Waist (disambiguation) — Waist is the narrow point of the body between the ribcage and hips. Other meanings derive from this by extension. *Waist (clothing) is also a term for the bodice of a dress or for a blouse or woman s shirt. *Waist, a variant of waistline, the… … Wikipedia
Clothing terminology — comprises the names of individual garments and classes of garments, as well as the specialized vocabularies of the trades that have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold clothing over hundreds of years. Clothing terminology ranges from the… … Wikipedia
waist — [weıst] n 1.) the narrow part in the middle of the human body ▪ The skirt was too big around the waist. from the waist up/down (=in the top or bottom half of your body) ▪ Lota was paralysed from the waist down. stripped to the waist (=not wearing … Dictionary of contemporary English
waist — [ weıst ] noun count ** 1. ) the middle part of the human body that is usually narrower than the parts above and below: Jim put his arm around Carmen s waist. Marie wore a wide black leather belt round her waist. from the waist down/up: The… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Clothing sizes — In clothing, clothing size refers to the label sizes used for garments sold off the shelf. There are a large number of standard sizing systems around the world for various garments, such as dresses, tops, skirts, and trousers. Made to order… … Wikipedia
Clothing in the ancient world — The clothing of men and women and seveal social levels of Ancient Egypt are depicted in this tomb mural from the 15th century BC The clothing used in the ancient world strongly reflects the technologies that these peoples mastered. Archaeology… … Wikipedia
Clothing in ancient Greece — Caryatid wearing chiton from the Erechtheion (British Museum. Note the blousing, or Kolpos, over the Zone.) Clothing in ancient Greece primarily consisted of the chiton, the peplos, himation, and … Wikipedia
Clothing in India — Women and men performing Garba as part of Navaratri celebrations in Ahmedabad The traditional clothing in India varies with region, religion and community. The formal business attire is fairly uniform across the country, and similar to the… … Wikipedia
Waist–hip ratio — Measurement of waist hip ratio: In a lean person (left), the waist can be measured at its narrowest point, while for a person with convex waist (right), it may be measured at about one inch[1] above the navel. The hip is measured at its widest… … Wikipedia
Waist — The waist is the part of the abdomen between the rib cage and hips. On proportionate people, the waist is the narrowest part of the torso.Waistline refers to the horizontal line where the waist is narrowest, or to the general appearance of the… … Wikipedia
