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In A Cinch.(women's pants)(Brief article)
Byline: Michael Carl
History is full of lofty waistlines. Take, for example, the Empire and princess stylesthe first refers to the heady early reign of Napoleon I, while the Empress EugA[c]nie popularized the other. But this season's best waistlines have slightly more humble origins: paper bags. Cropped pants with high, crumpled waists looked surprisingly shapely on the spring runways. Tightly cinched with a bow or a belt, they create effortless curves that even Josephine would have envied. Burberry Prorsum's silk trousers and gauzy cardigan are sexy without being scanty. ChloA[c]'s roomy pants and massive silver bow nip the waist without cutting off your air supply. And Marc by Marc Jacobs's cuffed ...
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