Yellow Strapless A Line Empire Waist Appliques Satin Formal Prom Dress Modsele A closer look at the pinafore dress Ive recently made Ive been really enjoying wearing those looser fitting smock dresses over jumpers, theyre very cozy and comfortable on the odd day that I E is for Empire Waist (n.) A raised waistline that sits just below the bust, drawing inspiration from Greek and Roman styles and popular during the Regency era. MFIT's #FashionTermsAZ [Juel Park When pronouncing empire when speaking of the waistline of a dress I say ahm PEER. I've heard people call it an EM pyer waistline. Are both acceptable or is one objectively correct? : r ENGLISH