The mermaid cut is characterized by a narrow, body-hugging bodice that flares dramatically, at or below the knee.

Empire is typified by a high-waisted seam just below the bust line, deriving its name from the style’s popularity during the Empire period in France.

Characterized by an elongated triangle forming just beneath the natural waistline.

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