| The top of a belly dancing costume is typically a bra. | | | | is 32 C, you might be able to make it work with some |
| This is as much a part of the costume as the skirt and | | | | alterations. The belly dancing bra will give you a great |
| belt that go along with it. You will find some really great | | | | deal more coverage than a standard bra. |
| bras available that either have embellishments or not | | | | Because of all the beads and sequins that are added |
| depending on your taste. Make sure you find one that | | | | to the bra you will have to have a perfect fit. It is |
| is a perfect fit for your costume and for you. | | | | better to choose a size that is larger than your |
| The Styles | | | | standard size and have it fitted for you. You do not |
| Belly dancing bras come in two basic styles. They are | | | | want to use an adjustable bra for belly dancing. |
| the Turkish style bra or the Egyptian. Egypt is well | | | | It is customary to find belly dancing bras with one strap |
| known for its costume making talents and you will find | | | | not sewn. This allows you to fit the strap wherever |
| both styles of bra are made in Egypt. | | | | you need it to be. This will save time because you will |
| The designs are plentiful in these dancing bras. Check | | | | not have to unstitch the strap before you make your |
| out the retail shops and online for all of the wonderful | | | | adjustments. |
| designs to choose from. If you need a larger size than | | | | Bras That Are Affordable |
| a standard bra, the shop will usually be able to custom | | | | Usually professional belly dancers pay a good deal of |
| order it for you. | | | | money for their bras. There are bras that are |
| The bras will come with embellishments in gold coins, | | | | appropriate for a student or amateur dancer that are |
| beads or sequins. You can also get a bra that has no | | | | more reasonably priced. You will notice that they are |
| adornment with jewels but has some gorgeous | | | | lighter in weight and also come in a wide variety of |
| embroidery. You should be able to select a bra as part | | | | styles. The sizes are varied and they are made to be |
| of a set with a belt. The size of the bra and the fit is | | | | fitted for you as well. |
| an important consideration for belly dancers. It has to | | | | Corset Top |
| be fitted specifically for the dancer and comfortable | | | | The corset bra for belly dancing gives you a great fit |
| enough to dance in. | | | | because of the lacings. The criss cross design of the |
| The Correct Fit | | | | straps offers a lot more support than a standard belly |
| You will find that your normal bra size is not | | | | dancing bra. This style of bra has been proven to give |
| necessarily the same for a costume bra. For instance, | | | | a lot of support and comfort for dancers during their |
| if a belly dancing bra is labeled 34 B and your bra size | | | | performance. |