empire waist
Empire waist dresses are an apple shaped girls best friend. If your waist is larger than you'd like it to be, fake a waist by bringing your waistline up to your ribs. Dresses that cinch at the ribs, just below the bustline are actually very slimming.
Unless you have a tiny waist, that portion is probably the smallest part of your torso and you'd look slimmer if you tie a sash there.
Magaschoni Empire Waist Jersey Tunic
Layers of jersey are shaped into soft origami folds on this empire-waisted tunic from Magaschoni.
XCVI Empire Waist V Neck Sweater
Stylish and soft, this XCVI empire waist sweater adds cozy appeal to any ensemble.
Sweet Pea Hearts Pink V Neck Empire Waist Top
When your girlfriends call a last minute happy hour, be prepared with this fabulous Sweet Pea top in your closet.
Matty M Pleated V-Neck Empire Waist Tank
Pair this cute empire waist tank with a pair of jeans or capris, and you're—as they say—good to go.
JAX Short Sleeve Jersey Empire Waist Dress
Indulge your inner-goddess with grecian draping and alluring glamour when you slip into this empire waist dress by JAX.
Kay Unger Open Neck Stretch Satin Dress
With a deep V-cut neckline and stretch satin, this dress from Kay Unger is incredibly sexy in a pleasing, understated way.
JAX Brocade Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
This little black dress by JAX is big on style. You'll look devine with a sexy v-split in the front and sassy side pockets.
Magaschoni Empire Waist Jersey Tunic
Layers of jersey are shaped into soft origami folds on this empire-waisted tunic from Magaschoni.
XCVI Empire Waist V Neck Sweater
Stylish and soft, this XCVI empire waist sweater adds cozy appeal to any ensemble.
Elie Tahari Cotton Silk Voile Floral Dress
A flattering fit and a ready-to-party style help you turn up the heat in this sassy black dress by Elie Tahari.
Imagine the femininity of dresses during the victorian times. Way back in the days when womanly curves, real curves, were very sexy, empire waist dresses were hot. They highlighted a woman's bosom. Yet girls looked slim in them. No doubt, in those days they wore boned corsets that made their waists seem smaller than naturally possible, but the looks was feminine. Gorgeous fabrics flowing over a full skirt. Dresses were cinched just beneath the bosom to accentuate a woman's curves.
Get that look today. Wear an empire waist dress for all out femininity and the illusion of a slimmer waist.