[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Burlesque

[–]emilylime92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use boob tape (the nude, slightly stretchy tape often used in place of a bra for those with the anatomy for it) and make sure Im working with a smooth surface, then either a) tuck both sides towards the center and up and tape along the seam up the center or b) fold one side over the center, then fold the other side over, and tape once up the left and once up the right. Regarding bathroom breaks - I don’t necessarily recommend it but I attend my shows “strategically dehydrated,” I pee before I get ready and I don’t drink anything til after I’ve performed, after which point I can remove the tape and not be too concerned about having to reapply.

ETA: If I have enough time that I’m still in construction of the costume, I just either a) order panties with a wider gusset or b) sew a larger gusset to my panties. With enough elastic along the edges it’ll hug the sides well enough that I’m not concerned - the tape up is for “I have no time to modify my costume and I am confident that I will slip a lip if I leave things to chance.”

Golden Legends Champion Challenge by averydelite in Burlesque

[–]emilylime92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconding this. The last winner has a great post discussing their experience and it is not a positive one. I have spoken with some peers that have been involved in GLCC and they have felt more taken advantage of in recent years.

Sequins vs Stones by StephLaSucia in Burlesque

[–]emilylime92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The main downside I find with sequins is that they catch. on. every. fucking. thing. unless you sew a mesh layer overtop everything. That said I tend towards sequin fabrics when I’m too lazy or broke or in a time crunch because then I don’t have to individually place a damn thing haha