Reviews of Costuming-Related Books

These reviews discuss books with information related to belly dance costuming, including historical clothing, how to make costumes, and more.

Designing & Making Belly Dance Costumes

By Dawn Devine Brown

Costuming from the Hip From Turban to Toe Ring

Embellished Bras: Basic Techniques Style File: A Visual Vocabulary of Middle Eastern Dance Costume

By Dina Lydia

The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 1: Flattering Costume for Bellydancers The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 3: Cabaret Belt and Bra for Bellydancers The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 5: Tribal Toppings for Bellydancers The Costume Goddess Tells All: Volume 7, Headpieces for Bellydancers

The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 2: Easy Costume for Bellydancers The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 4: Arm Costume for Bellydancers The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 6: Thrifty Chic for Bellydancers

By Other Authors

The Belly Dance Costume Book. By Zarifa Aradoon.

About Historical and Ethnic Attire

The Folkwear Book of Ethnic Clothing. By Mary S. Parker.

What People Wore. By Douglas Gorsline.

Sewing Advice

Sewing for Plus Sizes: Creating Clothes that Fit and Flatter. By Barbara Deckert.

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