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While the waist isnt elastic, the fabric has plenty of stretch, making it comfortable and forgiving
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After a brief look at extant images, fashion magazines, and other reputable sources, here is what I found: There are 3 main terms used to describe the upper portion of an 1860s era womans dress
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A-line evening dresses are fitted through the shoulders, bust, and natural waistline, and then they gently flow away from the hips, mimicking the shape of the capital letter A. Because this style highlights the narrowest part of the torso and then drapes softly over the lower body, it creates immediate waist definition