There were also those couture shape drop waist dresses with full skirts that were splashed with an oversized leaf print or appliqued with generous amount of feathers.

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His latest collection, full of chantilly lace drop-waist dresses and languid velvet gowns, will surely seduce plenty more customers.

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At Chanel, the models sported exaggerated, teased mohawks and severe black eyeliner, though their drop-waist tweed shifts and embroidered cocktail dresses were utterly ladylike.

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Plucked from the Dior Spring 2013 Couture runway, the Silver Linings Playbook actress chose a blush-colored drop-waist dress with exaggerated sections of flared fishtail skirt.

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Two days before they were set to ship, HSN's inspectors discovered that the gift set broke apart when dropped from waist height, failing the network's drop test.

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