From Burlesque to Badass - The Story Behind Pasties! ❤️
You’ve probably seen them at festivals, burlesque shows, or peeking out from under a sheer top on your fave celeb. But where did pasties actually come from? Grab a beverage, and let’s go on a little nipple-covering adventure! 💫
🎭 It All Started in Burlesque...
Back in the 1920s, performers in burlesque shows had to get a bit creative. Nudity was a no-go thanks to strict decency laws, so dancers started wearing teeny-tiny nipple covers (aka pasties!) to get around the rules. Cheeky, right? 😏
They’d still put on jaw-dropping performances, all glitter, feathers and sass - but now with sparkly little patches covering the bits that would’ve got them shut down. And just like that, the pastie was born! 🙌
💃 Enter the Tassel Twirl
It didn’t take long for someone to think, “Wait… what if these things moved?” Cue Carrie Finnell, a total icon of early burlesque, who made twirling tassels a thing! Imagine the drama. The stage presence. The spin! Tassel twirling quickly became a staple of burlesque shows everywhere.
🌟 From Stages to Celebs
For a while, pasties stayed mostly in the performance world. But then the 1990s and early 2000s hit, and suddenly celebs were all over them. Lil’ Kim turned heads at the 1999 VMAs with her purple pastie momen! Since then, everyone from Miley to Rihanna has rocked them on stage or the red carpet.
🌈 Now It’s All About Self-Expression
These days, pasties are more than just cute little covers. They’re a symbol of body confidence, rebellion, freedom, and fun! Whether you’re wearing them to a festival, under a mesh top, or just in your living room because you feel like it—you’re part of a long, fierce, fabulous history.
So the next time you pop on a pair of Pastease, remember: you’re not just covering up, you’re carrying on a legacy of self-love and sparkle! 💖✨