waistline

noun

waist·line ˈwāst-ˌlīn

Synonyms of waistline next

: an arbitrary line encircling the narrowest part of the waist

: the part of a garment that covers the waistline or may be above or below it as fashion dictates

: body circumference at the waist

Examples of waistline in a Sentence

The diet claims it will reduce your waistline in just four weeks. The dress has a small waistline and a full skirt.

Recent Examples on the Web Corsets and postpartum waist trainers will not permanently shrink the waistline. —

Holly Pevzner, Parents, 3 Nov. 2023 The notched-lapel blazer is designed with a wrap front that hugs the waistline just so, and a pinstripe pattern that adds even more texture to the overall feel. —

Kristina Rutkowski, wsj.com, 30 Oct. 2023 The ribbing is ultrafine and adds texture without overwhelming the design, and what sets this dress apart is the gorgeous hourglass ribbed detailing at the waistline. —

Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2023 Either open as a tent dress or with the removable sash to bring definition to the waistline. —

Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 June 2023 Wardrobe staples like oversized blazers, boxy shirting, skirts and pants with asymmetrical waistlines and hemlines have made as many waves on the red carpet as the more show-stopping pieces. —

Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 25 Sep. 2023 While the top half of the garment appears to be a soft v-neck blouse, it’s attached to a nylon elastane thong base — the effect of which minimizes the bulk that often gathers around the waistline with a standard blouse. —

Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 3 Oct. 2023 The legs would roll up a bit, but the bra never gave me any issues, and the waistline always stayed put. —

Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2023 This season, designers were obsessed with waistlines and hemlines that were last popular in the 2010s. —

Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 20 Sep. 2023 See More

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