Empire Dresses That'll Make You a Queen
Empire-pronounced om-peer-
dresses are high-waisted
garments that are gathered near or just under the bust and feature a long or short, loose skirts that skim the body. The outline is especially flattering, as it helps to lengthen the body's appearance. This style of loose, flowing dress experienced a major revival in the 1960s, probably reflecting the free attitudes during that time. The style is still enjoying popularity today, and there are plenty of empire dresses out there from which to choose.
|Calvin Klein makes a big line of both short and long empire dresses in
satin,
jersey and
cotton in lots of pretty
prints and solid colors and designs.
Spiegel's empires are available in short and long versions, in both casual and dressy styles.
Guess makes cute and spunky, short empire dresses in many variations, including
swimwear cover-ups, and
New York & Company offers pretty, long, flowing dresses in gorgeous prints at very reasonable prices. Another place for great bargains is
Old Navy, which has lots of different empire-style dresses in various colors and prints.
JS Boutique's line includes some pricier, elegant empire
gowns, and don't forget to check out
Tahari, which offers sporty and dressy examples of this style.
Adrianna Papell and
Eliza J. both offer a huge variety of empire dresses made in various lengths, colors and materials, and they're definitely worth checking out.