Basque waist wedding dresses

A basque waist wedding dress has a waistline that dips into a V or U shape below the natural waist, which elongates the bodice. At Lace & Liberty, the Idra and the Heather have basque waistlines.

A natural waist seam sits at the narrowest part of your torso. A basque waist dips below it into a V or U, and a drop waist sits lower still, closer to the hips. See our wedding dress waistlines guide.

The Idra ($2,750) pairs a soft, romantic draped chiffon skirt with a modern basque waistline. The Heather ($3,150) is a basque waist A-line gown with hand-beaded lace detailing. Both are from our Evermore collection.

Talk to a designer. Based on any existing design we can change the neckline shape, add support, specify the train length and more, and your designer can advise whether a different waistline will work with the skirt you love.

Follow our step-by-step guide to how to take your measurements. Every Lace & Liberty dress is made in your own measurements and proportions.

Lace & Liberty custom gowns range from $1,500 to $5,500, and most brides spend $2,000–$3,500. Customizations to an existing collection design start at $250. Get a personalized number with our price estimate.

Our standard turnaround is about 6 months from the date you order, including consultations, design finalization, production edits and shipping. Rush options of 18, 12 or 8 weeks ($250, $450 or $600) may be available depending on our production schedule and fabric availability. See timing & rush orders.