Costumes

Costumes on this page are  not for sale .  This page is to be used as a  reference  for you to understand costumes for Middle Eastern Dance and Middle Eastern clothing and maybe create your own or at least find a new way to use an existing piece of costuming. H e a d p i e c e s

Crowns Beautiful jeweled crowns are an absolute must for any    caberet costume.  You can find instructions how to make them and see some different styles. Turbans Turbans are an essential item for the tribal and folk      dancer.  You can see some examples of how to wrap  them and even accesorize them. Headbands When a crown or a turban just won't do... a headband   can be a wonderful alternative.  See headbands from     caberet to tribal. Hats and Other Head Coverings Snoods, Fez's, Tarhas, Hijab, etc...

S h i r t s ,  B r a s ,  a n d  V e s t s

Shirts Not everyone needs to wear a jeweled or coin bra!  In   it's place wear a shirt.  Wether you wear a choli,        Ghawazee shirt, peasant shirt, or a shirt filled with beads  and/or coins; you can be stunning. Bras Beads, Jewels, Coins, Velvet, and anything else that     looks pretty ends up on a bra.  See some ideas for      creating one yourself. Vests Vests can comliment many types of costumes and can be a nice way to change it's look. S k i r t s  a n d  P a n t s

Skirts Circle skirts, flounced skirts, gored skirts, panel skirts,   straight skirts, mermaid skirts, etc... Pants Harem pants have many variations and go with anything. B e l t s

Caberet Beads, sequins, mirrors, and anything else that sparkles   under the spotlight is used in these belts. Tribal Fringe, tassels, coins... all the findings you can imagine    can end up on these belts D r e s s e s Thobes Thobes are a must have for any dancer.  These dresses   are used for dances from the gulf area. Beledi Dresses No dancer should be without at least one Beledi dress,   they are so versatile. Ethnic Dresses Sometimes it's nice to wear Ethnic dresses. Whether your lounging around or dancing in them.  Some are very      beautiful while some are plain.  Which suit's you best? Caberet Dresses Beautiful jeweled and beaded dresses cover more skin   but show every move beautifully. J e w e l r y

Necklaces Necklaces are a beautifull addition to a costume.  They   add color and personal style. Earrings When you pull your hair up while doing a nice shimmy    you want everyone to see your beautiful sparkly earings. Armbands Armbands draw color out to the rest of your arm and    add a nice touch to many costumes. Bracelets and Cuffs Bracelets and cuffs bring color all the way to the ends  of  the arms and can balance a costume out.  Not to mention they look pretty. Anklets An anklet can add a little color to your feet when they    peek out from underneath your skirt.  Some can even    add a nice sound while you dance. Belly Chains If you want an extra accent a belly chain can do it. Hand Pieces India has come up with some of the best jewelry and     these braclets for the whole hand are no exception. Tribal Add-On's From tassles to charms you can make them a part of your costume. V e i l s

Rectangular This is one of the most simple costume pieces to make,   The tricky part is weighting it; even that can be made     simple though. Circular Circular veils are a little harder to make then a rectangular veil but are beautiful to use. S h o e s

Sandals Sandals are great for outdoor, tribal, or stage dancing (If  your not the first dancer you may find that beads and     coins tend to embed themselves in your bare feet.). Ballet Slippers For those of us who dont like dancing barefoot but still   like a lot of freedom of movement with the feet, ballet    slippers are a good buy. Chinese Slipers These shoes are wonderful for Renaissance Festivals,    they can often be washed, are comfortable enough for    walking and  dancing in and simple enough not to be "out" of period". Aladin Slippers These are wonderful shoes for male or female dancers    and can add that "I dream of Jennie" ambiance to your   ensemble. Shoes from India The beautiful shoes that come from India can make a nice accent to your costume if you don't want to dance       barefoot. High Heels Need an excuse to buy an extra "flashy" pair of heels?    Here it is!