The fancy dance is the most popular dance at powwows The outfits is often called a pan Indian outfit The fancy dance outfit is divided into Northern Plains and Southern Plains styles. Northern usually has fringings on the capes and aprons along with longer beaded harness sets how in the last few years, this distinction is becoming less as people use the two styles. Men use beads, feathers and cuffs on their fancy dance clothes. The designs are usually matching items and matching designs. Beaded medallions are on the forehead. Sometimes the dancer wears a bustle. The men are fun to watch. They work hard.