To bewitch, catch the eye and charm with movements during belly dancing, it is not enough to master the technique impeccably. The image of a dancer will be incomplete without a magnificent oriental costume.
Instructions
Step 1
Belly dance costume can be classic and exclusive. The classic outfits of a handsome oriental man consist of a bodice, a long skirt and a belt. This option is called waist. Beltless suits are also popular, which differ only in the absence of this thigh accessory. In this case, fancy oriental embroidery and fringe pendants are made directly on the skirt or pants.
Step 2
Decide what you want to see as the bottom of the suit: a fish skirt, chiffon, straight skirt or asymmetry with monists. On rounded hips, an oriental harem pants made of light transparent fabric look great. Select the material at your discretion. Lightweight fabric looks great on slender and long-legged dancers, thicker and more opaque ones are preferred by girls with curvaceous forms. Colors and materials can be very diverse. The main purpose of a skirt or panties is to cover the dancer's legs in order to focus the audience's attention on the movement of the abdomen and hips.
Step 3
In the set of the costume, a mandatory detail is a short top or tight bodice, which opens the stomach, does not hinder the movement of the arms and body. It is not so difficult to pick up the top, it can be a classic top without trim and lace, you can manually sew rhinestones, beads, sequins, beads, fringes on it. However, ready-made versions of oriental tops for dancing may seem to you a more attractive and refined detail of the image. They are made of elastic material, fit snugly to the body, and are intricately decorated. The top should be an ensemble with a belt and a skirt in color and finish.
Step 4
If you decide that the hip belt will be a separate accessory of the costume, pay special attention to its appearance and decorations. A belly dance belt should be tight, even tough, sewn to a wide elastic band or soft base. This is for better fixation, so that it sits well on the hips and does not move around the waist while dancing. The density of the material is needed so that the belt keeps its shape and does not curl. However, an expensive ornate scarf looks no less elegant instead of a belt. The scarf can be embroidered with beads, beads, and around the edge it is most often framed by an elegant fringe and coins / monistas. The latter ring melodiously during the movements, emphasizing the rhythm of the oriental dance. The scarf, like the belt, is tied at the hips. Shawls can be rectangular and triangular, knitted and sewn on velvet. Despite the high price, the main decoration of an outfit should, if possible, be handmade. However, having looked at the author's samples in catalogs and magazines and armed with everything you need, you will be able to make a belt for a suit with your own hands.
Step 5
Don't forget to pick up the attributes for the oriental numbers. You don't have to worry about shoes - belly dancing is performed barefoot. But you may find it useful: veil fans made of silk or feathers, canes, tabla, sagatas, silk scarves, sabers and much more. These oriental accessories add special piquancy and originality to belly dancing.
