long-waisted

American  

[lawng-wey-stid, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈweɪ stɪd, ˈlɒŋ- /

adjective

1. of more than average length between the shoulders and waistline; having a low waistline.

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Etymology

Origin of long-waisted

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

In the 1950s the trend was very long-waisted.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2019

For Krakoff, the wrap is tied lower down for a flattering long-waisted effect.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2011

Opening his bag, he laid by the biscuit, and extracted a morsel of iced cake: at the same time he produced an old-fashioned, long-waisted champagne-glass, nicked at the rim and quite without a stand.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 30, September, 1873 by Various

Their brisk, withered little dames, in close crimped caps, long-waisted short-gowns, homespun petticoats, with scissors and pincushions, and gay calico pockets hanging on the outside.

From English: Composition and Literature by Webster, W. F. (William Franklin)

The finest lace ruffles about her neck and elbows, with a long-waisted silk dress of rich texture and colour, produced an effect that was quite bewitching.

From The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 2 by Hare, Augustus J. C.