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Waistlines Guide

October 25, 2009 by sarita

 

Empire- Raised Waistline

 
The waistline gets it's name after the Empire Period in France.

The Empire Waist-line is characterized by a horizontal cut, across the body, just below the bust.

The seam of the waist-line is based one or three to five inches higher than the natural waist. The seam is just below the bust.

The garment falls in a slight A-line.

This waistline gives a free-flowing, neat and smooth drape to the fabric involved in the design of the garment.

This waist-line compliments just about any body type. It is an apt one to hide your body flaws and to flaunt your assets.
 
Works Wonders for:


* This one is particularly good if you want to hide your heavy hips, buttocks, abdomen and thighs ( pear body shape)

* For those whose waist measures several inches larger, this waistline can create wonders. It will camouflage your wide waist and make them appear narrower.

* This waist-line may also enhance a smaller bust size.

* Petite women ( banana body shape) may look taller and curvaceous than they actually are.
 

Avoid:

* Empire waistline may also accentuate your bust area . So for those who have a larger bust size ( apple body shape) this waistline may prove to be a real blunder.

* Wear them in some rich and chick fabric that has some sheen to it. Simple, plain, dull and cotton ones may end up giving an impression of a maternity wear or a night gown.

 

 

 
 

Asymmetrical waistline

 
 

An asymmetrical waist-line runs diagonally across the body. The waist-line features a continuous and constant change in the waist-height from one side of the dress to another.


 
Works wonders for:

* It elongates the waist and makes you appear taller.

* Full figured women may look slimmer and taller in this waist-line.
 

Avoid:

* Petite women ( banana body shape) should not give it a try. They should avoid this waistline as the long waist-line may make rest of the body appear shorter.
 

 

 
 

No Waistline /  Princess Seams

 

Princess seams are featured by long and rounded seams that are sewn into the garments. This seam style creates no waistline at all. They just follow a women's shape closely.

They run vertically down the lower hem from one shoulder over  the bust-line to add shaping. They extend from the waist to the arms. This seam-line creates an elongating and slimming look.

It is often co-operated in dresses with an "A-line" silhouette.

 
 

 

 
 

 

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