body line

Figure's visible outline

Body line refers to the outline or contour of the human figure, especially as it appears through clothing: The dress follows the body line closely.

In fashion and tailoring, garments are described as flattering or obscuring the body line.

The term also appears in cricket history, referring to the controversial "bodyline" bowling tactic of aiming at the batsman's body rather than the wicket.

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Disconnected from network

garment silhouette

body lineloose fit

Garment roomier than body

relaxed fit · oversized · A-line · flowing · empire line

anatomical focus

body linehead line

Article's prominent title

neckline

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