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[zephyrofgod]

Good news.

Got my economic stimulus checque.

Bad news.

It paid my rent.

Actually, that's pretty good news. It's just a little sucky, that's all.

So, I'm thinking I want to wear a sari for Raid or Trade. The sari part doesn't scare me. I have a couple of long skirts that would work for petticoats. However, I don't have a choli, and I'm having a hard time finding one for someone with a tiny bust and and even tinier paychecque. Anyone have any idea/options/hints? I found some great saris at this online store, including one I really like for $48, but even they suggest that women make their own cholis. Cheapest choli I found was $80, and it didn't even match! I found a place that makes custom cholis for belly dancing for $20. That brings my total up to a little under $70 for everything, not counting shipping. I think I know what I'm going to do now.

Also, my Household brother likes to torment me. It's why he's my brother. I showed him my Wishes and Whims post, and he's turned that into homework for the rest of the Compagnia. I swear, guys, it wasn't...directly...my fault. Jib, you're just a bad influence.

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[sanneb.livejournal.com]

http://www.eagnet.com/edipage/areaserv/camdentor/cholipat.htm
If you dont want/cant make your own, a choli is nothing more than a blouse, the original (medieval) ones were more loose fitting and made out of cotton, so any non modern looking asian style top will do.

When is your event?

[zephyrofgod.livejournal.com]

I don't sew well, so I'd rather just buy one that's well made. And my kurta would just be far too hot, I think.

As for the event, it's the weekend of July 19th and 20th.

[sanneb.livejournal.com]

btw, $40 is a little high for a sari. Did you look on ebay? There are also choli there.

[zephyrofgod.livejournal.com]

Based on other saris I've found, it's on the cheaper end. Ebay really isn't an option for me, as I've been largely dissatisfied with not only the quality of product, but the lack of knowledge on the subject, as well as variety. I'll keep an eye out, or ask one of the Indian nationals that I work with if they know places to get them locally.

[kyaraelf.livejournal.com]

Your best bet for finding a cheap choli is to actually go to an Indian clothing store. Find out where there is an Indian population near you and go to that part of town and find a clothing store.

A basic choli to go under a sari should be around $20 I think. At least that is how much I can get them from bellydance suppliers.

And if you haven't looked at different belly dance suppliers that is a great place to look too. I have a friend that makes them for me so I don't have a specific supplier for you to go to.

Good luck.