Spanish Dancer by John Singer Sargent 1880 - 1881

There are many different costumes for Flamenco dancing. The term costume can refer to Wardrobe and dress in general or to the distinctive style of dress of a particular people class or period Flamenco is a Spanish term that refers both to a musical genre known for its intricate rapid passages and a dance genre characterized by its audible footwork Woman typically wear black, red or white frilly dresses with many ruffles, high heels, their hair in a bun, and a rose behind their ear. A rose is a perennial flowering Shrub or vine of the Genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae, that contains over 100 species Men on the other hand wear black or red tuxedo undershirts with the stretchy classic pants that allow freedom of movement. Flamenco costumes main colors are red, black, white or sometimes dark or navy blue. These are traditional colors and are worn in many places around the world. More modern costumes, however, include many other colors such as, light blue, bright pink, and many others to that affect.