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The Waist: Keep It Skinny!
 

Remember that the waist is one third down from the top of the figure. It is most important to show this important aspect of the figure, which will add to the elegance of your croquis. The waist falls in between the pelvic box and the upper torso shape, and should have a nice curve inward over these two structures of the body.


The easiest way to find the waist is with the help of the torso shape and the pelvic box. This gives the figure structure as you draw it, and allows you to find the waist area more easily. Remember the waist and the knees cut the figure roughly into thirds.

Garments look their best on a figure that has a narrow waist and can emphasize the design of the clothing more easily.

 

 
 

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