A style of clothing, usually a [[dress]], with a fit [[underbust|directly below the bust]], giving a high-waisted appearance. This emphasizes the bust and lengthens the body's appearance.

h4. Examples

* [[Yuzuki Yukari]]'s first outfit ([[VOCALOID]])
* [[Babydoll]] often has empire waist

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: empire waist":[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_silhouette]