It's all about the "tease" in NYC

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Ever since I was a little girl and I saw the play Gypsy, I've been obsessed with the art of the "tease." I wanted to be Gypsy Rose Lee wearing long gloves and pearl earrings, with a nice feather fan covering my goodies. Basically I grew up wanting to be a really classy stripper that could sing and dance, my parents would be so proud if they knew the truth. Though burlesque has always been around recently there is an uprise in all thing's burlesque inspired; classes, festivals, famous "teasers" like the miss Dita Von Tease (who dated the creepy Marilyn Manson) and clubs are popping up all over with tassel twirling divas and that my friends, is entertainment. Sit in the audience, or get up and try it out yourself- just don't poke anyone's eye out with those flying tassels (they can be dangerous), that would be embarrassing.

Burlesque and Lingerie in NYC

Agent Provocateur

133 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012

It’s all about dressing the part. Whether you’re on stage or on a stage that is also known as, your mattress at home…costume is KEY. And all I have to say is, I look ridiculous in a corset. But like my ex said when I asked his opinion on undergarments, I received an, “Ugh, I don’t care, it’s all coming off anyway.” He had an excellent point, but nonetheless… ruffled panties are awesome.

It’s all about dressing the part. Whether you’re on stage or on a stage that is also known as, your mattress at home…costume is KEY. And all I have to say is, I look ridiculous in a corset. But like my ex said when I asked his opinion on undergarments, I received an, “Ugh, I don’t care, it’s all coming off anyway.” He had an excellent point, but nonetheless… ruffled panties are awesome.

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Agent Provocateur

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Le Scandal at The Cutting Room

School of Burlesque

440 LAFAYETTE ST NEW YORK, NY 10003

Ok. I thought this shiz was going to be easy. Oh no…..when I took a burlesque class and danced to Tom Waits, “Pasties and a G-String” I about rolled my ankle on the line, " Chesty Morgan and Watermelon Rose, raise my tent and take off all your clothes." which took my sexiness down about five thousand notches. I think I’ll take the pastie-making workshop next time instead, it serves my Martha Stewart skills in a very sexy way.

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Starshine Cabaret at Fortune Cookie Cabaret

Galapagos Art Space

70 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

This Brooklyn, hipster art spot serves as more than just a pretty place to view paintings. I.E. people are getting down to their knickers on Monday nights. When they said they feature, “new talent” I thought maybe someday….I’d be rocking out to “Hot For Teacher” while wearing apple shaped pasties and a school girl skirt….turns out “new talent” still means- more talented than the “Average Joe.” The acts change which keeps it fresh, since naked can get really boring…

This Brooklyn, hipster art spot serves as more than just a pretty place to view paintings. I.E. people are getting down to their knickers on Monday nights. When they said they feature, “new talent” I thought maybe someday….I’d be rocking out to “Hot For Teacher” while wearing apple shaped pasties and a school girl skirt….turns out “new talent” still means- more talented than the “Average Joe.” The acts change which keeps it fresh, since naked can get really boring…

La Petite Coquette Inc

51 University Pl Frnt 1, New York, NY 10003

I happen to be a fan of lingerie stores with French names….simply because, the French do “it” better. I spent a long time searching for the perfect garters to finish off my Gyspy-esque ensemble, and wouldn’t ya know it….I found them here. They also have really nice cozies if you aren’t feeling sexy and you’re feeling bloated…they don’t discriminate.

I happen to be a fan of lingerie stores with French names….simply because, the French do “it” better. I spent a long time searching for the perfect garters to finish off my Gyspy-esque ensemble, and wouldn’t ya know it….I found them here. They also have really nice cozies if you aren’t feeling sexy and you’re feeling bloated…they don’t discriminate.

 
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The Slipper Room NYC

Slipper Room

167 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

The first experience I had with The Slipper Room included ladies night, which = free champagne. Not to mention there was a dancer named Nasty Canasta, where else are you going to meet her? The club is playful, weekly comedy nights and outrageous performances…….you don’t even know. Check the website’s gallery if you don’t believe me, these chicks are shimmy your face off.

