Male costumes around the world

Malek · 02-13-2007, 07:38 AM

Hello !!!!

(sory for english)

In Greece male bellydancers we wear costumes, uper body naked usual.
And clubs and restaurants they all wait for us to is this way.
Only at Tanura can be covered.

So what is the male fashion around the world?

Malek

Zorba · 02-13-2007, 04:29 PM

Pretty eclectic. It seems more of a personal choice thing elsewhere - I find it interesting that Greek male Belly Dancers are almost all bare chested.

It seems a large number of males wear shirts - which I personally don't like as it doesn't look like a Belly Dancer, and worse - hides the movements. Among the dancers who are bare chested in the US, a kind of "X" chain affair on the chest is fairly popular. I think that looks a bit BDSM, but will take it over any kind of shirt.

The rest wear a two piece costume of one sort or another - me included.

-Zorba
"The Veiled Male"
Zorba, "The Veiled Male"

Suheir · 02-13-2007, 06:03 PM

We have a Turkish dancer in London whose apparel I find a bit odd:

He goes in for rubber "shrugs" which look mighty uncomfortable!

Ariella · 02-14-2007, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Suheir

We have a Turkish dancer in London whose apparel I find a bit odd: http://www.planetegypt.co.uk/0607_summary/IMG_2660.jpg

He goes in for rubber "shrugs" which look mighty uncomfortable!

What's that below his eye? I've never seen similar decoration in bellydance...

Suheir · 02-14-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ariella

What's that below his eye? I've never seen similar decoration in bellydance...

Glittery sequins! He also favours an awful lot of glitter gel.

Dipali · 02-16-2007, 06:40 AM

What about casual male Belly dancing costume. A Blue denim jeans, a hip scarf and bare chested greek style!

Zorba · 02-16-2007, 04:04 PM

Not for me. But then I don't like "casual" Belly Dance pseudo-costumes on anyone - and I certainly can't abide jeans - the most uncomfortable item of clothing this side of a suit-and-tie!

-Zorba
"The Veiled Male"
Zorba, "The Veiled Male"

Moon · 02-16-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Suheir

OMG!!!

That really looks ridiculous!

Yasmine Bint Al Nubia · 02-17-2007, 04:17 AM

Ok that's too much sweat!!! Some of that needs to be contained lest it dirps on the patrons.

Now as women, we often try to wear costumes that are somewhat flattering for our figures, i.e making sure the 'girls' are harnessed in good and tight, tummy covers to confine and camouflage etc. There is no reason why a male can't put in the same time and effort.
Yasmine

prince ali baba · 02-17-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Yasmine Bint Al Nubia

Ok that's too much sweat!!! Some of that needs to be contained lest it dirps on the patrons.

Now as women, we often try to wear costumes that are somewhat flattering for our figures, i.e making sure the 'girls' are harnessed in good and tight, tummy covers to confine and camouflage etc. There is no reason why a male can't put in the same time and effort.
Yasmine

I don't think that was sweat. I think he just has a smooth chest and belly. He might have some makeup on his chest and belly to make it shiney. Tim

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Zorba Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 857	Pretty eclectic. It seems more of a personal choice thing elsewhere - I find it interesting that Greek male Belly Dancers are almost all bare chested. It seems a large number of males wear shirts - which I personally don't like as it doesn't look like a Belly Dancer, and worse - hides the movements. Among the dancers who are bare chested in the US, a kind of "X" chain affair on the chest is fairly popular. I think that looks a bit BDSM, but will take it over any kind of shirt. The rest wear a two piece costume of one sort or another - me included. -Zorba "The Veiled Male" Zorba, "The Veiled Male"

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Suheir V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Europe - London Posts: 1,227	We have a Turkish dancer in London whose apparel I find a bit odd: He goes in for rubber "shrugs" which look mighty uncomfortable!

02-16-2007, 04:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zorba Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 857	Not for me. But then I don't like "casual" Belly Dance pseudo-costumes on anyone - and I certainly can't abide jeans - the most uncomfortable item of clothing this side of a suit-and-tie! -Zorba "The Veiled Male" Zorba, "The Veiled Male"