If you want to know where to start regarding FCBD® costuming, here are some pieces to consider investing in:

1. A black choli (cotton or lace or velvet or lycra); Flying Skirts is an excellent shop for cholis (and other costuming)

2. A black 25-yard skirt

3. A pair of black or black-and-white pantaloons

4. A pair of zills (student or professional)

5. A coin bra with a black base

6. Hair flowers

7. A headband

8. A hip scarf or fringe belt

9. A traditional necklace and earrings

10. Dance shoes (especially for outdoor performances)

Bras, flowers, headbands, scarves, belts, and jewelry are personal choices and can vary vastly when it comes to sizes and styles. Etsy and eBay are great places to look for those things. Searching for those terms with the words “ATS,” “FCBD,” or “tribal” brings up some solid results.

In addition to the ones linked in the list above, here are some other merchants I’ve purchased from that I trust:

Tribe Nawaar

Atelier in Silva

In Vintage Heaven

Wicked Gear Tribal

LoKa Blue Designs

Neemahe Tribal

Muysca Knots

Atomic Armour

If you are looking to get into sword dialect, here are links to the common swords we use:

• Baladay scimitar, regular length

• Baladay scimitar, short length

• Baladay scimitar, embellished cross-guard

• Baladay scimitar, black hilt

Additionally, you’ll need a stabilizer headband:

• Stabilizer headband, decorated

• Stabilizer headband, plain

If you are having trouble finding something specific or want input on something before you purchase it, please reach out to me! I’d love to help!