Waist Collection (page 7)

Diver Pulling Himself Out Of The Pool With Water Dripping Off Him; Portland, Oregon, United States of America

A Woman Sitting On A Surfboard In The Water; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

A Man With His Surfboard In The Water; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

A Man In The Water Holding Onto His Windsurfing Board; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

A Man With A Blue Mohawk Yells At His Dog

Wolf (Canis Lupus); Golden, British Columbia, Canada

Three Polar Bears (Ursus Maritimus) Being Affectionate; Nunavut, Canada

Two Canada Lynx (Lynx Canadensis) Kittens Playing On A Log; Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Little Red Riding Hood Looking At The Big Bad Wolf; Alberta, Canada

Lady in historical costume on a swing on a greetings card
Lady in historical costume sitting on a swing on a greetings card - Glad Greetings. Date: circa 1900s

Woman with red hearts on a Valentine postcard -- My Valentine think of me. Date: circa 1890s

Card Number 12, Kate Vaughn, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke
Card Number 12, Kate Vaughan, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes, 1880s

Moor Frog (Rana arvalis), Bavaria, Germany

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) on nest, Katmai National Park, Alaska

Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis), Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

Domestic Chicken (Gallus domesticus) rooster, Kauai, Hawaii

Leopard (Panthera pardus) drinking, Londolozi, Sabi-sands Game Reserve, South Africa

Advert for N D Eynede Paris corsetmarker 1909
Women wearing elegant corsets with drawstrings to the back to bring in the waist with lace edging. 1909

Edwardian theatre and dining clothing 1905
Women wearing elegant evening gowns, square and v-necklines, short puff sleeves, trimmings of lace embroidery and hair worn high with floral and feathered plumes. Date: 1905

Advert for Le Magda womens corsets 1910
French young women wearing elegant corsets with lace and ribbons. 1910

Women wearing tailored dresses 1954
Women wearing tailored dresses with high and stand up collar. 1954

Advert for John Barker womens underwear 1911
Models wearing slender fitted corsets with straight-front giving no curving to the figure. 1911

Two women wearing evening dresses 1904
Two Edwardian women wearing evening clothing with bell shaped skirts, narrow waists and frills. 1904

Girls Overcoat 1930S
The new Spring coats for children are tailored at the waist and have full, flared waists. This little girl wears a becoming double-breasted coat with a scarf collar. Date: early 1930s

Advert for Dickins - Jones corsets 1909
The Specialite Guninea corset, available from Dickins & Jones, is ideal for slight figures. It promises not to cause undue pressure to the respiratory organs. 1909

Wartime underwear article, Britannia and Eve magazine, 1940
Page from Britannia and Eve magazine, September 1940, reporting on various types of foundation garments to ensure a controlled figure under clothing

Dress and matching coat by Norman Hartnell
A dress and matching coat by Norman Hartnell who follows the vogue for diaphanous fabrics by using mushroom silk organza. The dress has a deep V neckline

American ladies coat fashion 1924
Collection of 1920s American coats, from a clothing catalogue. Date: 1924

Greek style toga dress 1922
Greek style toga dress, tied with a rope around the waist. Date: 1922

Barbara Goalen modelling a Marshall & Snelgrove coat
Quintessential 1950s model, Barbara Goalen, modelling a a black coat, line with a red and white Ascher print (which, when detatched, itself makes a coat or a dress) is worn over a plain

Evening Dress 1890S
Short puffed sleeves, lace- edged falling tucker, bodice with round waist, cuffs, bodice & waistband ornamented with bead work. She holds an ostrich plume fan open. Date: 1890s

Thigh, abdomen and waist of a woman lying down
Womans thigh and abdomen. View of the thigh of a woman lying down. The curve of her hip and waist are seen

Marlene Dietrich, 1933
Photograph showing Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992) in a flannel suit with a waist coat, teamed with a bere, 1933. Marlene Dietrich

Evening Dress / Photo 1890
Bodice with natural waist level defined by a scarf, deep V neckline, shoulder straps descending in pleats to a point at the waist, soft short sleeves & roses worn at the bosom

Green Dress Early 1850S
Possibly evening dress: 3 scallop edged, embroidered flounces, stomacher corsage trimmed with bows in imitation of echelles & a square neckline. (possibly a Watteau body)

Dinner Dress 1913
Sprigged print robe by Doucet based on classical drapery: V -neck bodice with fill-in, dolman sleeves, tunic draped from a high waist, trained tango style skirt

Monkey Fur Coat 1922
A barrel-line coat trimmed with monkey fur has a low waist, pouched bodice, high stand collar & large bow detail at hip level worn with a broad brimmed hat

Miss Dance, actress of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London. circa 1810s

Advert for John Barker & Co, lace slips 1906
Charming hand-made Paris colour or white guipure and Valencienne lace slip, lined throughout with chiffon, suitable for evening wear and theatre. 1906

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove womens clothing 1906
Two elegant aspects of the evening corsage. 1906

Clothing and hats for womens spring wear 1913
Three very smart models wearing the latest spring clothing and hats Date: 1913

Costume for April 1913
Three effective spring womens clothing. (Left), wrap-around afternoon frock, black Liberty satin contrast is obtained with gold embroidered brocade of the blouse-jacket, finished with tassels

Advert for Gorringes womens frocks 1927
Inexpensive womens frocks just below the knee with drop waists. 1927

Models wearing elegant gowns 1912
Three women models wearing dainty toque hats and elegant gowns. 1912

Evening dresses and some quaint coiffes 1913
Women models wearing beautiful pre-war high waist evening frocks. 1913

Advert for Harness Electric Battery Belt 1884
Harness Electric Battery Belt, claiming the most effectual remedy for rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, deafness, headache, paralyss, nervous debility and other nervous muscular and functional maladies

Womens fashion for February 1913
Women models wearing the latest fashionable clothing from Paris, with velvets and silk hats with additions of bird of paradise plumes and a floral designs

Newest evening tunics 1913
Women models wearing attractive evening frocks. 1913

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The waist, a timeless symbol of femininity and style, has evolved throughout history. From the gritty coal mines of South Wales to the glamorous flapper era, it has left its mark on fashion and society. In the depths of the coalface, miners toiled away with their waists cinched tightly in corsets. The year was 1927 when even a hardworking flapper couldn't resist adding a touch of glamour by adorning her bonnet with an exquisite waist-enhancing accessory. Fast forward to 1954, where two types of dresses showcased contrasting waistlines. One boasted a nipped-in waist that accentuated curves while another embraced a looser silhouette for comfort and freedom. Christian Dior himself sketched these designs as he revolutionized fashion post-World War II. Even during simpler times like 1907, women found ways to incorporate elegance into every aspect of life - including golfing. A stylish woman effortlessly swung her club while maintaining her impeccable posture and tiny waistline. Advertisements played their part too; Thomsons glove-fitting corset promised not only support but also an enviable hourglass figure. Women eagerly sought this undergarment's magical ability to sculpt their waists into perfection. However, not all depictions were so serious - WW1 brought about satirical cartoons such as "The Dropped Pilot. " Amongst the chaos, one thing remained constant: exaggerated feminine curves emphasized by impossibly small waists became fodder for entertainment. As time went on and societal norms shifted once again in 1948, David Wright captured a woman in an elegant black evening dress. Her slender waist gracefully complemented her attire as she exuded confidence and sophistication. Royalty too fell under the spell of this coveted feature; Queen Mary herself (then Princess of Wales) proudly displayed her regal poise alongside her impeccably defined waistline. Finally, Britannia graced magazine covers in April 1954, embodying the epitome of grace and strength.