{"id":4562,"date":"2019-07-09T14:00:25","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T08:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lavendertheboutique.com\/?p=4562"},"modified":"2020-12-03T19:09:38","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T13:39:38","slug":"gown-waistline-figure-height","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lavendertheboutique.com\/blog\/gown-waistline-figure-height\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing The Most Flattering Waistline For Your Gown Dress"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Every design element of the perfect gown, from the neckline to the train, should flatter the wearer\u2019s body type in the most spectacular manner. The gown\u2019s waistline is one such design element which when chosen correctly will accentuate your best features. However, the wrong waistline can make you look undesirably shorter or wider, taking away from the beauty of the rest of the gown. Choosing the right waistline may seem like a daunting task to those who are unfamiliar with the design terminologies, to help you out, we have broken down all the information you need to know about gown waistlines in a simplistic manner. Here is our gown waistline guide to help you choose your waistline wisely as per your body type<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Fashion is architecture: It is a matter of proportions<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t -Coco Chanel, French Fashion Designer<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Theoretically speaking, the waistline is the line of demarcation between the bodice and skirt of the gown. While it may sound like a trivial element of the design, visually speaking, the waistline is what balances the two halves of the gown and complements your height and figure in the most appealing manner. As per your best features and problem areas, you can pick a waistline to highlight your curves, to give the illusion of more height, or to balance the lengths of your torso and legs. Hence, choosing the right waistline for your gown is as important as choosing the right neckline<\/a>, silhouette<\/a>, or sleeve style<\/a>\u00a0<\/p> Here is a list of the popular gown waistlines along with how you can take advantage of these to highlight your favourite features of your body<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Image Source: ahelpfulguidetotheperfectwedding<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Source: hugecollectionfashionabledresses<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t An Empire Waistline is a raised waistline that rests right below the bust with the gown flowing down from the waistline to the hem. This waistline is often paired with an A-line silhouette and draws attention away from a wider waist or hip region. It is, therefore, suitable for pear and apple body types. Those with an hourglass figure should avoid this style as it will mask their best feature aka their curves. Also, those with an inverted triangle figure should avoid an empire waistline because it will drown out their narrow hips<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Source: bridalandformalinc<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t A Basque Waistline sits a couple of inches below the wearer\u2019s actual waistline and dips in the centre of the bodice to create a U or V shape. It is often found in party wear gowns with a ball gown or mermaid silhouette. This waistline creates the illusion of a narrower waist and flatters the curves of those with an hourglass figure beautifully. It draws attention to the lower part of the stomach, so you may want to avoid this waistline if you are not comfortable flaunting that region of your body<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Source: TheKnot<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t As the name suggests, a Natural Waistline follows the natural shape of your body and sits at your actual waistline, which is the narrowest part of your torso between the ribs and the hips. A natural waistline is often paired with a ball gown silhouette to create a harmonious balance between the tiny waist and the fuller skirt. This waistline suits women of all heights who have a narrow waist. Those with an apple body type should avoid gowns with a natural waistline because it will draw attention to the wider waist region<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Do keep in mind the dress code for the occasion as well, because a basque, dropped or asymmetrical waistline may not be suitable for events with a conservative dress code<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tImportance of Waistline for a Gown<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
1. Empire Waistline<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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3. Natural Waistline<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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