Tops – Under Bust
Tribal dancers are familiar with the concept of midriff tops that come under the bust rather than tying across it – but even a cabaret belly dancer can feel too...
Tops, Skirts & Pants
Skirts – Chiffon
While tight-fitting lycra skirts are all the rage, chiffon skirts still have their place – and some dancers feel more comfortable in something that doesn’t cling to their curves. Belly...
Skirts – Fishtail
The “Fishtail” or “mermaid” skirt covers a variety of styles: some fishtail skirts have a tight basque around the hips with a full skirt below; some are a 6- or...
Skirts – Satin
Satin skirts are not in fashion, but personally I still like their sheen, which catches the light as you move. A simple satin skirt is a good base for a...
Harem Pants
Ask a non-bellydancer to describe belly dance costume and chances are, harem pants would be mentioned somewhere – but funnily enough, these days they’re less frequently worn than other alternatives....
Pants – Costume Shorts
Sheer harem pants, chiffon skirts and thigh-high slits present a problem – modesty! The current trend for professional costumes in Egypt is to provide matching shorts – they may even...