{"id":6088,"date":"2018-03-28T18:22:21","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T01:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/?p=6088"},"modified":"2018-04-07T19:25:59","modified_gmt":"2018-04-08T02:25:59","slug":"trick-keeping-assiut-hip-sash-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2018\/03\/trick-keeping-assiut-hip-sash-place\/","title":{"rendered":"Trick for Keeping Your Assiut Hip Sash in Place"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"height: 497px;\" width=\"746\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 364px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A long time ago, in a town far far away, before the turn of the century, a little baby belly dancer named Dawn learned a costuming trick.\u00a0 In order to keep a soft tie on style hip sash in place, use a belt!<\/p>\n<p>Now, back when I was just starting out as a performing belly dancer, this kind of belt was easy to find at any mall store.\u00a0 Without a doubt, it is not a popular style today!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B01AN52TB4&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=dawndevine-20\" width=\"239\" height=\"239\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 366px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDavinaDevine%2Fvideos%2F10214078523810801%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=267\" width=\"267\" height=\"476\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Available in Many Sizes and Colors<\/h2>\n<p>But due to the wonders of the internet and the glory of Amazon.com, you can still get one of these extremely useful and versatile belts in a size to fit you.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B01N0JFI64&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=dawndevine-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These elastic belts come in a variety of\u00a0colors.\u00a0 There are also different widths and several different clasp\u00a0configurations to choose from.\u00a0 I prefer a 2&#8243; or 3&#8243; belt with a two or three prong clasp like the one top left.<\/p>\n<p>If I&#8217;m wearing a hip wrap in a shawl style that is made of lace or net, I will choose a more simple style clasp like the one to the right.<\/p>\n<h2>Decorative Buckles<\/h2>\n<p>If your hip sash is smaller than your hips, this belt technique can work as an excellent\u00a0extension for your soft sash.\u00a0 Simply choose a belt style with a decorative buckle and tuck your hip sash around the elastic parts and let the buckle show.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B018CF8KHE&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=dawndevine-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve got a stretchy belt similar to this one at right that I wear when I want to change up the look of my assiut costuming.\u00a0 You can find them on Amazon around $10\u00a0 or less.\u00a0 This is a very affordable way to change up your look.<\/p>\n<h2>Choose the right size<\/h2>\n<p>Because I like to wear this belt at the fullest part of my hip, I use my hip size when referring to the size chart.\u00a0 Measure your hips, and select the size that best matches your needs.\u00a0 If you find you are at the edge between sizes, go one size down.\u00a0 These belts stretch approximately 8&#8243; &#8211; 12&#8243; and you want them to fit much tighter around your hips than would be comfortable for your natural waistline.<\/p>\n<h2>Practice your Drapes and Shimmies<\/h2>\n<p>Once you have your\u00a0assiut hip sashes and your elastic waistbands, stand in front of a mirror and practice tucking and draping.\u00a0 When you have a style that you like, be sure to put it through a full dance set to make sure that it will stay in place no matter how vigorous your dancing gets.\u00a0 If you are doing floor work, this is especially important.\u00a0 If you are a floor-work master, you might require extra deep tucks in order to keep your sashes in place!<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rmkyfDKKnd4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Want More Quick\u00a0Costume Ideas?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Becoming-Belly-Dancer-Student-Stage\/dp\/0692592059\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522119640&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=becoming+a+belly+dancer+from+student+to+stage&amp;dpID=51EOqHMufjL&amp;preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&amp;dpSrc=srch&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=dawndevine-20&amp;linkId=ef4e5377698e32a4546116f22c51ede3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=0692592059&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=dawndevine-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>If you are interested in other quick, easy, and affordable costume ideas, check out our three costuming chapters in the book, &#8220;Becoming a Belly Dancer, From Student to Stage.&#8221;\u00a0 I was pleased to work with author\/teacher Sara Shrapnell, photographer\/dancer Alisha Westerfeld, and pro-dancer\/model Poppy Maya.\u00a0 The book is available on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2GbRxrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon.com<\/a>. But, if you would like a signed copy, I have a few my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/507286429\/becoming-a-belly-dancer-from-student-to\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Etsy store<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>Demo Video of the &#8220;Belt and Sash&#8221; Combo<\/h2>\n<p>If you are\u00a0interested seeing how I put together my assiut &#8220;Double Triangle&#8221; hip treatment, check out the video above.\u00a0 I wish you luck in all of your costuming adventures!\u00a0 If you try this technique out, come and let us know over on my assiut FaceBook group.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Happy Spring!<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Dawn Devine ~ Davina<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>March 28, 2018<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=dawndevine-20&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B01AN52TB4\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=dawndevine-20&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B01N0JFI64\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2018\/03\/trick-keeping-assiut-hip-sash-place\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" src=\"\" class=\"alignleft wp-post-image tfe\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><p>A long time ago, in a town far far away, before the turn of the century, a little baby belly dancer named Dawn learned a costuming trick.\u00a0 In order to keep a soft tie on style hip sash in place, use a belt! 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