long-waisted

[ lawng-wey-stid, long- ]

/ ˈlɔŋˈweɪ stɪd, ˈlɒŋ- /

of more than average length between the shoulders and waistline; having a low waistline.

Compare short-waisted.

Origin of long-waisted

First recorded in 1640–50

She's a long-waisted, rangy young party, who walks with a Theda Bara slouch and tries to talk out of one side of her mouth.

The House of Torchy |Sewell Ford
The young man took off his long-waisted gray coat and flung it over the horse's loins, lining down.

Boy Woodburn |Alfred Ollivant
Their long-waisted coats were cut to an ample width at skirt and sleeves; their waistcoats heavily bound with lace.

Katerfelto |G. J. Whyte-Melville
The words of the long-waisted driver, however, were not pleasant to hear.

Resurrection |Leo Tolstoy

The long-waisted design B 824 is decidedly original and its dainty frills and ribbons appeal to young girls.

Appropriate Clothes for the High School Girl |Virginia M. Alexander