Ok, first I need to confess! My names Seona and I don't go that ga-ga over belly dance costumes :shok: :lol:
I really like them on others though, and I'm not being negative to those that love the costumes and the costuming side of things, but for myself I don't go that nuts for them, I think mainly as I feel like a numpty in a girly 2 peice, a bit out of my comfort zone. That's not because I'm not confident in myself or my body, just most costumes aren't me (if that makes sense!) Way too girly girl! I do like some bdance dresses (again nothing to do with body issues) which is funny as I'm deft not the conservative type. I would say that some of the tribal costumes would suit me more...but I'm not a tribal dancer!
Sorry if I've strayed too off topic, but that leads me on to say that when I have looked to buy I'm just not that crazy for what I see. As lovely as they are I think they all look same same same. I saw a thread once about Russian costumes, and for the first time I saw a few costumes I liked! They were quite unique and individual. So as this thread is about fantasy, I think my dream costume would deft be something custom made with my input with a designer who has originality. Probably in black, silver and purple. possibly Russian lol! I would purchase from someone who hand makes....Now thinking of it, Like g/bonfire also said, I would love for Ellen Oriental to design me a costume! :dance:
What with all the threads on appearance etc sometimes I feel like just concentrating on my drumming :lol:
To add....I wouldn't mind a classic costume like Souheir's with the matching body cover!
I'm with you on the same same same , I like something different, but thats also why I make my own costumes most of the time, I was on a belly dance fourm and all these Belly dancers were like "Who is getting thier new Bella costumes" and I was like what is that, have I been under a rock, I checked into it and they where not something I would like though they are $500 and up i did'nt like them, but thats me.
My dream costume is a mix of different things here is a link to the one I said I liked early on I would want her to design a costume for me and I would buy these three as well, but I mix Native american in with my dance style so I guess I would like these
Custom Handmade Bellydance Nature Costume Set by Synari on Etsy
I can totally see how those costumes would work for your fusion style.
Regarding Bella, I am aware it's a big designer, I can see that if you are a real professional they would be worth investing in, as I guess they are super well made also, I can't really comment as I haven't really looked at a lot of Bella's, just read the name a lot! So I guess they must be good. But sites I've looked at tbh nothing's grabbed me. Also thinking about all the costumes being same same, I guess, like fashion, someone will come up with a new idea and it just gets copied? who knows, just a thought.
One day I'm sure I'll find a costume that will make me go ''wowzers''!...Such a shame that Ellen Oriental dosen't sell costumes, I would love to meet her and work on a costume, that's a nice dream!
Thinking more about it, I should really try and bond with my sewing machine, I'm scared of it lol
Since this is a fantasy thread, all of the above problems would be solved :dance::dance:
I found a woman that made a belly dance costume pretty close to what I would want my dream costume to be, though I think no one else would like it
My style is Native Fusion so it has a Native american look, The costume is
$650.0 dollars thats not to bad, I have not bought it because I'm dropping weight and it would be made to my size have to wait a bit
The costumes are by
Synari,Synari Designs
I've already designed my dream costume, I've named it the Black Widow. The problem is I just can't imagine ever actually having a reason to make it.
I've already designed my dream costume, I've named it the Black Widow. The problem is I just can't imagine ever actually having a reason to make it.
"Black Widow" make me think of one of Dina Lydia/The Costume Goddess' costumes (Scroll almost half way down on this page to see it: Dina's Bellydance Costume Galleries)
Maybe. I suppose I could do gothic even with an Am-Oriental style dance. :think:Maybe for a gothic style dance?
The following is from Velvet Peacock Designs. I love this costume though that color green would make me look like I needed to be in the hospital awaiting liver transplant. I love most of VPD costumes. Deep in my heart I want to grow up to be a tribal dancer just so I can wear one. I also love the coin bra and skirt in blue and green (Costume Gypsy Turkish Vests & Gypsy Skirts)
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I love this dress of Jillina's. It is close to being one of my dreamcostumes.
I love this dress of Jillina's. It is close to being one of my dreamcostumes.
You know if you wear it to a Renn Fair it doesn't matter what your style of dance is.