{"id":27134,"date":"2023-06-02T18:33:32","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T22:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=27134"},"modified":"2023-06-03T18:46:25","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T22:46:25","slug":"the-wandering-waistline-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/the-wandering-waistline-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wandering Waistline Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"419\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Wandering-Waistline-Explained-500x419.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-79598 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Wandering-Waistline-Explained-500x419.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Wandering-Waistline-Explained-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Wandering-Waistline-Explained-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Wandering-Waistline-Explained-150x126.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Wandering-Waistline-Explained-250x210.png 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Wandering-Waistline-Explained.png 940w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/419;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Wandering-Waistline-Explained-500x419.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-79598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Wandering-Waistline-Explained-500x419.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Wandering-Waistline-Explained-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Wandering-Waistline-Explained-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Wandering-Waistline-Explained-150x126.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Wandering-Waistline-Explained-250x210.png 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/The-Wandering-Waistline-Explained.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pulling on a pair of vintage 1980s pleated shorts (sharkstooth print, no less), I found myself thanking the fashion gods that the best of fashions always keep coming back for a revival, thank goodness for <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/retro-dress\/\" target=\"_blank\">retro style<\/a>! The pleated high waist, which was a no-no for so long, finally acceptable to wear again and I\u2019m grateful, so comfortable and so practical!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Wandering Waistline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider for a moment, the insanely low waistline of the hipster pants and jeans from the late \u201990s and early \u201900s, the inevitable plumber\u2019s bottom, and the hassle of making sure that your undies (which tended to end up sticking out) didn\u2019t have sheep or anything else ridiculous printed on them. To think that that was perfectly acceptable and yet a picture of 1980s pleated pants at the time looked totally unsavory and rather hilarious, someone actually wearing them was considered tragically uncool. It\u2019s strange how we change and how <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/the-high-cost-fashion-video-series\/\" target=\"_blank\">fashion<\/a> changes with us, hopefully for the better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now the high-waisted skirt and trousers are back and reasonably acceptable to wear again, whilst you\u2019ll be hard-pressed to find a low-cut hipster in any store!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole experience really got me thinking about the waistline, such an integral element of fashion, the way it varies over time and place, and really how important the waistline style is to the fashion movement as a whole. I thought it would be a good idea to take a look at different waistline styles, what body types they flatter, and where they fit into the fashion spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basque \/ Antebellum \/ V-shaped Waistline:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a waistline that\u2019s perfect for those curvaceous pear-shaped or hourglass-shaped ladies. This classic waistline is usually reserved for ball gowns and wedding dresses and lengthens the torso whilst the full skirts normally associated with it will hide a multitude of chocolate-induced sins (like serious hips and bottoms). With the bottom of the V or U well below the belly, between the hips, this style works better with a flat tummy, although the stiff material of the bodice might do well to cover those extra lumps and bumps as well.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.02-e1467619476419-366x650.jpg\" alt=\"Wandering Waistline\" class=\"wp-image-27299 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.02-e1467619476419-366x650.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.02-e1467619476419-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.02-e1467619476419-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.02-e1467619476419-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.02-e1467619476419-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.02-e1467619476419-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.02-e1467619476419-scaled.jpg 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 366px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 366\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.02-e1467619476419-366x650.jpg\" alt=\"Wandering Waistline\" class=\"wp-image-27299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.02-e1467619476419-366x650.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.02-e1467619476419-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.02-e1467619476419-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.02-e1467619476419-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.02-e1467619476419-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.02-e1467619476419-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.02-e1467619476419-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dropped \/ Drop Waistline:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, this waistline we don\u2019t really see too often in everyday fashion, maybe the fashion cycle has yet to bring this one back in full force. Think 1920s, long cigarette holder, the wavy bob, and the feather headband, and then you\u2019ll know what a dropped waistline is. We do still see this in ballgowns and wedding dresses, usually with a full skirt. This waistline lies at the mid or upper hip and works best on slim women who are looking to gain the impression of height or women with an hourglass figure\u2026but if you already have a long torso, stay away from this style.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.42-e1467619615940-366x650.jpg\" alt=\"Wandering Waistline\" class=\"wp-image-27300 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.42-e1467619615940-366x650.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.42-e1467619615940-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.42-e1467619615940-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.42-e1467619615940-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.42-e1467619615940-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.42-e1467619615940-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.42-e1467619615940-scaled.jpg 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 366px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 366\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.42-e1467619615940-366x650.jpg\" alt=\"Wandering Waistline\" class=\"wp-image-27300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.42-e1467619615940-366x650.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.42-e1467619615940-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.42-e1467619615940-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.42-e1467619615940-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.42-e1467619615940-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.42-e1467619615940-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.42-e1467619615940-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Empire Waistline:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This everyday and formal favorite sits just below the bust, usually with a skirt cascading straight down from it. This style accentuates the bust and hides fat tummies, giving an impression of height and slimness\u2026not to be worn if you have a hefty bust as it really does make the ladies look larger!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.51-e1467619738840-366x650.jpg\" alt=\"Wandering Waistline\" class=\"wp-image-27301 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.51-e1467619738840-366x650.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.51-e1467619738840-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.51-e1467619738840-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.51-e1467619738840-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.51-e1467619738840-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.51-e1467619738840-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.51-e1467619738840-scaled.jpg 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 366px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 366\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.51-e1467619738840-366x650.jpg\" alt=\"Wandering Waistline\" class=\"wp-image-27301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.51-e1467619738840-366x650.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.51-e1467619738840-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.51-e1467619738840-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.51-e1467619738840-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.51-e1467619738840-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.51-e1467619738840-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.51-e1467619738840-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Raised Waistline:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A horizontal waist about an inch above the natural waist, this line is often confused with the Empire line, which falls just a little higher, right beneath the breasts. This style lengthens the legs, curves the hips, and shortens the torso. This effect also applies to mid and high-waisted trousers. This won\u2019t look good if you have a short torso or buxom hips!