Thread: "Perfect for Belly Dance..." (not)

Here's a real trend-setter:

Bellydance Ren Faire Cosplay LARP Tribal - eBay (item 270341304185 end time Feb-14-09 06:51:56 PST)

It looks like what Raquel Welch wore in One Million Years B.C.

now thats what I call old skool.

It actually looks like a very nicely-made set. I'd rather see that out at RenFaire than (unlined) chain mail bras, and the super-skimpy chiffon skirts some visitors favor.

This reminds me of costuming from the original Star Trek series...g.:

Bleh!

I think some people just go for all the tags.

Cave people or Flintstones?

haha, evidence that bellydance is older than we think!!!

Since when did LARPing include bellydancers?! LOL!!

Originally Posted by Athenaserpent

haha, evidence that bellydance is older than we think!!!

..l;,

Truly a vintage set.

Originally Posted by saheli

Since when did LARPing include bellydancers?! LOL!!

ooooooh you'd be surprised!

loooooots of youtube wonders trying to impress their boyfriends at campfires............

however, SCA and SOME faires actually boast some amazing dancers............AND i've seen some tribal wear made with leather and fur that looks really, really good................i'm personally not crazy about this one.....

i HAVE seen a couple of dancers that participate in LARPs that are quite good, but there is that 'bunny' contingent you'll get anywhere..........

just add boots & it reminds me of
what Ukrainian singer Ruslana wore to win Eurovision 2004: ..g.:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXgaOTOCSuU]YouTube - Ruslana - Wild Dances (winner of eurovision)[/ame]

Originally Posted by ruta21030

ooooooh you'd be surprised!

loooooots of youtube wonders trying to impress their boyfriends at campfires............

however, SCA and SOME faires actually boast some amazing dancers............AND i've seen some tribal wear made with leather and fur that looks really, really good................i'm personally not crazy about this one.....

i HAVE seen a couple of dancers that participate in LARPs that are quite good, but there is that 'bunny' contingent you'll get anywhere..........

I pretty much assumed that bellydancing LARPers were tribal dancers or did the whole Ren-Faire/SCA thing, but a SCA/LARPing bellydance costume is just way too much. ..l;, That's hilarious! Not knocking it at all, but I think it's quite funny how all of these odd elements get constantly squeezed in with bellydance.

I guess as bellydance continues to reach people of all walks of life, they will blend their cultures, lifestyles and other hobbies with it.

Originally Posted by Egyptdancer

just add boots & it reminds me of
what Ukrainian singer Ruslana wore to win Eurovision 2004: ..g.:
YouTube - Ruslana - Wild Dances (winner of eurovision)

Ahhhh! Ruslana is a Dchinghis Khan backup dancer wannabe. Youtube Dchinghis Khan and you'll see what I'm talking about. LOL

To give the Ebay poster credit, I don't see that she mentioned SCA anywhere in her listing. She describes it as a fantasy costume, and IMO this costume would work great for a fantasy/themed bellydance piece (assuming the skirt is not too short for the wearer, or is supplemented).

Originally Posted by anala

now thats what I call old skool.

haha anala I absolutely adore your comments! They always make my day. ..l;,

Originally Posted by da Sage

To give the Ebay poster credit, I don't see that she mentioned SCA anywhere in her listing. She describes it as a fantasy costume, and IMO this costume would work great for a fantasy/themed bellydance piece (assuming the skirt is not too short for the wearer, or is supplemented).

Agreed. While it's not a "traditional" costume (although really, what is?) it would certainly work for a fantasy piece, which is what I think it is listed as

What the heck is LARP?

I like it and will be doing a similar costume soon.

hehehehe

Originally Posted by HOOKEDNOVICE

What the heck is LARP?

"LARP" is the acronym for "Live-Action Role Play." It's basically used as verb by people who are hardcore role playing gamers. People who are into Dungeons and Dragons; people who like to re-enact historic wars, events or medieval battles and pillaging. Stuff like that.

So if you play live-action role playing games you "LARP" or you are "LARPing."

Oddly enough, I found the costume appealing in an "I'd never be caught dead in it but...." sort of way