Need help with garb

[Arvald]

Im trying to make a new set of garb, right now ive got a bright red and white skirt that looks awesome, its basically just a big piece of cloth i fold a certain way and tie a sash around it, but i cant really think of anything to do for a top to go with it. im trying to go for a kind of fantasy desert nomad look, a bit like this http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2010_Clash_of_the_Titans/2010_clash_of_the_titans_046.jpg any ideas?

also id like to make a turban/veil looking thing hes got going on in that picture but no matter what i try i cant get it to sit right or look ok.

[Old Horse]

There's a few examples on tying a turban in this video. The 3rd one is close to what you want.

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For the robe, there are a few options. Hindu clothing is usually very cheap and made from cotton or linen. If you get the plainest ones, they usually look exotic without having a definitive ethnic feel.

You can go for a Sherwani


Or a Kurta


You could also go straight for the source and go Bedouin. Most places that sell bellydancing attire sell men's clothes, just ask for a Galabeya

I've seen them long (ankle lenght) and short (mid thigh), long and short sleeves.

Since you are going for the non-ethnic, fantasy type, you can combine pieces of basically anything you want, as long as they look the part, including Mongolian clothes.

Pattern here:
Mongolian coat

[Arvald]

you sir are awesome, thank you, i really like the look of that mongolian coat

[Old Horse]

Glad to be of assistance.

Do post pictures of your garb when you are done!