Having costumes for belly dancing is the one of the biggest rules of belly dancing. Wearing an outfit can bring together a performance and make a dancer look elegant and graceful. Without a costume, the performance just wouldn't be as interesting or beautiful. Costumes for belly dancing are all over the place and they come in many different styles and designs. Whether you are a tribal dancer or an Egyptian dancer there will be an outfit out there for you that suits your music and personality.

Tribal belly dancers wear more earthy and artistic styles of costumes. Fringe, beads, shells and yarn complement skirts and tops. Tribal belly dancing has so many different styles fused into one so the costumes tend to be mismatched, old folk fashioned or resemble a renaissance styles. You do not need to shop specifically for belly dancing costumes when you are looking to find a tribal top and bottom. You could wear something you already have in your closet and just add some more jewels or fringe to the clothing to make it fit for dancing.

Egyptian dancers sometimes do not bare their midriff. A costume with a non exposed belly or nude cloth that covers the belly are popular and easy to find. Turkish dancers tend to wear some more revealing outfits and those costumes are also easy to find.

If you are looking for costumes for belly dancing in any style then check out a specialty belly dancing website. They should have everything you are looking for in any style. If you are a student looking for a simple hip scarf then there are lots of websites and even local town stores that sell them. If you are a performer and you are looking to get something very unique and personalized then there will be something like that as well online.

If you are on a budget and would like to purchase a simple belly dancing costume then check out some auction sites or some classified sites. You might be able to find a complete outfit for $50. Some of the nicest outfits can be replicated and bought from India or China and be sold for half the price. Keep your eyes peeled for discounts and sale items.

Have fun while you shop and choose a costume that fits your personality. Try not to buy what everyone else is buying. Your costume should represent your style of dance and yourself.

Enjoy your shopping!