Thread: Ultra Bad-Ass Vintage Costumes

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In I, Claudius, there are two examples of (pseudo?) bellydancing from the 70s!

I Claudius Episode 6 "Queen of Heaven" Complete" - YouTube

Zills player. While the historical authenticity is questionable, I really like that strangely cut top she wears (First minute, after the credits). Not a bad backbend!

I Claudius Episode 12 "Old King Log" Complete! - YouTube

At 3:50, just a brief bit of the drum solo (we unfortunately, only see he from the back).

So, just some random bit of 'ancient roman bellydance' goodness!

Originally Posted by shems

I have always LOVED this picture. If I had a body like that, I would wear it now and not care what anyone thought, LOL

Thalia

Originally Posted by shems

Love this skirt... wow!!

This is the most wonderful collection of images I have seen -- thank you to those who have added to them!

And, I hope this isn't too off topic (moderators, smack my hand and move this as needed); but, how does one make the older "girdle" style belts -- like the one in the Yvonne De Carlo promo pics? I have attempted something like that before and failed -- it was "too soft" and rode up.

Any advice appreciated!

Originally Posted by Qamar60

Can anyone tell me which film this is from? I've been looking all arvo, to no avail....

Originally Posted by superbunny

Can anyone tell me which film this is from? I've been looking all arvo, to no avail....

The actress is Yvonne de Carlo, but she has been in so many of these harem girl roles in films I'd be hard pressed to tell you which one this image is from.

Originally Posted by shems

The actress is Yvonne de Carlo, but she has been in so many of these harem girl roles in films I'd be hard pressed to tell you which one this image is from.

Yeah, I'd been searching Yvonne De Carlo all arvo... plus sheherezade, salome, hotel sahara, desert hawk, etc... short of finding and watching the movies, I'm not sure how else to go about it.... gorgeous woman, figure to die for!

I'd be happy just to find a full-length picture of this costume somewhere, but this is the only one I've found with this particular costume, full stop!

Hi!

Here is my vintage Abla. Great fringes!

found one! The blog it is from claims it is Gloria Swanson; but, I do not know enough to confirm.

found here: Hollywood - Photographs of Celebrities From The 1920's

Yes, that is Gloria Swanson from the 1925 film "Stage Struck." Here are some pictures of the full costume. The first one is too big to post, but it is worth the extra click. Has anybody figured out how to resize since the upgrade?

http://www.doctormacro.com/Images/Sw...truck)_03S.jpg

I am LOVING this thread!

Originally Posted by superbunny

Yeah, I'd been searching Yvonne De Carlo all arvo... plus sheherezade, salome, hotel sahara, desert hawk, etc... short of finding and watching the movies, I'm not sure how else to go about it.... gorgeous woman, figure to die for!

Oh, my goodness, I just realised why her face was so familiar! We've been doing a "Munster" marathon over the last couple of days. I had no idea that she was Lily Munster!

The fabulous Juliana (she graced the cover of many a George Abdo album):

juliana dance gallery

Originally Posted by dunyah

The fabulous Juliana (she graced the cover of many a George Abdo album):

juliana dance gallery

(dreamy voice) Can I be her when I grow up?

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