Dita Von Teese uses makeup that is very reminiscent of the 1950s look to complement her neo-burlesque performances - as a result we associate the red lipstick, winged eyeliner, bold eyebrows and carefully styled hair with something provocative and very feminine.
This style of makeup is very "on trend" and is sported by many women, including those who are also influenced stylistically by vintage fashion. Makeup like this, which has become very sexy and feminine, is contrasted with reserved knee length skirts and modest dresses.
This rockabilly style of clothing and makeup draws some of its inspiration from screen sirens like Elizabeth Taylor, the "style icon of her generation", whose makeup and clothing were a combination of sultry and classy sophistication.
Interestingly, the 1950s were seen as a bleak point in feminism, as post-WWII Britain returned to prioritising the "nuclear family", and women were encouraged to return to roles as wives and mothers. Perhaps the bolder makeup and fashion of this era was a response to the expectations of family life - maybe women were trying to prove that they could look good and be good at the same time...
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