Curiously, what once had amplified ampleness now accentuated androgyny. Pre-pubescence gamboled freely in a seemingly bosomless universe of tykes. The empire waist is certainly the single most unflattering garment that exists today. It guarantees an aura of dumpiness and transforms the most sensual body into something resembling a lumpen potato. Generally, the empire waist comes with a scoop neckline in a faint attempt to restore curvature.
Long sleeves make it slightly more attractive, but pockets add a distinctly dowdy effect.
And earth tones are particularly matronly. All in all, it is a style that reminds one of a bulbous middle-aged science teacher with his slacks hiked up to his chest. I guess that we ll be seeing wide white belts and floppy hats soon, too. As he sat there, batting his eyelashes with obvious ennui, I recalled a distant July evening in a candlelit apartment furnished with nothing but a mattress, some orange crates, sangria, and a poster of Che. All Rights Reserved.