The first experience I had with The Slipper Room included ladies night, which = free champagne. Not to mention there was a dancer named Nasty Canasta, where else are you going to meet her? The club is playful, weekly comedy nights and outrageous performances…….you don’t even know. Check the website’s gallery if you don’t believe me, these chicks are shimmy your face off.

The Cutting Room

19 W 24th St Lbby, New York, NY 10010

Le Scandal performs at the Cutting Room and when a chick in pasties swallowed a sword, I wondered if they meant “cutting room” literally. The Le Scandal ladies aren’t just relying on the “assets” but they rely on fire, torch songs (not the kind with fire) and a little bit of Vaudeville inspiration, and since Vaudville in NYC has now become “Cheesy Broadway” it’s nice to bring back some of the old school performance tricks: handlebar mustaches and dancing ladies.

Le Scandal performs at the Cutting Room and when a chick in pasties swallowed a sword, I wondered if they meant “cutting room” literally. The Le Scandal ladies aren’t just relying on the “assets” but they rely on fire, torch songs (not the kind with fire) and a little bit of Vaudeville inspiration, and since Vaudville in NYC has now become “Cheesy Broadway” it’s nice to bring back some of the old school performance tricks: handlebar mustaches and dancing ladies.

Kiki De Montparnasse

79 Greene St, New York, NY 10012

Part of what make “the tease” so sexy, are the accessories. Oh yeah, and if you’re a chick you know ALL about the accessories. I’ve tried to pull off the whole,slow-unbuttoning then flinging the garment across the room like a tiger, and my elbow got caught on my bra strap. I’m just uncoordinated that way. However, you could buy a whip and then you wouldn’t be the one who looked like a jackass. The “whipee” would. Accessories or not, Kiki’s lingerie is so gorgeous you’ll want to just stand still and look pretty….and some of us clumsy types should.

Part of what make “the tease” so sexy, are the accessories. Oh yeah, and if you’re a chick you know ALL about the accessories. I’ve tried to pull off the whole,slow-unbuttoning then flinging the garment across the room like a tiger, and my elbow got caught on my bra strap. I’m just uncoordinated that way. However, you could buy a whip and then you wouldn’t be the one who looked like a jackass. The “whipee” would. Accessories or not, Kiki’s lingerie is so gorgeous you’ll want to just stand still and look pretty….and some of us clumsy types should.

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Kiki De Montparnasse

Fortune Cookie Cabaret

24 1ST AVE NEW YORK, NY 10009

Starshine Burlesque performs here every Thursday and from my visit to Lucky Chengs next door, a drag queen cabaret, It didn’t take a lot to get me hootin’ and hollerin’ for all the bumping and grinding. Even though i did have two cosmos, cheering was still in order. Plus watching the audience participation is always hysterical….especially if its your mother participating, or even better- your grandma.

Collective Unconscious

279 Church St, New York, NY 10013

The Va Va Room take over the Collective Unconscious….. and anytime magicians are involved I’m laying on the ground swooning. I have an affinity for people that can pull tricks. Is that strange? Yep. Definitely strange. There is still the standard burlesque chicks, intermixed with singing and other weird novelty acts….circus people have always fascinated me and after seeing this gaggle of circus freaks perform I thought about running off and joining myself.
The Va Va Room take over the Collective Unconscious….. and anytime magicians are involved I’m laying on the ground swooning. I have an affinity for people that can pull tricks. Is that strange? Yep. Definitely strange. There is still the standard burlesque chicks, intermixed with singing and other weird novelty acts….circus people have always fascinated me and after seeing this gaggle of circus freaks perform I thought about running off and joining myself.
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The Va Va Voom Room

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Galapagos Art Space Burlesque Night…. she totally looks like Jessica Rabbit.

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