Looking For Practice Gear

[HOOKEDNOVICE]

Hi, I am new to this site (it's wonderful!!) and am a beginner dancer. I am looking specifically for Gypsy-ish style (tie front, long sleeve) choli tops and a black pants with a flar-ish leg to practice in. Not a really full leg like the tribal pants, but sort of like the ones on the "Shimmy" program on Fitness t.v.

I have checked the swap meet section here and searched all over ebay and the web but to now avail. Maybe I'm not using the correct terminology (I am so totally new at this) Also a good source to find beaded hip scarves/belts that are not as loud as the coin hip scarves would be most helpful. I want some movement and swing but a bit less noise for classes.. Thanks, you guys are all so supportive and helpful.

[beafarhana]

For the tie-top, look no further than Sharifwear(there's usually an ad-link in the right hand column here)

[sabrinabellydancer]

you might like flared leg or boot cut yoga pants for practice.
you can get those in the exercise wear department of most sporting goods stores

[monsoondancer]

hip scarves with beads and fringe work well for sessions less harsh on the ears :)

[Egyptianangel]

Try Belly dance costume & belly dance supplies at Aladdin's Cave

[ravenadesigns]

I have a few used gypsy style items that need to go. I am in the process of taking pictures but most of the items I will be adding are not so gypsy like (mostly kutras and Salawar Kameez). I love to dress up :-)

Clearance

[*Shira*]

Another good source for practice wear is L Rose Designs at Welcome to L. Rose Designs

They can make custom workout wear in the exact size, color, and style that you like. They have different sleeve styles for the cholis. They also have hip scarves without coins, though theirs aren't beaded, they're just rayon fringe.

[Surida]

Watch the swap meet here for deals. Are you looking for new, nearly new? What sizes?

[HOOKEDNOVICE]

Originally Posted by Surida

Watch the swap meet here for deals. Are you looking for new, nearly new? What sizes?

Woops, sorry, looking for size med pants (28" waist, 36-38" hips 32" inseam
and probably a sm or med sized top. I wear a 34B and am smaller on top
Thanks

[miriamgamal]

Beatrice already mentioned it, but I second SharifWear... I have loads of their stuff and it lasts through quite a bit.

[Doozer]

Wallie World is carrying some nice pants by Athletic Works for about eleven bucks. You could turn the waist band under to shorten the rise and it would look alright because it's usually covered by a hip scarf or belt anyway. I bought a pair and totally remade them (gees, should have bought a pattern and some fabric, hah!)...dropped the waist band and split the side seams up to the knee and added a stretch lace godet. Flared, but not too much. If you sew, you can make your own tie front tops too (they are so easy). Simplicity has a 'belly dance' packet of coordinates. I've made the skirt (their calculations were off for the tiers) and the choli pattern gapped at the neck so I had to fold the pattern piece to shorten the neckline but the tie neck top pattern is great!

[HOOKEDNOVICE]

Originally Posted by beafarhana

For the tie-top, look no further than Sharifwear(there's usually an ad-link in the right hand column here)

Thanks! Great site.

[elfinsox]

I second L Rose!
Welcome to L. Rose Designs

[HOOKEDNOVICE]

Originally Posted by elfinsox

I second L Rose!
Welcome to L. Rose Designs

Thank you. I am working with them now. Still can't find the gypsy top i want though.

[Lauren_]

L. Rose & Sharifwear are the first ones I thought of, too.

But you might have some luck searching dancewear sites for jazz pants. Only a few have flared legs, but they tend to be less expensive than the bellydance-specific ones. I like discountdancesupply.com a lot.

[elfinsox]

Originally Posted by Lauren_

I like discountdancesupply.com a lot.

Oh yes, I forgot about DDS! A former ballerina, I looooved DDS. Excellent place for dance supplies.