long-waisted
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of long-waisted
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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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
"I don' know whether the rest of ye are hungry or not," said plump little Mrs. Kobbe; "but I'm gittin as long-waisted as a knittin'-needle."
From Vesty of the Basins by Greene, Sarah P. McLean
Between the extremities, it might be different—for she was generally very long-waisted.
From Western Characters or Types of Border Life in the Western States by Darley, F.O.C.
The miniatures of old manuscripts furnish us with examples of long-waisted dresses fitting closely to the person, sometimes stiffened like the modern stays, at others yielding to the figure.
From Dress as a Fine Art With Suggestions on Children's Dress by Merrifield, Mary Philadelphia
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