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BASQUE WAIST:
This style falls below the natural waistline and can dip to a "V" or "U" in the center.

DROPPED WAIST:
This waistline falls several inches below natural waist.		 EMPIRE WAIST:
This high waist features a cropped bodice just beneath the bust line.		 NATURAL WAIST:
This style falls at your actual waistline, slightly above your belly button

BALLET LENGTH :
Hemline falls just above the ankles.

 BOUFFANT-BALL GOWN:
This is a very full skirt gathered at the waist and usually worn over a crinoline slip.		 FLOOR LENGTH :
Hemline falls one-half inch to two inches from the floor.		 MINI:
This hemline falls just above the knees.
PEPLUM:
A short flounce or overskirt that is attached at the waist.		 STREET LENGTH :
Hem falls just below the knee.		 TEA LENGTH :
Hemline falls below the knee, usually eight to 10 inches from the floor.