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Silhouette

Empire

A high waist that falls freely from under the bust

The waist seam sits directly beneath the bust, with the skirt falling loose and long from there — soft, romantic, and unrestrictive.

An empire line moves the narrowest point of the dress up to the smallest part of most torsos, then lets everything below it fall away. It is the most comfortable formal silhouette we make, and the one most often chosen when the wearer wants length without any pressure at the natural waist.

Who it suits

Those wanting length and flow with no waist constriction. A common choice during pregnancy.

Fit
Made to your measurements
Ready in
two to three weeks
Deposit
A$10 refundable deposit (US$10 outside Australia)
A empire dress from the Pia Pearl atelier

Common questions

What is a empire dress?
The waist seam sits directly beneath the bust, with the skirt falling loose and long from there — soft, romantic, and unrestrictive.
Who does a empire dress suit?
Those wanting length and flow with no waist constriction. A common choice during pregnancy.