Thegown-and-glove striptease is considered a very traditional form of thestriptease.[1][2][3] This routine developed in America and spread to Europe.[2] The performer, usually female, is dressed elegantly in anevening gown with aback zipper and elbow lengthopera gloves. She then removes the gloves one at a time, in a slow teasing manner, before similarly removing the gown. This type of dance is exemplified by actresses likeRita Hayworth inGilda (1946)[4] andNatalie Wood inGypsy (1962)[5] and by currentneo-burlesque performers likeDita Von Teese,[6] Bonnie Delight,[1] Bettsie Bon Bon and Havana Hurricane.[2]
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