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Empire or Raised WaistlineA Raised Waistline is one to three inches above the Natural Waistline. The Empire Waistline is three to five inches above the Natural Waistline, starting as high as just under the bust. This waistline works well for full figures, wide hips, thick waist or belly, and even pregnancy by allowing the skirt to camouflage lower body flaws. It gives the illusion of added height, so it looks great on anyone who is short. It also helps those who are flat-chested appear fuller. On the flip side, those who have a large chest may want to avoid this waistline because of its natural tendency to draw the eyes up to the bust.Dropped Waistline. This waistline falls three to five inches below the Natural Waistline, stopping at the hips. This waistline is perfect for full-figured, short-waisted, or wide-hipped women. Dropping the waist down pulls in the hips and elongates the waist. Because it creates the illusion of an hour-glass figure, it also works very well for a very slim figure. Those who are long-waisted may want to avoid this waistline. It has a tendency to elongate the waist even more, making the body appear disproportionately longer than the legs. |
Asymmetrical WaistlineThis
waistline either starts on one side at a Raised or Empire Waistline and
falls to a Natural Waistline on the other side, or starts on one side
at a Natural Waistline and falls to the other side down to a Dropped
Waistline. Creates a wonderful slimming effect for full-figured or
thick-waisted women. Those who are short should avoid this waistline;
the long waist makes the rest of the body appear shorter. Dropped Waistline. This waistline falls three to five inches below the Natural Waistline, stopping at the hips. This waistline is perfect for full-figured, short-waisted, or wide-hipped women. Dropping the waist down pulls in the hips and elongates the waist. Because it creates the illusion of an hour-glass figure, it also works very well for a very slim figure. Those who are long-waisted may want to avoid this waistline. It has a tendency to elongate the waist even more, making the body appear disproportionately longer than the legs |