Wedding Gown Waistlines

Below are some definittions of the various wedding gown waistlines as well as a description of each.

 

 

BASQUE
A dropped waist style that starts at or below the natural waistline, then dips in the center of the gown in a “V” shape.

 

 

EMPIRE
This waistline begins just below the bust area.

 

 

 

DROPPED
A waistline that falls below the natural waistline, ending at the hip area.

 

 

 

NATURAL
This waistline falls at the natural waistline area.