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Thanks Tahira, the Gold Loop has the opposite problem (it's not at all shaped, surprisingly). It's actually the green bedlah (from Cairo Carnivale performance) that has got a wonderfully cupped butt....but apparently I don't! ;)

The green belt is very stiff and well-structured so I'm not sure how else to alter the costume to fit quite right. It's only noticable if you're up close (like when someone's sticking a tip in it). I don't really use glute squeezes during performance so I don't think that'll be a problem, and padded undergarments do sound hot. I guess I will try a few layers of something between belt and lining...I will have to play with the shaping so it's both comfortable and natural looking.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions!