trend : empire waist

A new silhouette is coming for next fall, and it's moving upward.  Looks like the natural waistline is slowly changing - to the empire.

 Philosphy and Burberry Prorsum Pre-Fall

 Proenza Schouler and Herve Leger by Max Azria Pre-Fall

Boo.  I'm not a huge fan of this waistline, but that's okay.  Maybe I will branch out and embrace it regardless.