Thread: Ultra Bad-Ass Vintage Costumes

Post your favorite pics - I need inspiration for a project I'm working on!

I've got a pale gold old-school panel skirt (shows LOTS of leg), a vaguely craptacular but workable antique gold sequinned bra base that was given to me as a gift, and a silver mirror-and-bell set to pair with all of the above. I'm thinking the gold-and-silver combo could look bad-ass and dangerous!

So feed me, guys! I'm hungry. Nom nom nom nom nom!

Here's my vintage-style costume, made from collected jewelry bits, victorian christmas ornaments, and antique gold lame base on the bra/belt. I also did the circular ruffle on the chiffon skirt and sheer harem pants slit up the front:



Here's a little more closeup pic of the set with an Lrose skirt and gauntlets.

That is beautiful. Love your style. REally stunning and unique. And flattering

that's beautiful!

That pale blue ruffle skirt is spot on vintage! Love it!

I love how the belt comes up in front, rather than dipping down. So hot!

I've been invited to visit a local Lebanese woman who used to teach dance and have a troupe in this area in the 60's and 70's. She said she'll show me photos - will make mental notes for costume inspiration!

Originally Posted by clovis

I love how the belt comes up in front, rather than dipping down. So hot!

AND it covers up post-baby lower tummy flaws ..g.:

This bra/belt design is modeled after a Naima Akef costume (she actually had at least two with this belt design) - you can see her version here (actually you can see a second costume with the same belt design at the end of this clip):

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwQjiSdaYJY]YouTube - Naima Akef Egyptian BellyDancer[/ame]

TH TX...those pix are awesome....LOVE the bangs as well! HOT!

I miss you Tanya! /threadjack

what about this type of belt?...just my 2 cents
xx
Athena

hearts this thread :)

Try surfing the Shanmonster bellydance gallery, lots of old-school ideas in there: Omphalo-Stepses: Bellydancers and Harem Girls - A Historical/Cheesecake Gallery

Like those:






I'm a vintage look lover! :tongue:

Qamar

LOve it!!!!

I love this thread! These costumes are hottttttt!

These pics are fabulous!!!

I am a sucker for vintage costumes.

How 'about this "vintage" Sandra costume:

November 16, 2005 - 10:20 PM - tribe.net

Scroll down for some of Delilah's old costumes:

Belly dancing: Dance Costume For Sale

idk how 'vintage-y' this one is but i love it nonetheless
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O7-qy9UZKI]YouTube - ♫ Lamma Bada ♪[/ame]

Oh Zana!

That's ma favorite clip of Samia Gamal, it's from the old French movie: Ali Baba!

Loooooove everything, the dancer, the costume, the colors, the dance, awwww!

Qamar

Probably my favorite Samia Gamal scene, too!
Amazing.
And I love love LOVE this costume look.
Tamrahenna, these photos are gorgeous!! SOooooooo beautiful.
Satinworship - I'd love to see your pic in the vintage look!!!!

I love Samia's costumes. Have some ideas percolating but I need to finish current projects before diving into something new!

Oh my GAWD, I'm in vintage heaven! Keep 'em coming!

Actually, this thread is great inspiration for photo shoots, too.....g.:

Originally Posted by cymbeline

I love Samia's costumes. Have some ideas percolating but I need to finish current projects before diving into something new!

same here! must..finish..what i have..

stupid request cuz i know they're 'vintage', but i wish these pics were in color LOL

I like the balance of the ornate, over-the-top cap-sleeved brathingy with the up-to-there leg showing and comparatively simple skirt. If you stare at the top too long, it starts to look kind of gross, but the basic shape is attractive.

Of course, it probably wouldn't work without the Dracula hair....

Sohair Zaki

I remember when I seen this costume, on Shems' website I was like I can wear a body stocking in color and look fabulous!

Originally Posted by mathkitty

my favorite picture of a belly dancer ever.