Thought-provoking belly dance costumes (TPBDC) Part II

[Aniseteph]

Is that intergated as in easy access - cos she sure can't dance in those shoes!!!

I daren't think! Dance practicality is probably not what they are going for, but hey, they listed it as a belly dancing outfit...

 

[Yshka]

A site called Safticraft (SaftiCraft, Belly dance costumes, Assuit Fabric, handmade Egpytian belly dancer accessories,hip scarf) has some interesting costumes. What do you think of the following?

The second one makes me think of a car-racing videogame I used to play as a child called Pole Position.

The ballroom dress looks kind of nice though, and there's definitely something about that purple bedlah.

 

[Shanazel]

Never mind the political correctness, where's an UBDC thread when you want one, eh?

Sheer Glitter Blue & Black Mesh Belly Dancing Outfit on eBay, also One Size, Women's Fancy Dress, Fancy Dress, Clothes, Shoes Accessories (end time 16-Feb-09 12:05:06 GMT)

The thoughts provoked by this particular sartorial gem are indeed less than salubrious.

 

[Aniseteph]

The thoughts provoked by this particular sartorial gem are indeed less than salubrious.

:lol:

 

[Shanazel]

Obviously I've been cruising E-bay tonight.

The following is advertised as a "renaissance belly dance gypsy witch costume."

 

[Shanazel]

This vendor (W3) has some beautiful things. They are not really what I'd call belly dance costumes for the most part (very east Indian influenced), but the embroidery and embellishments are lovely.

I wasn't sure how I felt about the multicolored fringe on the style directly above, but it sort of grew on me after I looked at it a while. It comes in several colors.

 

[kayshier]

this costume has provoked some thoughts..
great ones actually
when i see the price however, my thoughts change... :lol:

https://www.dahlal.com/default.aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1327&s2=1327

 

[Aisha Azar]

Belly dance costumes

Dear Shanazel,
It could be just me, but some of those skirts remind me of heavy high Victorian drapery for the formal parlor windows...
Regards,
A'isha

 

[Aniseteph]

"renaissance belly dance witch" - they forgot gypsy pirate medieval wench!

I like those embroidered ones, they look so lavish. And the face veil (I never thought I'd say that). I'd much rather wear any of those even if they are not quite bellydance than see through harems with knee holes. Does anyone look good in those things?

(yeah, probably the girl in my class who looked amazing in that Turkish Emporium job with the soup plate bra... )

 

[Phoebedances]

The indian inspired ones might really work for some fusion numbers, like gypsy fusion or indian fusion dances. I'm amused by the renaissance belly dance gypsy witch costume... that's just what the world needs, more Renaissance Belly Dancing Gypsy Witches! :dance::dance::lol::lol::lol::lol:

 

[Phoebedances]

this costume has provoked some thoughts..
great ones actually
when i see the price however, my thoughts change... :lol:

https://www.dahlal.com/default.aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1327&s2=1327

I'm not crazy about the turquoise costume with the feathers on it, especially for such a price. Feathers are such delicate things and won't stand up to many performances before they begin to look ragged. If I'm going to pay $725 for a costume I really want it to last!

That being said, the silhouette of those are generally lovely, however, there's not a lot of intricate beading to justify the price, simply sparkly material and I could easily make something similar. I guess one is paying for the designer's name in this case.

 

[Mya]

https://www.dahlal.com/default.aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1156&s2=0

I've been drooling at this for over a year. I don't have the body to carry it but something about it just makes my wees kneak.

 

[Shanazel]

Dear Shanazel,
It could be just me, but some of those skirts remind me of heavy high Victorian drapery for the formal parlor windows...
Regards,
A'isha

:lol::lol: Ah, but they aren't made out of thick red velvet plush. I imagine the entire late Victorian era as upholstered in red velvet plush.

 

[Aisha Azar]

High Victorian

:lol::lol: Ah, but they aren't made out of thick red velvet plush. I imagine the entire late Victorian era as upholstered in red velvet plush.

Dear Shanazel,
Well........, now that I have had a chance to review the evidence, of course you are absolutely right!! How totally silly of me.
Regards,
A'isha

 

[Shanazel]

It's okay. dear. We were mere babes during Victoria's reign and can't be expected to remember everything.

 

[Aisha Azar]

Victorian, etc.

It's okay. dear. We were mere babes during Victoria's reign and can't be expected to remember everything.

Or some days in my case, I can't be expected to remember anything.

 

[Shanazel]

Amen to that, sister! Now, what were we discussing?

 

[Sita]

The following is advertised as a "renaissance belly dance gypsy witch costume."

I can't get over the arms! I wander if there's a pin attached to inflate them - very useful for Renaissance Belly Dance Pirates and their water aerobics..

my history books tell me it was the all the rage back then :dance:

Sita

 

[Shanazel]

About 1972, I had a yellow blouse with sleeves like that. I wore it with a brown cushed velvet miniskirt and long vest. Sigh. I felt soooooo romantic in that outfit. It was almost as appropriate for belly dance as the posted one is!

 

[alosha]

first off, i LOVE LOVE LOVE Ansuya and draw a lot of inspiration from her, but hmmm...not so sure about the placement...

wow, that's tiny. gotta try to find a bigger one

here's the link....maybe someone more photo savvy can find how to copy the damn photo..


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