If you need an outfit that's infused with glamour, glitz, colour and sex appeal, then look no further than burlesque.

Originally these costumes were developed to accentuate the provocative dance routines of the performers on stage, but increasingly more women are turning to these outfits for gatherings, special evenings out with friends and at your home in the boudoir!

Sparkling, daring and different, you can find numerous different variations available from specialist sellers and fancy dress suppliers online, and you will be able to find an outfit that perfectly matches your style and intentions.

Outfits come in a variety of blues, greens, pinks and reds and come with various different styles of corsets, bodices, can-can and ruffled skirts, thigh high stockings or suspenders. The choice is yours.

Numerous fancy dress costumes have perhaps moved away from the authentic burlesque template somewhat for the sake of wear-ability and modern design tastes, but that glamorous, sexy spirit is still in evidence.

An example that takes inspiration from the can-can style fancy dress seen in Baz Lurman's film, Moulin Rouge, is the Can Can 5 Piece costume.

It comes with a red and black striped corset and co-ordinated tutu, black garters and choker and a feather hair clip that can make the whole outfit radiate 19th century sexy. It is absolutely ideal for a themed get together or evening on the tiles where everyone is dressing up.

Team the fancy dress costume with a shawl though if you're thinking of wearing it in the winter months, it may get a bit cold otherwise!

Accessories for burlesque outfits are also widely accessible providing you a great deal of different options to further differentiate your style and make everything a little more to your likening.

Different colours and designs of stockings, garters, hair pieces and of course shoes can all be used to enhance the outfit you have chosen and make the it more practical or attractive, depending on the sort of evening you are arranging!

Take a look online at a specialist burlesque store or fancy dress site and get an idea of a few of the different costume options available to you. Costs do vary but there is something for every price range out there.