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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
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Jadie Troy-Pryde

The Life of a Showgirl Is Far More Than Crystals and Feathers – How Burlesque Transformed My Confidence

Life of a Showgirl: News Editor Jadie performing at a Burlesque show.

Taylor Swift's Life Of A Showgirl album landed yesterday, and her legion of fans have, perhaps unsurprisingly, reaped praise on the new release. The twelfth studio album from the singer and songwriter sees the star posing as a showgirl on most of the album artwork, with this thematic hook acting as a metaphor for Swift's life in the public eye.

When I first saw the burlesque-adjacent costumes, I couldn't contain my excitement. Sure, stripping down to just a thong and a pair of nipple tassels in front of 150 people may sound like a sweat-inducing nightmare to some people - but I now do it as a hobby, and it has totally transformed my body confidence and general zest for life.

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