Building An Empire

An empire waist works miracles: it emphasizes the waist (the smallest part of the body) and creates visual interest, drawing the eye upward. If you want to conceal the tummy or minimize hips, a dress with an empire waist is for you! 

Things to look for when shopping for a dress with an empire waist:

• The "V" neck- Creates more visual interests, while also elongating the neck which makes you appear taller.
• An interesting print- Print is important, again adds more aesthetically pleasing elements. Not big on prints? A solid works fine and as well as going for dresses with subtle prints or soft stripes. 
  
• Try a sash or belt- An empire waist dress does not always have a defined band beneath the bust. It can be marked with a sash or a belt, both can also add pattern to a solid dress without being too overwhelming. 
• Ruching- Refers to the bunching together of fabric to create the distinguished waistline. An alternative to the above mentioned. 
  

Think an empire waist dress sounds amazing? Check out these examples:

• Green dress with ruching. Also in gray.
  
• V neck black/cream print dress, belted sash.
• V neck dress with a navy dot print.
• Sleeveless, round-neck, belted brown dress.

All chic, all very sleek. Ready to help build your empire. ; )

Au Revoir, La Femme Chic