wasp waisted

/ˈwɑspˌweɪstɪd/
adjective
  1. Having a very narrow waist, typically referring to a person or a piece of clothing designed to create that shape.
    • In the 1950s, many women wore wasp-waisted corsets to achieve an hourglass silhouette.
    • The vintage dress had a wasp-waisted bodice that emphasized the model's slim figure.
    • The wasp-waisted jacket gave him a sharp, tailored look.
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