From Naima’s Bellydance Blog:

All Bellydancers should be aware of her “bellydance” body type. There are 3 things that you must address separately = bust, torso, and size (as in thin, average, full/goddess figure). You are doing yourself a disservice if you are buying/making costumes based solely on size (sm, med, lg, xl, xxl, etc.) The main thing we all want to do is have the illusion of a balanced hourglass figure regardless of our body type. However, don’t let yourself think that even though you may already have an hourglass shape or be lean and toned that you should wear any type of costume you want. read more…

This is wonderful. Detailed, logical and full of helpful diagrams. Can’t wait for Part II.