Shahrzad's Bellydance Store
TBD
Those who are picking out their first bra and belt set please keep in mind that while we have a wide variety of bra and belt sets in the troupe to which we do try and stick:
Beaded sets (more beads than sequins although sequins are welcome), i.e.
this style or
this style or
this style, and
not this style or an entire bra and belt set made with the larger sequins you see in
not this style.
Circular skirt/Panel3-4 Panel Skirt/Petal skirt/Gored skirt/Flared skirt; chiffon or other material; 0-4 slits, i.e.
not this skirt and
not this skirt
Note that you can sew your own skirt fairly easily;
I don't recommend trying to set a bra and belt--even with sequin tape it takes forever
Remember that Sharzad does do layaway and that EVERYONE WILL HAVE TO ALTER THEIR COSTUME--it never fits perfectly so please budget time for this. Note that if your costume is a bit small on the top or shows more cleavage than you would like, you can usually use your head/wrist bands to fill that in a bit.
There are always other troupe members and members in the DC/Baltimore Bellydance community looking to sell old (but perfectly usable) costumes to buy new ones--so if $195 is out of your price range, think about buying a used one, or speaking with me about finding one you can borrow for the show.
Your entire costume should include Bra, Belt, Veil, and Skirt; note when you are buying your costume whether or not you will have to buy or make a skirt if it does not come with the bra and belt. Please pass pictures onto me before you buy anything online. Keep in mind that shipping WILL take longer than expected (especially from the Middle East--plan 4 months ahead) and you will have to alter your own costume once you receive it. Luckily we've hit you in time for a holiday gift (usually we have more time to worry about this before the show).
Other recommended websites:
BHUZ costume swaps--resale
Topkapi starting at $199
Neckelmanns starting at $225
Atlanta starts at $90
Turkish Emporium starts at $60
Lila starts at $160
BellydanceShop starts at $199
starts at $199
BellydanceShop starts at $179
Pyramid Imports starting at $198
Unicorn starts at $200
SalomesTent starts at $195 can't seem to find the new link; maybe site's down for a bit
DancingRahana starts at $195
Dahlal starts at $165, but really this is just for drooling
If this is all still too much, please feel free to check out ebay (just pass pictures through me), or ask classmates/troupemates if anyone is looking to sell an old costume while looking to upgrade this year.
