Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
línea del talle
English translation:
empire waistline(s)
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Jenni Lukac (X)
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I've always understood this as waistline, however
From a presentation from high-end fashion house, describing the cuts that most suit various female figures (in this case, the classic "hourglass" figure)
Los vestidos de corte imperio con la línea del talle bajo el pecho harán que visualmente las piernas parezcan más largas, disimulan las caderas y en general, estilizan toda la figura.
So "Imperial cut dresses where the waistline is below the bust..."
That can't be right, the waistlines is below the bust by definition
From a presentation from high-end fashion house, describing the cuts that most suit various female figures (in this case, the classic "hourglass" figure)
Los vestidos de corte imperio con la línea del talle bajo el pecho harán que visualmente las piernas parezcan más largas, disimulan las caderas y en general, estilizan toda la figura.
So "Imperial cut dresses where the waistline is below the bust..."
That can't be right, the waistlines is below the bust by definition
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empire waistline(s)
Keep it simple. This is how it is said in English. glammadoll.co.uk/body%20shapes.htmlThe Empire waistline starts under the bust, hiding large tummies and thick waists. It also elongates the body making you appear taller and thinner. ...
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Or say "(high-waisted) cuts like" empire waists/ waistlines make . . Clothes That Make You Look Slimmer -
frugalzeitgeist.com/clothes-that-make-you-l... - Same goes for pants with a low waistline. High waisted cuts, like empire waists, can work with a curvy figure and make you look slimmer. ...
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Note added at 8 mins (2011-08-18 15:27:44 GMT)
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Or say "(high-waisted) cuts like" empire waists/ waistlines make . . Clothes That Make You Look Slimmer -
frugalzeitgeist.com/clothes-that-make-you-l... - Same goes for pants with a low waistline. High waisted cuts, like empire waists, can work with a curvy figure and make you look slimmer. ...
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Taña Dalglish
: Very nice, Jenni. Abrazos.
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Cheers and thanks, Taña.
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David Hollywood
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Thanks, David. Have a nice day.
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Janine Libbey
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Greetings and thanks, viva Madrid.
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Laurel Clausen
: ...coming from someone with a personal preference for this cut!
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Thanks, Laurel. My first communion dress had an empire waistline.
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Just an observation: rather than "imperial cut", I believe "empire line" is more common.
There are some photos here showing empire-line, A-line, dresses etc.
http://www.misquincemag.com/espanol/quinceanera-planear/isab...
2. IMPERIO (Empire): El vestido de corte imperio tiene una cintura alta debajo del busto, con una falda más estrecha. Fue muy popular en la década del 60, gracias a la princesa Grace Kelly y a la primera dama Jacqueline Kennedy. Este vestido favorece a las chicas muy delgadas y va bien para las fiestas de temas retro.
There are some photos here showing empire-line, A-line, dresses etc.
http://www.misquincemag.com/espanol/quinceanera-planear/isab...
2. IMPERIO (Empire): El vestido de corte imperio tiene una cintura alta debajo del busto, con una falda más estrecha. Fue muy popular en la década del 60, gracias a la princesa Grace Kelly y a la primera dama Jacqueline Kennedy. Este vestido favorece a las chicas muy delgadas y va bien para las fiestas de temas retro.
Discussion
The waistline is the line of demarcation between the upper and lower portions of a garment, which notionally corresponds to the natural waist but may vary with fashion from just below the bust to below the hips. The waistline of a garment is often used to accentuate different features. The waistline is also important as a boundary at which shaping darts (such as those over the bust and in the back) can be ended.
...so "linea del talle" is waistline