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.25.24-e1467619880366-366x650.jpg\" alt=\"Wandering Waistline\" class=\"wp-image-27302 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.25.24-e1467619880366-366x650.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.25.24-e1467619880366-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.25.24-e1467619880366-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.25.24-e1467619880366-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.25.24-e1467619880366-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.25.24-e1467619880366-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.25.24-e1467619880366-scaled.jpg 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 366px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 366\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.25.24-e1467619880366-366x650.jpg\" alt=\"Wandering Waistline\" class=\"wp-image-27302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.25.24-e1467619880366-366x650.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.25.24-e1467619880366-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.25.24-e1467619880366-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.25.24-e1467619880366-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.25.24-e1467619880366-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.25.24-e1467619880366-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.25.24-e1467619880366-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagonal \/ Asymmetrical Waistline:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An interesting style, most often seen in formal, wedding, and office wear. Running diagonally across the waistline, this line is above the waist on one side and below the waist on the other. This waistline slims down a larger figure but won\u2019t look right on a short person as it really cuts the figure in half.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.26.24-e1467620009739-366x650.jpg\" alt=\"Wandering Waistline\" class=\"wp-image-27303 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.26.24-e1467620009739-366x650.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.26.24-e1467620009739-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.26.24-e1467620009739-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.26.24-e1467620009739-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.26.24-e1467620009739-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.26.24-e1467620009739-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.26.24-e1467620009739-scaled.jpg 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 366px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 366\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.26.24-e1467620009739-366x650.jpg\" alt=\"Wandering Waistline\" class=\"wp-image-27303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.26.24-e1467620009739-366x650.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.26.24-e1467620009739-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.26.24-e1467620009739-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.26.24-e1467620009739-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.26.24-e1467620009739-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.26.24-e1467620009739-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.26.24-e1467620009739-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inverted V \/ U Shape Waistline:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This style, also mostly seen in office and formal wear, wedding, and ballgowns, shortens a long torso and lengthens short legs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.17-e1467620137499-366x650.jpg\" alt=\"waistline \" class=\"wp-image-27304 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.17-e1467620137499-366x650.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.17-e1467620137499-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.17-e1467620137499-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.17-e1467620137499-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.17-e1467620137499-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.17-e1467620137499-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.17-e1467620137499-scaled.jpg 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 366px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 366\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.17-e1467620137499-366x650.jpg\" alt=\"waistline \" class=\"wp-image-27304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.17-e1467620137499-366x650.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.17-e1467620137499-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.17-e1467620137499-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.17-e1467620137499-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.17-e1467620137499-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.17-e1467620137499-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.17-e1467620137499-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural Waistline:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A horizontal waistline, falling directly on the natural waist. Arguably the most comfortable of waistlines, for both a two-piece ensemble, like trousers and a top, and a dress\u2026the waist is where the body naturally bends and it makes sense that the narrowest point should be there. This waistline looks great on all body types as it enhances all natural curves, except for the apple-shaped figure, where the waistline is the largest point. Extra-tall women appear shorter with a natural waistline because of the way it divides the figure.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.27-e1467620273944-366x650.jpg\" alt=\"2016-07-03 11.28.27\" class=\"wp-image-27305 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.27-e1467620273944-366x650.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.27-e1467620273944-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.27-e1467620273944-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.27-e1467620273944-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.27-e1467620273944-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.27-e1467620273944-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.27-e1467620273944-scaled.jpg 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 366px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 366\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.27-e1467620273944-366x650.jpg\" alt=\"2016-07-03 11.28.27\" class=\"wp-image-27305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.27-e1467620273944-366x650.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.27-e1467620273944-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.27-e1467620273944-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.27-e1467620273944-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.27-e1467620273944-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.27-e1467620273944-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.28.27-e1467620273944-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Waistline:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These dresses are sewn together in panels and have no waistline at all. \u00a0They are suitable for any body type and\u00a0create a slimming effect.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.41-e1467620429153-366x650.jpg\" alt=\"2016-07-03 11.29.41\" class=\"wp-image-27306 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.41-e1467620429153-366x650.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.41-e1467620429153-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.41-e1467620429153-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.41-e1467620429153-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.41-e1467620429153-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.41-e1467620429153-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.41-e1467620429153-scaled.jpg 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 366px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 366\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.41-e1467620429153-366x650.jpg\" alt=\"2016-07-03 11.29.41\" class=\"wp-image-27306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.41-e1467620429153-366x650.jpg 366w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.41-e1467620429153-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.41-e1467620429153-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.41-e1467620429153-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.41-e1467620429153-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.41-e1467620429153-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2016-07-03-11.29.41-e1467620429153-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Wedding dresses and ball gowns are one thing&#8230;but it's really in our everyday street fashion that the wandering waistline strikes me the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider the wandering waistline on men's trousers for instance, which reaches its lowest point at the age of about 16 years old (where the boxers must be seen and the pants held up with one hand, goodness forbid), it falls across the natural waistline in the late 20's and the 30's, after which the <em>real<\/em> waistline is never seen again as pants reach up, as high as just 7 inches below the armpit for gentlemen in their 70's and upward&#8230;a known fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, fashion is a funny thing, influenced by not just time and place but a wealth of other factors and it's exciting just to wonder&#8230;&#8221; what on earth is coming next?&#8221;<br><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 0.85; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 36px; left: 397px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode727Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pulling on a pair of vintage 1980s pleated shorts (sharkstooth print, no less), I found myself thanking the fashion gods that the best of fashions always keep coming back for a revival, thank goodness for retro style! 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