got it spot-on, accessorizing with only a big red brooch on her shoulder. We like it both ways -- with and without the brooch. Either way you'll be the head-turner in the room.
Elie Tahari Trudie Dress
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Lewis Cho One Shoulder Dress
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Lux Knit One Shoulder Dress
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Blumarine One-Shoulder Jersey Dress
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Pompili Closed-Toe Slip-Ons
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Tilley satin heels
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Kenneth Cole Reaction - Rags to Riches (Black Satin)
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