| 单词 | empire line |
| 释义 | > as lemmasempire line empire line n. and adj. Fashion (a) n. a cut or shape that is characteristic of an empire dress, with a waistline just below the bust, and usually a skirt that is long, loose, and straight; (also in early use) a horizontal line running just below the bust, where the bodice joins the lower part of a garment; (b) adj. (esp. of a dress) having an empire line. ΚΠ 1911 Good Housek. Mag. Oct. 500 The Empire line and the large patch side-pockets add new touches. 1917 E. Burbank Woman as Decoration xxvii. 312 A dinner-dress of black Chantilly lace, over white chiffon (Empire lines). 1952 N.Y. Times 16 Jan. 4/6 The Empire-line dress with silk taffeta bodice. 1958 Vogue Apr. 18 (advt.) Choose this Empire-line charmer in swirling full length. 1999 T. Iakovou & J. Iakovou There lies Hidden Scorpion 104 Dressed for church in a flowing challis dress with an empire line. 2010 Wedding Ideas Nov. 146/1 ‘I was adamant that I didn't want anything lacy or heavily beaded,’ says Kelly... Her vintage-style empire line gown was from Benjamin Roberts. < as lemmas |
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