unwaisted
Lacking middle cinch
Unwaisted describes a garment or silhouette without a defined waistline—cut straight or loosely without narrowing at the midsection.
An unwaisted dress hangs from the shoulders without cinching: She preferred the comfort of unwaisted shifts.
The term appears in fashion and sewing contexts, contrasting with fitted or belted styles.
Cut in direct lines
- columnarShaped like a pillar
- boxyResembling a cube
- rectangularFour right angles
- unfittedNot adapted for purpose
shapeless · formless · tubular · linear · unstructured · undefined · unshaped · streamlined
Movement or work period
- chemiseLoose sleeveless undergarment
- muumuuLoose, collarless dress
- kaftanLong loose traditional robe
- tunicLoose hip-length top
smock · poncho · robe · abaya · boubou · chiton · djellaba · dolman
Not firmly secured
- baggyLoose and drooping
- oversizedExceeding typical dimensions
- roomyHaving generous interior space
- slouchyLimply relaxed in posture
voluminous · flowy · blousy · relaxed · ample · billowy · unrestricted · unconstrained
Lacking decoration or ornament
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
- simpleFree of complexity
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- pared-downSimplified by removal
unfussy · austere · spare · clean · restrained · unembellished · plain · basic
straight-cut
Cut in direct lines
- columnarShaped like a pillar
- boxyResembling a cube
- rectangularFour right angles
unfitted · shapeless · formless · tubular · linear · unstructured · undefined · unshaped · streamlined
shift
Movement or work period
tunic · smock · poncho · robe · abaya · boubou · chiton · djellaba · dolman · hanbok
loose
Not firmly secured
slouchy · voluminous · flowy · blousy · relaxed · ample · billowy · unrestricted · unconstrained · forgiving
unadorned
Lacking decoration or ornament
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
- simpleFree of complexity
- sleekSmooth and elegant
pared-down · unfussy · austere · spare · clean · restrained · unembellished · plain · basic · functional