Listen to this blog as a podcast: Blog Summary Basque waist is a tight-fitting bodice with a slightly dropped waist and a V or U shape center Works well on all figures and body shapes Can be found in all wedding dress silhouettes: sheath, fit & flare, mermaid, A-line, and Princess ballgown Made in all fabrics like satin, mikado, crepe, lace, or a combination of these The basque waist shape is dramatic, timeless, and romantic Of all the wedding dress styles, the basque waist wedding dress is the most timeless and elegant
The boatneck, as it's also called, became so famous on Audrey that it is now often known as the "Sabrina." And of course the lines of the dress, perfect in their simplicity with a nipped in waist and full ballerina skirt, would be done again and again by Givenchy, including for Funny Face (1957)
I did my best to find more budget-friendly options, but to be honest I didnt have a ton of luck finding stuff I thought looked cute, well-made and wedding-appropriate under $100
The most useful principle is definition at the waist either through the dress's own construction (a fitted bodice, smocked waist, or tie waist) or through how you wear it (belted, tucked, or layered with a fitted outer piece)
