Even fashion-dunces understand a waistline

A long time ago I read something somewhere (specific, I know) about clothing which women wear that men understand best. It is sad, but there are serious fashion dunces out there…you might even be dating one! Bottom line: if you don’t date a metrosexual or a very fashion conscious guy, try wearing something with a somewhat dramatic waist, and he might actually notice your fashionable endeavors.

The waistline never goes out of style for too long. It is almost as though fashion revolves around it. It’s as old as the hills, and has been around since the middle ages Looking for a flattering gown? Try one with cinched waist. A top to go with your new summer wide leg pants? Go for the cinched waist.

Dovima with Elephants, Evening Dress by Dior

Richard Avedon

Gathering for Morning Rehearsal, American Debutante Ball, 1958

Loomis Dean

P. Horst, Mainbocher Corset circa 1939

Don’t go to crazy measures for your waistline! the above and below photos are 70 years out of style for a reason, buy some Spanx instead.

Dior’s New Look, circa 1947

Photo taken by ?

Monroe dress circa early 1950’s

Images courtesy of:

http://www.contessagallery.com/html/Detail.asp?WorkInvNum=1796&whatpage=exhib and

http://www.contessagallery.com/html/Detail.asp?WorkInvNum=1801&whatpage=exhib

http://www.contessagallery.com/html/Detail.asp?WorkInvNum=2318&whatpage=exhib (1st photo)

http://www.tufs.ac.jp/ts/personal/ykawa/3nen2000/groupeA/sayako.files/new%20look.jpg

http://www.quizilla.com/user_images/B/BabyBloom/1051208564_resMarilyn.jpg