Fabulous Full Figures, Part 4: M'shisha al Fo'awi - Page 4
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The point is, I guess, don't rule anything out when you're trying to come up with a costume. It helps if, like me, you tend to dress like it's still the Sixties. Look in your regular closet... maybe you have a piece that you love, but just isn't suitable for your "usual" life and you'd like to wear it more often. Any way you can recycle it into a costume piece you'll love?
Would you like to see this costume from some additional angles? Click here for more. You'll also find a detailed description of the costume components.
Closing Thoughts From M'shisha al Fo'awi
As you plan your own belly dancing costumes, keep in mind these final thoughts from M'shisha al Fo'awi:
"Find something you feel absolutely fabulous in--something that makes you feel alluring, mysterious, feminine, glamorous--and forget about what 'they' think because, quite simply, if you feel beautiful, that's what you'll project."
PHOTO CREDIT: All photos in this photo gallery were taken by Julie Anne Elliot, 2001.
Related Articles
Would you like to see my other Suite101 articles related to this topic? These will take you on a tour through articles with additional costume inspirations, advice on how belly dance can help with weight loss and fitness, and suggestions for other sites on the web to explore:
- Fabulous Full Figures, Part 1: Leyla Lanty. This was the first article in this series, and features a photo gallery showcasing Leyla Lanty from the San Francisco area and her costume collection, including many from Cairo.
- Fabulous Full Figures, Part 2: Leyla Lanty. This was the second article in this series, and features another photo gallery showcasing Leyla Lanty. Includes pictures of additional costumes made in Cairo.
- Fabulous Full Figures, Part 3: Asifa el-Bah'r. This is the third article in this series, and features a photo gallery showcasing Asifa el-Bah'r from the San Francisco area. In her costuming style, she assembles various components from diverse sources to create ensembles that look great together.
- Belly Dance and Weight Loss. Suppose your doctor verifies that you really should trim some weight. Here's how to use belly dancing as part of a weight loss program featuring healthy diet and exercise. I know it can work -- I lost 55 pounds this way and have kept it off!
- Web Resources For Ample Belly Dancers. A tour of other places on the web with articles, humor, advice, and other tidbits of interest for queen-sized dancers.
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