Thread: Looking for a Costume

Hello everyone,

I am looking for a beautiful two piece bra and belt set that I have seen some professional dancers wearing while browsing the internet. I thought that I would ask anyone here if they could help me indentify the designer of the costume, and perhaps, a vendor who would sell it. It seems like a fairly popular set, but I have spent an entire day on the web looking for it with no luck. If someone recognizes it I would be extremely appreciative.

I first saw in on Sadie, but I also noticed Petite Jamilla is wearing it in the promotional flyer for BDSS Bombay Bellywood.

I have attached the best photo that I could find of it, and if anyone is curious there is also a photo of this costume on the BDSS website, in the BDSS magazine on the last page. (Petite Jamilla is farthest to the right.)

I know this is a tough question, and it might be too difficult to answer, but I am sure there are a lot of you who know what it is like to be bitten by the costume bug! I love this costume and am trying eveything I can to see if I can find it.

Thank you for all of your help!

Photo 1 costume is on the left

A couple of diffrent designers have gone with this theme recently. None both Eman and Bella have done bra / skirt combos. No bra / belts off the top of my head, though.

Hope that gives you a lead!

{{{HUGS}}}

Baladi Boutique makes this one... it's a really good quality costume. Baladi Boutique-Samia Fashions Costumes Page 10

ETA: I had a turkish bedlah from them that held up really well, neat colors too... just sold it to someone actually.

I remember someone making a pharonic bedlah on a "What are you working on (month entered here)..... it was this year I know. I just was in awe of how creative and beautiful it was. Maybe she's tired of it and will sell it.......

Thank you SO much Lesedi, I could kiss you!!! You saved me a lot of frustration and time, and I really appreciate it!!!! Now I just have to save up some money,

Originally Posted by AnastasiaW

Thank you SO much Lesedi, I could kiss you!!! You saved me a lot of frustration and time, and I really appreciate it!!!! Now I just have to save up some money,

Lol... no problem! I talked to a lady about it several months ago and she said that the price would probably be a lot lower... like $800ish, because they are using different cabochons.

off topic, but the girl on the right and i used to dance in the same troupe years ago!

Originally Posted by shenudance

I remember someone making a pharonic bedlah on a "What are you working on (month entered here)..... it was this year I know. I just was in awe of how creative and beautiful it was. Maybe she's tired of it and will sell it.......

That was me I think! I haven't even finished it yet, but it is partly based on this one of Sadie's.

Thank you everyone for all of your help! I have found both the Baladi Boutique version and the Bella version, and both are dead on! I think I will go with the Baladi Boutique version, but they are both gorgeous!

I noticed that these costumes are imitations of the original Suhaila Salimpour wore years ago, in a video I found on YouTube when she was a teenager. I can't resist posting it for all of you to see!

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rMKplciHuw]YouTube - Belly Dancing:Suhaila Salimpour dances to Sukara music by Dr. Samy Farag[/ame]

Originally Posted by AnastasiaW

Hello everyone,

I am looking for a beautiful two piece bra and belt set that I have seen some professional dancers wearing while browsing the internet. I thought that I would ask anyone here if they could help me indentify the designer of the costume, and perhaps, a vendor who would sell it. It seems like a fairly popular set, but I have spent an entire day on the web looking for it with no luck. If someone recognizes it I would be extremely appreciative.

I first saw in on Sadie, but I also noticed Petite Jamilla is wearing it in the promotional flyer for BDSS Bombay Bellywood.

I have attached the best photo that I could find of it, and if anyone is curious there is also a photo of this costume on the BDSS website, in the BDSS magazine on the last page. (Petite Jamilla is farthest to the right.)

I know this is a tough question, and it might be too difficult to answer, but I am sure there are a lot of you who know what it is like to be bitten by the costume bug! I love this costume and am trying eveything I can to see if I can find it.

Thank you for all of your help!

Photo 1 costume is on the left

Hello Anastasia!
Baladi Boutique is up and running. Our fearless leader, Shari Bernard passed in November from cancer. In her honor and and tireless devotion to her love of bellydancing..the show will still go on! May 13th -May 15th I am proud to announce "Festival on the Nile" will take place. Please contact the website for more info and inquire about any other costume needs you may have.
We aplolgize for any inconveince the lack of communication may have been. Please keep us in mind for anythng else!
~~Jeanne

That costume really jumped out at me when I read the article about Sadie in Belly Dance magazine. I hope you you find yours!

Originally Posted by AnastasiaW

Photo 1 costume is on the left

Ever since you posted this I've wanted to discuss the differences in the makeup of the two dancers in the picture, but I have held off because I didn't want anybody who knew the girl on the right to think I was being negative about her makeup. If I start a discussion about that will I be accused of picking on her?

Ah, the joys of living in the Middle East. When I click on the link to the photo of the costume all I get is this warning message from the Qatari censor:

Qatar censor.jpg

LOL! Alright, I feel sorry for you so here it is:



Unfortunately it isn't showing up as large here as it does when the link above works for you, so some detail is lost here.

Originally Posted by Darbla

Ever since you posted this I've wanted to discuss the differences in the makeup of the two dancers in the picture, but I have held off because I didn't want anybody who knew the girl on the right to think I was being negative about her makeup. If I start a discussion about that will I be accused of picking on her?

I think that could get a little messy.