But it's something so many women may not even consider. Today, we will go over the 5 most typical waistlines, the things they're doing for your figure, and which waistline is best for the body type.

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BASQUE WAIST

A basque waist sits slightly less than a natural waistline. With the light v-shaped coming to a point in the center-front from the bodice, basque waistlines are romantic in most cases appear on ball gown wedding dresses and A-line dresses.

WHAT IT DOES FOR YOUR BODY

The point in the center from the waistline tends to elongate the bride's silhouette to have an ultra-feminine appearance.

WHICH BODY TYPES CAN WEAR A BASQUE WAIST?

Hourglass

Inverted triangle

Athletic

DROPPED WAIST

A dropped waist may be the lowest kind of waistline, seated around the hips. This kind of waistline emits a bit of a vintage flair. You're probably to find a dropped waist on trumpet gowns, A-line dresses, plus some types of ball gowns.

WHAT IT DOES FOR YOUR BODY

A dropped waist tends to make your torso look longer while shortening the look of your legs. For brides with very short torsos and long legs, this waistline might be an excellent choice to balance their proportions.

WHICH BODY TYPES CAN WEAR A DROPPED WAIST?

Hourglass

Inverted triangle

Athletic

EMPIRE WAIST

An empire waist may be the highest waistline, usually sitting just below the bust. This sweet and delicate waistline echoes the light-hearted, breezy fashions of ancient Greece and also the Jane Austen era.

WHAT IT DOES FOR YOUR BODY

The empire waist shortens the appearance of the Torso and elongates the legs. When combined with some silhouettes like A-line or column skirts, an empire waist could also serve to camouflage a bride's belly.

WHICH BODY TYPES CAN WEAR AN EMPIRE WAIST?

Apple

Pear

Hourglass

Athletic

NATURAL WAIST

The natural waist is arguably probably the most common wedding gown waistline. Also known as a medium waistline, it's characterized by a seam that sits within the space between your rib cage and hip bones. It appears usually on A-line dresses and ball gowns.

WHAT IT DOES FOR YOUR BODY

The natural waist is popular since it usually emphasizes the tiniest part of a bride's body. This gives them an attractive balanced and proportionate look.

WHICH BODY TYPES CAN WEAR A NATURAL WAIST?

Pear

Hourglass

Inverted triangle

Athletic

ASYMMETRICAL WAIST

An asymmetrical waist can sit almost anywhere around the bodice, truly, it slants diagonally in the waist towards the hips. This waistline adds some modern flair to almost any silhouette. You're probably to find asymmetrical waistlines on the mermaid, trumpet, or A-line gowns.

WHAT IT DOES FOR YOUR BODY

An asymmetrical waistline draws focus on your curves. Or, without having many natural curves, it may give the illusion of curves.

WHICH BODY TYPES CAN WEAR A NATURAL WAIST?

Hourglass

Pear

Inverted triangle

Athletic

SEE WHAT WORKS FOR YOU

Remember, you will find exceptions to each rule. Don't be afraid to test different silhouettes with various waistlines and find out what looks best. Ultimately, probably the most important thing is you feel beautiful.