Skin Problems

starrbursts · 10-17-2006, 10:31 PM

Just curious but what do women do when they perform and have bad, visible stretch marks? I'm just curious...

Babylonia · 10-17-2006, 11:08 PM

You can wear a body stocking. They will cover you as well as hold you in. Try sugarpetals.com

Madeline · 10-19-2006, 05:28 AM

Dina Lydia’s website lists several ideas: http://costumegoddess.com/tummy.htm

TribalDancer · 10-19-2006, 07:06 AM

I do nothing different, personally.

We are the ones who will help show the world that a woman's body is a thing of beauty, in all its shapes, sizes, colors, and "details". Admittedly, sometimes I wear a body stocking to cut down on the jiggle for a particularly bouncy routine, or to make a costume fit better. But I make a conscious effort to show my body in its (mostly

natural glory whenever I can to show that strength, grace, power, and beauty comes in many packages.

Just for the record, I don't disparage anybody who feels differently and wants to cover up. You should do what makes you comfortable. For me, I feel like this is one small way in which I can make other women feel better about their bodies, and realize their own beauty is there for them to share with the world, too.

AliPies · 10-20-2006, 12:48 AM

Madeline: Oooh, thanks for the link

TribalDancer: You're wonderful! I wish I was so brave

Yasmine Bint Al Nubia · 10-20-2006, 01:54 AM

You Go Girl! Sister Tribal Dancer!. It is after all a Hollywood fantasy that projects the idea that all dancers must reveal their tummy.

Starrburst, another suggestion is to wear a one piece outfit, such as Beledi dress or a galabeya. When women danced for each other, they wore everyday clothing. This is another approach.
Yasmine

Madeline · 10-20-2006, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AliPies

Madeline: Oooh, thanks for the link

TribalDancer: You're wonderful! I wish I was so brave

You're welcome!

Babylonia · 10-21-2006, 12:09 AM

TribalDancer: You Rak!

sedoniaraqs · 10-21-2006, 01:54 PM

I second the body stocking recommendation. You can get them or dye them to match either your costume or your skin tone. I wear a very light skin tone one and most of the time no one even knows I'm weareing it, it just smooths out my natural skin tone and cuts down the jiggle a little bit. It is like stage makeup for the body.

Sedonia

10-17-2006, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
starrbursts Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Duncan Oklahoma Posts: 94	Skin Problems Just curious but what do women do when they perform and have bad, visible stretch marks? I'm just curious...

10-17-2006, 11:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Babylonia Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 404	You can wear a body stocking. They will cover you as well as hold you in. Try sugarpetals.com Last edited by Babylonia; 10-21-2006 at 12:08 AM. Reason: figured out how to insert link!

10-19-2006, 05:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Madeline Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 303	Dina Lydia’s website lists several ideas: http://costumegoddess.com/tummy.htm

10-19-2006, 07:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
TribalDancer Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 313	I do nothing different, personally. We are the ones who will help show the world that a woman's body is a thing of beauty, in all its shapes, sizes, colors, and "details". Admittedly, sometimes I wear a body stocking to cut down on the jiggle for a particularly bouncy routine, or to make a costume fit better. But I make a conscious effort to show my body in its (mostly natural glory whenever I can to show that strength, grace, power, and beauty comes in many packages. Just for the record, I don't disparage anybody who feels differently and wants to cover up. You should do what makes you comfortable. For me, I feel like this is one small way in which I can make other women feel better about their bodies, and realize their own beauty is there for them to share with the world, too.

10-20-2006, 12:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
AliPies Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 45	Madeline: Oooh, thanks for the link TribalDancer: You're wonderful! I wish I was so brave

10-20-2006, 01:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
Yasmine Bint Al Nubia V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 1,138	You Go Girl! Sister Tribal Dancer!. It is after all a Hollywood fantasy that projects the idea that all dancers must reveal their tummy. Starrburst, another suggestion is to wear a one piece outfit, such as Beledi dress or a galabeya. When women danced for each other, they wore everyday clothing. This is another approach. Yasmine

10-21-2006, 12:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
Babylonia Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 404	TribalDancer: You Rak!

10-21-2006, 01:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
sedoniaraqs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: cultural wasteland of the midwestern US Posts: 574	I second the body stocking recommendation. You can get them or dye them to match either your costume or your skin tone. I wear a very light skin tone one and most of the time no one even knows I'm weareing it, it just smooths out my natural skin tone and cuts down the jiggle a little bit. It is like stage makeup for the body. Sedonia