How To Select Belly Dance Clothes

By Mariella Monroe


Live belly dancing performance calls for the right costume. Finding the right one will help you to move properly and emphasize the sensual moves with the dance. Over embellishment is not necessary, however, freedom of movement is.

Regarding ideas, look at the costumes of other dancers. Professional performances and dance classes are ideal places for observation. It's also a good option to ask dance teachers with regard to recommendations. Ultimately, while getting ideas from others can be helpful, you need to choose something that allows you to completely express yourself.

Contemporary tummy dancing costumes are comprised of any bra, belt and skirt with attached hip accentuations. They can be found in an array of colors, from vivid to earth-toned. Other accessories, which includes headbands, veils, necklaces and indifferent sleeves or cuffs for wrists and arms, are also available.

When selecting your outfit, the top is the best place to begin. It's important that it suit properly and comfortably. Popular material choices include chiffon and Lycra, but even tank tops can function with the proper accessories. When you've identified the perfect top, it's time to select the right hip scarf to draw optimum attention to your shimmy. Hip scarves can be found in a wide variety of designs, including beautifully embellished specialty pieces. Next, it's time to choose your trousers or skirt. Pants may hang on to your form or be loose and billowing. Skirts can be either extended and flowing or brief, and are available in fabrics from flowing chiffon to shiny rayon. Next, adding beautiful, exotic-style jewelry will be the finishing touch that draws your outfit together with flair.

With online stores as well as nearby retailers and thrift stores available, you can design the perfect costume to help you uniquely express the feeling of the music and appearance great doing it!




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