There are many different styles of belly dance costumes. A lot of them are really beautiful which is one of the reasons why I got into belly dancing in the first place. There are so many different materials and articles of clothing that work together when belly dancing, but wouldn't look great in the real world. Belly dancing costumes are a way to show a different side of your personality or maybe even an alter ego. I usually dress pretty sporty or conservatively on a regular day. When I belly dance, I enjoy glamming up and wearing my best jewelry and best outfits full of sequence and bling.

I prefer a tribal look mixed with an Egyptian look. It really depends on your style of dancing and the style of clothing you prefer. There are no strict rules when it comes to picking a costume for your performance. That's the beauty of belly dancing. You can wear your personality on your sleeves literally. You can show who you are with your favorite colored hip scarf or your feathered earrings from your favorite bird. Your audience doesn't need to know the meaning behind the costume you pick or the articles you wear. You just need to feel comfortable being you and feeling your best.

There are many places to buy belly dance costumes. You can search online for belly dancing apparel websites. There are auction sites like eBay and others that will have a wide variety of selections and colors to choose from. If you use eBay, try to search for a top seller and watch out for the shipping charges. I usually just use the Buy It Now search button and start there. If you are looking to get some auction items then you might have to be a little bit more diligent and the search for the right costume may get tiresome if you keep losing the auctions.

Watch out for shipping charges if you shop online. Try using international sites that ship everywhere. Sites like Amazon ship internationally and they don't charge an arm and a leg. If you really want the right belly dance costume that fits your personality and style then you might have to spend a little more. Being unique doesn't have to be expensive when you know what you are looking for and where to look for it. I would definitely recommend searching online and keeping a bookmark list of your favorite sellers.