The internet’s verdict on Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, is that the sound falls short of the aesthetic it promises to deliver in the visuals. The main critique of netizens is that it gave the impression of a burlesque theme and the composition didn’t match. To them, The absence of the orchestra was felt and her usual lyricism that attracted her fanbase was lacking.

Since then, many burlesque and jazz performers have taken to social media to share their interpretations of what it should’ve sounded like to match the aesthetic. Cyberjazz artist @Solenevelvet may have annoyed a few Swifties by saying that Taylor is “wasting the showgirl concept”.

While it’s sad to see the new album go underwater, we promise not to suffer The Fate of Ophelia. Our showgirl shopping guide, a blend between mid-century modern, art deco and art nouveau, is all exactly what you need to feel like the star of the show on a tight budget.

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Showgirl Lighting

Lights! Camera! Action! Lighting is important if we want to catch your good sides. Here are the offerings that give that warm glow but won’t make your wallet cry.

orange blown glass Jupiter lamp
Auraglow Cordless Battery Operated Light Blown Glass Jupiter LED Table Lamp (£19.99)
white faux ostrich feather chandelier with brass hardware
SYCARPET 3 Light White Feather Chandelier (£107.19)
brass parrot wall light with green shade
Dunelm Gold Parrot Plug In Wall Light (£45.00)
pink mottled glass chandelier
M&S Pink Mottled Glass Chandelier
(£199.00)
rechargable brass and amber wall light with accessories
SERBASIC Amber Rechargeable Wall Light with Detachable Bulbs and Remote (£38.99)
pink Capiz style lamp
Dunelm Colette Mid Century Table Lamp (£70.00)

Showgirl Vanity sets

What is the main act without an opulent dresser? Here are the low-cost vanities that hit the mark.

blak vanity set with oval bulb mirror
VIVOHOME Makeup Vanity Set (£135.99)
velvet upholstered vanity and tub chair
Urban Outfitters Jane Vanity And Chair (£899.99)
cream vanity table with brass knobs on the drawers
Dunelm Ottilie Dressing Table
(£279.00)
grey vanity desk with stool and round LED mirror. The drawer handles are brass rings.
Costway Grey Makeup Vanity Desk Dressing Table (£119.95)
art deco grey mango wood and brass, round-mirorred dresser
Swoon Connie Sandblasted Grey Mango Wood & Brass Dressing Table (£459.00)
black rectangle hollywood style vanity set with bulbs on mirror
Costway Dressing Table Chair Set (£119.95)

Showgirl Beds & Bedding

The bedroom is where the magic happens (we’re talking about eight hours of shut-eye, of course.) Here are the beds we recommend for your beauty sleep.

black rattan bed with 4 arches
Rit Concept Rosemary King Size Bed (£899.00)
yellow fluted headboard double bed
Daals Eleanor Sunflower Yellow Fabric Upholstered Bed Frame with Domed Headboard (£289.99)
gold four poster bed with white drapery
VEVOR Queen Size Canopy Gold Bed Frame (£123.99)
blush pink fluted hotel style bed with built-in lights and nightstands
Next Tweedy Plain Blush Pink Mayfair Upholstered Hotel King Bed Frame (£1315.00)
gold cloud motif metal bed
Yaheetech 5ft King Bed Solid Bed Frame with Cloud-inspired Design Headboard (£69.99)
black arch rattan bed
Rit Concept Beverly King Size Bed
(£799.00)

Showgirl Accent Chairs

Every star has their designated seat. Make sure to get yours from our affordable finds.

cream swivel chair with brass base
The Range Langham Swivel Chair (£299.99)
black velvet armchair with gold legs
Yaheetech Velvet Accent Chair with Gold Legs (£65.99)
wine red velvet wingback armchair
Livingandhome Wine Red Velvet Sofa Chair (£142.37)
green velvet skirted chairchair
Daals Fern Green Velvet Calliope Skirted Armchair (£299.99)
rust red velvet scallop armchair
MADE Maya Accent Chair in Rust Red Velvet (£375.00)
oatmeal and brass armchair
My Furniture Oatmeal Solaris Lounge Chair (£199.99)

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