A'isha I know exactly what you mean about people never appearing without their makeup!! I used to be like that, when I was an air hostess - and it took some serious personal growth sessions, and some quiet reflection to realise that wearing makeup all the time can be like a mask. I do like to dress up for my partner, and for work, and sometimes just for me, but not most of all for me!
And bellydance clothing is just superb for letting oneself go and really enjoy... almost like an alter ego. I'm sewing something right now that's for practice that I wouldn't wear in everyday, but is all frills and colour - what fun!
I'm curious - how did belly dance costumes evolve into the really low-slung skirts from some of the quite conservative ones in the early films?
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