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Two weeks ago, I had two special dress up occasions in one weekend. The first was a gig at which my boyfriends band (he plays bass guitar) lanched it’s cd. They’ve got one song with an Arab influence and because of that, a friend (who’s also a band member’s girlfriend) and I decided to make belly dance outfits to show our support. Of course, I know this is by no means a ‘real’ belly dance outfit, although I got the idea of doing a long and super wide tiered skirt from a website about belly dancing. The band plays a mixture of metal and hardrock, so I also wanted to match that. So basically, it’s just the skirt (So much gathering… argh…) and a very simple cropped tank top with the band logo and a bead ornament sewn on.
Material Notes
jersey for the top, cotton viscose mix (I think) for the skirt
Difficulty
Novice
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Credits
Apparition (the band) for providing the occasion and inspiration (check them out at www.apparition.nl if it might be your kind of sound!)
www.annabella.net/tribal/costume.html for great how to’s and info about belly dance costumes
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Jul 28, 2010, 03.53 AMby ivorykohl
I did a search for belly dance and found this. I love it!!! There are so many styles of bellydance now that Rock Bellydance doesn’t seem out of place. I personally am more moved to move by metal than most music. I love what you did to the shirt, very good idea.
Dec 30, 2008, 06.39 PMby grinchy
Gorgeous! I’m sure you look wonderful in it! Thanks for the websites.