Lauren, did you happen to see the Ahlan wa Sahlan video or pics from 2006? Asmahan wore something much like your UBDC costume (which I honestly find rather cute, but it does need a special venue), complete with large tall floppy brimmed hat (in matching fabric), and she came out of a huge box wrapped like a present and her guys were dressed in clown suits. It was wild, and fun, and fitting. She went around the room and danced on the tables.
Naiyah - I would also consider a black feather boa, or one of those capes edged in black feathers. LOTS of rhinestones.
For a comedy duet, I would suggest another dancer dressed in a leopard print costume.
