Dita Von Teese: I'm Not A 'Dumb Stripper'

Dita Von Teese poses backstage after guest starring in the play Sleep No More on Tuesday (February 14) in NYC.

The 39-year-old burlesque artist recently chatted with Elle about her personal style.

“I don’t want to judge people – I guess it’s part of their career, maybe they don’t have the time – but I really like the satisfaction I get from creating my own red carpet looks and doing my hair and makeup,” Dita shared.

“When people say that I’m just a dumb stripper, I’m thinking, wow, but you’re really giving accolades to these stylists, hair, and makeup people that get everybody turned out and I’m holding my own up there?” she added.