Dropped Waistline

Definition: Dropped Waistline

July 10, 2007

Dropped Waistline

n. Also known as drop waist. Waistline seam that attaches bodice to skirt at a below normal waist area. Sometimes dropped to hip level and may be to thigh level, as seen in silhouettes from the 1920's.

Check out this Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Lorelei' Drop Waist Jersey Dress, $268.

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makicabrera10 5 years 45 weeks

I actually really like dropped waistlines, mainly because I admire clothes from the 20s, 30s, and 40s (I wouldn't wear them, of course). I just love those outfits hat people wore! The dropped waistline is something I would actually wear.

makicabrera10 5 years 45 weeks

I actually really like dropped waistlines, mainly because I admire clothes from the 20s, 30s, and 40s (I wouldn't wear them, of course). I just love those outfits hat people wore!The dropped waistline is something I would actually wear.

another go 5 years 45 weeks

I think it is adorable. I personally don't think it work on bigger girls. If not worn right it could make someones legs look VERY short. =/

SassAndBide 5 years 45 weeks

that pic isnt flattering it makes that models stomach bigger than it is, like shes bloated or something i dont really like drop waists its unflattering

SassAndBide 5 years 45 weeks

that pic isnt flattering it makes that models stomach bigger than it is, like shes bloated or somethingi dont really like drop waists its unflattering

prettycitylights 5 years 45 weeks

i loooooove waistlines like this... but i'm pretty narrow. i feel sportier in it and it's very young. i've seen this look on curvier girls and it just really doesn't work.

GreenSkittlesGal 5 years 45 weeks

Hmm... that's interesting - these are my favorite waistlines when the fabric is clingy.

vienvien 5 years 45 weeks

I like it...it reminds me of my clothes in the 80's

brige 5 years 45 weeks

they have these at american eagle only a whole lot cheaper ($24) and as a halter.

Feesje 5 years 45 weeks

I really don't like this kind of wiastline. Mainly because I only see underaged wannabe-sluts wearing these, so I could be biased.

catesugar 5 years 45 weeks

Great - another fashion that will make ladies with a nicely proportioned hourglass waist look 5 months pregnant :-( Who is behind this fashion conspiracy? First the Empire Line, then "Mum pants" and now drop waisted dresses. Don't you just want to hunt down and imprison the person perpetrating the repeat fashion horrors of the 1980's before they bring back "Happy Pants"

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