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PHOTO CREDIT: Above photo by John Rickman Photography, San Jose, California. |
Index to Costumes, Makeup, & Appearance
Articles & Reviews
Table of Contents
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Costume Design Ideas
By Shira
- Belly Dance Costuming: A Basic Beginner's Costume
- Belly Dance Costuming: The Classic Look
- Costuming a Belly Dance Troupe
By Dina Lydia
- Figure Types
- Dance Personality
By Others
Making Your Own Costumes
General Advice
- Belly Dance Costume Patterns
Tips & Tricks for Dyeing Costume Pieces. Added July 24, 2009.
About Costume Fabrics
Online Patterns
By Arabella
- Easy-to-Make Baggy Pants: One Size Fits Most
- Pharaonic Collar, Headband, Wristbands, & Dress
- Quick Salwar (Pantaloons)
- Narrow Salwar (Pantaloons)
By Shira
- How to Make a Rectangular Head Scarf
- How to Make a Cleopatra-Style Headdress. Added June 20, 2009.
- How to Make a Pair of Beaded Earrings
- How to Make a Circle Skirt
- How to Make a Semicircular Veil
- How to Make a Rectangular Veil
By Dina Lydia
- Skirts
- Belts
- Dresses
- Pants
- Arm Decorations
- Bras
- Blouses, Vests, & Cholis
- Other Items
By Other Contributors
Fitting & Alterations
By Dina Lydia
- Falling Gauntlets
- Battle of the Hip Bulge
- Tight Sleeves
- Shopping for a Large-Sized Bra
- Fitting Belts
- Altering a Belt
How to Sew
By Shira
- Making a Narrow Hem
- Bead & Sequin Embellishment for Costumes
- Dangling Paillette Embellishment for Costumes. Added May 24, 2009.
- Making a Hip Elastic Casing With Wide Bias Tape
By Dina Lydia
- Machine-Sewing Sequins
- Making a Ruffled Hem on Sheer Fabric
- Attaching Coins, Beads, Bells
- Costume Fabric Choices
- Making Beaded Fringe
- Sewing with Glitter Dot Fabric
General Notes
On Costuming
By Shira
Tips & Tricks Related to Costuming. Updated with many new tips added on July 24, 2009.- Keep It Smelling Fresh! Added May 5, 2009.
- What Makes It Professional? Added May 16, 2009.
- Dear Shira: A Jewel in the Navel?
- Dear Shira: What About Stretch Marks or Surgical Scars?
- The Undercover Story: What About Underwear? Added July 6, 2009.
- What to Wear On Your Feet. Added July 21, 2009.
- Dear Shira: I Want to Dance Barefoot!
By Dina Lydia
- Using a Chain or Coin Bra/Belt Set
- Buying Coins for a Costume
- Tying a Hip Scarf
- Gluing Rhinestones Directly to the Skin
On Hair Styles
By Shira
- How to Make a Rectangular Head Scarf
- Hair Styles and Accessories for Belly Dancers. Added June 20, 2009.
By Dina Lydia
On Skin and Makeup
- Basic Makeup for Dancers of Color. By Christine Millan. Added June 3, 2009.
- Dear Shira: What About Stretch Marks or Surgical Scars?
- Video Review: Tribal Basics, Volume 2: Makeup & Costume with instruction by Carolena Nericcio
- Video Review: Face It: Makeup Techniques for the Belly Dancer with instruction by Melah
- Video Opinion Poll: The Dancer's Companion, Volume 2: Basic Makeup for Performance and Photography with instruction by Azhia. Added June 13, 2009.
On Other Aspects of Appearance
Traditional Garb
By Shira
- Costuming for SCA & Renaissance Faires
- Video Review: Palestinian Costumes & Embroidery - A Precious Legacy
- Book Review: From Turban to Toe Ring
By Dina Lydia
By Dawn Devine Brown
Costume Book Reviews
Designing & Making Belly Dance Costumes
By Dawn Devine Brown
- Costuming from the Hip
- Embellished Bras: Basic Techniques
- From Turban to Toe Ring
- Style File: A Visual Vocabulary of Middle Eastern Dance Costume
By Dina Lydia, the Costume Goddess
- The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 1: Flattering Costume for Bellydancers
- The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 2: Easy Costume for Bellydancers
- The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 3: Cabaret Belt and Bra for Bellydancers
- The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 4: Arm Costume for Bellydancers
- The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 5: Tribal Toppings for Bellydancers
- The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 6: Thrifty Chic for Bellydancers
- The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 7: Headpieces for Bellydancers
About Ethnic Attire
- The Folkwear Book of Ethnic Clothing. Added June 16, 2009.
Sewing Advice
Costuming & Makeup Video Reviews
Documentaries on Middle Eastern Clothing
- Palestinian Costumes & Embroidery: A Precious Legacy. By the Palestinian Heritage Foundation.
- Covered: The Hejab in Cairo, Egypt. By Tania Kamal-Eldin.
Costuming Instruction
- Belly Dance Television, Volume 1. By Roxalot.
- Belly Dance Television, Volume 2. By Roxalot.
- Tribal Basics, Volume 2: Makeup & Costume. By Carolena Nericcio.
- Delilah's Costume Workshop, Volume 1. By Delilah.
- Delilah's Costume Workshop, Volume 2. By Delilah.
- A Practical Guide to Making a Belly Dance Bra and Belt. By Aziza. Added June 13, 2009.
- Costuming Secrets Unveiled - Creating Basic Bra & Belt Sets. By Ali Baba Studios. Added June 13, 2009.
Makeup Instruction
- Tribal Basics, Volume 2: Makeup & Costume
- Face It: Makeup Techniques for the Belly Dancer
- The Dancer's Companion, Volume 2: Basic Makeup for Performance and Photography. By Azhia. Added June 13, 2009.
Photo Galleries
Shira
Dina Lydia, The Costume Goddess
Fabulous Full Figures
(Resides on Shira's "Bellydance Plus!" Web Site)
Asifa el-Bah'r: Eclectic Ideas for Creative Minds
Caroline Labrie
- Part 1: Egyptian Folkloric Costumes
- Part 2: Egyptian Oriental Costumes
- Part 3: More Egyptian Oriental Costumes
Faye Lange: Tribal-Style Costumes
Leyla Lanty
Melodi: Sparklies
M'Shisha al-Foa'wi: Affordable Ideas for Students
Scenes from Turkey: Oriental Dancers
- Orient House
- Gar Gazinosu
- Kervanseray
- Kusadasi
- Other Performances
Costuming Links
Costuming Links
- General Costuming
- News Stories
- Historical Resources
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