The peg for the piece was the scrapping of a line of supposedly diet biscuits, "Taillefine", or "Slender Silhouette", from the French firm LU, and their replacement with a line called "Belvita", a made-up word with whiffs of the good life.

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For parties at the beach, Ms. Acra likes dresses with a flowing silhouette that are "maybe a little bit open in the back" or have cowl necklines.

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When wearing a coat that has a pattern or a very eye-catching color, it is important to consider the silhouette.

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Whether the silhouette is a '70s-style wide leg, or slim and short, these cocktail-ready pairings are made for anything but business.

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Aud 5 features a streamlined silhouette, making it the perfect addition to any bedroom or living room.

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Chinese shadow puppetry is a form of theatre acted by colourful silhouette figures made from leather or paper, accompanied by music and singing.

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He enjoys stripping down forms, emphasizing silhouette or material, as with the voluptuous Plump sofa (2008), a streamlined, space-age version of the classic Chesterfield, or Bulb (2011), an overscaled, energy-efficient lightbulb designed to challenge the aesthetics of most CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) replacements.

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While the silhouette of a stiletto looks infinitely more stylish and commanding than a running shoe or thong sandal, professional women making their way into office-buildings in cities and suburbs across the country in comfortable shoes have the right idea.

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