Thread: Costume Inspiration from non-bellydance sources

Originally Posted by rmcguire

It's really comical how much more revealing ballroom dance costumes are, yet bellydancers are viewed more provocatively (even though we generally have 1 if not both legs covered and our crotches are nowhere to be seen!).

And by comical, I mean comically tragic.

I have the same thought every time I watch one of these shows - the dancing itself in ballroom dancing often seems more provocative to me as well - but that could be just me ... I think people just often have a preconceived idea in their head *shrug*

Their costumes ARE beautiful ... but I'd personally have to alter many of them by adding more of a skirt to be comfortable

Looking at the cuts of some of these, I wonder if it isn't the other way around... did THEY get ballroom dress inspiration from bellydance costumes?

I have been wondering the same thing after watching some ballroom dance competition shows this last weekend (which was NOT chock-a-block full of bare midriffs as we are seeing here). I think the designers are making these baring styles specifically for the dancers with amazing torsos as eye candy for the program.

Originally Posted by mihri

Looking at the cuts of some of these, I wonder if it isn't the other way around... did THEY get ballroom dress inspiration from bellydance costumes?

There were several bd worthy dresses on Dancing with the Stars last night!

I forgot to watch or record. I hope they put up nice photos on ABC.com that show off the costumes.

Originally Posted by Souzan

There were several bd worthy dresses on Dancing with the Stars last night!

Is it just me or have anyone else noticed how LAME the costumes for the guys always are? Either they're way too silly or they're "chiffon shirt with glittery stones" in various colors.

The only time those poor guys get to wear something NICE is when they wear the classic ballroom suits or slacks/vest... SIGH...

I could not tell you one thing the men are wearing, nothing, nada, I have never even thought to look, how can I with those dresses around?

Originally Posted by kiyaana

PBSHD had lots of ballroom competition programing on yesterday and I noticed that none of their costumes were even 1/2 as "naked" as some on Dancing With the Stars.

I like the lattice work on this one:

This is my all time favorite! Dancing with the Stars drives me stark raving mad with costume-lust. I even tried to research what they do with the costumes after they're used! (There have also been several to which all I can say is, WTF??? and too many which simply reveal too much skin!! They just HAD to stoop to the lowest common denominator.....)

I have designed innumerable costumes, many based on DWTS, but have no time/resources to make them or have them made.

I did make one costume several years ago with a feature inspired by a ballroom outfit, but with my own twist, and it is a timeless stunner!

Originally Posted by david

Is it just me or have anyone else noticed how LAME the costumes for the guys always are? Either they're way too silly or they're "chiffon shirt with glittery stones" in various colors.

The only time those poor guys get to wear something NICE is when they wear the classic ballroom suits or slacks/vest... SIGH...

Definitely--RARELY do they get inventive and interesting--but then, I wouldn't want to see them as nearly-naked, either.

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RANDALL

With a skirt, this would be hot!



This is nice too:


Again, another one that needs a skirt and then it would be perfect for belly dance!


Wish there was a better pic of this one, but it really is a belly dance costume and my favorite of the night. ;)

More DWTS Belly Dance inspired cossies!



(They did dance to shake it like a belly dancer)

I love ballroom costumes but they are so expensive.

I think that modern ballroom costumes are bellydance inspired. On the last season of Dancing with the Stars, Brooke Burke wore a brown bedlah with some brown bootcut stretch pants for her dance costume.

I like certain evening gowns as bellydance costumes. In fact, I bought an evening gown to wear as a dance costume. I haven't worn it yet but I thought it was perfect. It just needs some new straps, arm costuming and the right hip scarf/belt to go with it. The fabric is stretch polyester and has stretch mesh cut-outs under the bust and in the side slit and the beaded embroidery is in the front and back of the dress and along the front and back of the slit.

I found the dress in the mall. It was on sale for $129 and it was the last one in my size so I couldn't pass it up.

That's gonna be great Saheli

Yep, ballroom costumes these days are definitely bellydance inspired. If you notice, the more popular bellydance has become in recent times, the more ballroom dance costumes look like bellydance costumes. This pic Aviva posted is most definitely a bedlah.

Originally Posted by AvivaDances

OMG! I want that!

Originally Posted by AvivaDances

omg i want that skirt!!
love all the bright colors of these costumes!!

Originally Posted by david

Is it just me or have anyone else noticed how LAME the costumes for the guys always are? Either they're way too silly or they're "chiffon shirt with glittery stones" in various colors.

The only time those poor guys get to wear something NICE is when they wear the classic ballroom suits or slacks/vest... SIGH...

Hey, what they wear now is waaaay better than the regulation catsuits male ballroom dance competitors used to have to wear back in the day. See Rakgirl's post lol.

Originally Posted by AvivaDances

Wow! That is nice!

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Originally Posted by rakgirl

OMG---and they think WE are risque? I watched a show once where they discussed that it's the dancers who design/determine their costumes and each is made specifically for them. Edyta ALWAYS wears absolute minimal, and it's just sleazy. This is gorgeous, but put a skirt to it, please! It actually detracts from the beauty of it, and from the dance. This is not appropriate for "family" entertainment.

Originally Posted by andalee-oriental

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i love these!

Originally Posted by rakgirl

I love the idea! Take the bottom part and add a skirt, or add some material to the side... ..g.:

Originally Posted by rakgirl

Hmm, this reminds me Flash Gordon movie..

Yeah....I'm wondering...the Latin Dreses from Randall are most Bellydance-inspired! But we have so much luck - our designers are most cheaper!
But some seem the Look of SIM (the salmon dress)RANDALLscroll down it's the last...and the blue before amy a SIM too...and the black in the middle may be a Sahar...
and here the first may be a Mamdouh:RANDALL
Best regards
Salima