Thread: looking for advice for thick waisted dancer

I understand. I wear them because I like how they look, but I'm very selective about the fit to avoid "headband headache". Maybe I go overboard with accessories, but I feel more "covered" that way. Dina Lydia has amazing ideas for making accessories. On this page, she even has Leila modeling some arm decor: Dina's Bellydance Costume Galleries
Her newest book is all about head adornment.

Nice job on the orange, by the way!

Originally Posted by amanda_raqs

Thanks for the suggestion, I always forget jewelry! But I hate headbands, they drive me crazy!

Love love LOVE the peach! It's gorgeous on you, the style and the color are very flattering to you!

I would also love to see something in your hair, a necklace, some armbands. You look just lovely in that costume.

Originally Posted by amanda_raqs

Ouch, but I appreciate the honest opinion (the skirt is a mermaid style, but you can't really tell from the picture). Here is me in a fuller skirt, but the bra needs to be tighter and hiked up a bit, and the beading is incomplete. This would be my other option for my performance, with some additional work done first, of course.

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Do you make ones like the peach costume to sell? I think I want one...g.:

Originally Posted by mrsnj20

Do you make ones like the peach costume to sell? I think I want one...g.:

Well I wouldn't make one exactly the same, but I could make something similar. If you are interested, PM me and we can talk :)

Originally Posted by Lauren_

Love love LOVE the peach! It's gorgeous on you, the style and the color are very flattering to you!

I would also love to see something in your hair, a necklace, some armbands. You look just lovely in that costume.

Thanks! I'm on the lookout for some orange flowers for my hair ..g.:

Not particularly related but since we are talking about the orange costume, I thought I'd show off the other 5 I made to go with it. I hope to get more detailed pictures soon

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wow! you are awesome. Yes, please post more detailed pics if you get them!

Those are great costumes. And I think orange flowers in your hair would look lovely!

Those costumes are fabulous, and you look glorious in your orange one.

(Shelf sister here, too.)

Originally Posted by amanda_raqs

Not particularly related but since we are talking about the orange costume, I thought I'd show off the other 5 I made to go with it. I hope to get more detailed pictures soon

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That white one is dazzling! You are a wonder to create those!

Originally Posted by amanda_raqs

Not particularly related but since we are talking about the orange costume, I thought I'd show off the other 5 I made to go with it. I hope to get more detailed pictures soon

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Beautiful costumes! You did a fantastic job on them. And love how you are all in a different colour but unified by the style. You look like jewels!

And, BTW, I too think the orange costume looks absolutely lovely on you. The style and colour are very flattering to you. You just need a few more accessories to add to your lovely smile.

What a gorgeous troupe--and the costumes are so elegant. I love the look. You have some talent!

I think the fuller skirt is a better choice to balance top and bottom. You are very attractive, so don't sweat the tummy stuff. You look great.

Wow! You all look gorgeous! Especially you, Amanda. Love those colors.

Full skirts can reeeeally add pounds if they're full from the waistband down -- I have big hips and circle skirts especially turn me into a tent, so I avoid them at all costs. Your beautiful troupe skirts are the perfect way to "do" a full skirt, slim through the hips with interesting detail, then swishing out below. Great job!

Thank you everyone for your kind words!!

amanda

Those are wonderful!! What a lucky troupe to have you in it!