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Description of wedding dresses waist lines
You may very well have questions in regards to the differences between one waist line or another, so here is a descriptive list of the most common types of waistlines.
- Is a high waistline that cuts horizontally across the body, just
below the bust. This waistline gives a long, slender look and excellent
fabric drape in the skirt.
- Is a horizontal waistline that falls significantly above (more than 1 inch / 2.54 cm) the natural waist.
- Is a horizontal waistline that falls at the natural waist. Tends to
make the wearer seem shorter, by visually dividing the figure in half.
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Basque waistline (also called V-shaped waistline)
- Is a generally flattering waistline, especially for figures with notable curvature.
- A softer, less pronounced version of the Basque waistline.
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Inverted V-shaped waistline
- Is a waistline that starts high in the center and drops at the
sides. Can fall as high as the bustline (e.g., paired with a low V
neckline to give a "bow tie" look), but usually found near the hips
(e.g., extending Bolero curves in the bodice).
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Inverted U-shaped waistline
- A softer, less pronounced version of the inverted-V waistline, usually a gentle downwards curve.
- A low, horizontal waistline that usually falls near the level of
the upper hips. Balances the upper and lower bodies, and adds to the
visual impression of height by lengthening the torso.
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diagonal waistline: An asymmetrical waistline that runs across the body diagonally. Usually the highest point is below the natural waistline
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