Empire line

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Empire line

A high-waisted style of women’s dresses, popular in France in the reign of the Emperor Napoleon.

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With its soft jersey fabric and empire line detailing, it'll be super comfortable, and flattering too.

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Not only does it have an empire line with clever pleats that flatter your waist, but it also gives you extra tummy support.

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Lighten up in this pretty empire line number by Vera Mont.

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Look just as ravishing in red as the Zero Dark Thirty star with Jenny Packham's empire line maxi dress for Debenhams, PS67.

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The record price was for an ivory silk tulle empire line gown, entitled The Girl Who Lived In The Tree.

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99, H&M; gold stretch bracelet, pounds 30, QVC This empire line wrap-style dress is great for a big bust.

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Pick up some empire line dresses from Maira in colours like black, white and turquoise, with intricate embellishments on the neck.

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Curvy on top Try a one-piece with an empire line, right under the bust.

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power in a black empire line Narciso Rodriquez dress.

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And you can finally have that extra helping at dinner without fear of your wasp-waisted tea dress bursting at the seams - waistlines have headed north as the Empire line, so beloved of Jane Austen heroines, makes a return.

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Jade satin skirt, pounds 75; bustier, pounds 75, both from Coast# Ren said: "This empire line dress looks shapeless with a bigger bum.

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THIS printed empire line top will keep you cool on those hot summer nights and costing only pounds 25 it's the perfect top for chilling out.