One of the pointed questions a bride will be asked by a stylist when shopping for a wedding dress: What type of waistline are you looking for? “The waistline is the foundation of any wedding dress,” ...

You're not imagining it: Basque-waist dresses are everywhere right now. Everyone from New York City 'It' girls to movie stars is donning the romantic dress trend that has no signs of stopping in 2026.

Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026 is still in full swing, but one silhouette has already started to emerge as a clear frontrunner: the basque waist. Defined by its scooped, elongated V shape that ...