21.   Flaring gently from the waist with back inverted pleats, they were teamed with contrasting fur collars and stoles.

22.   He and eight others were brought out, stripped to their waists with their hands tied behind their backs, workers at the station said.

23.   Lines are more formal and tailored, fitting closer to the waist with more defined shoulders.

24.   One of the prisoners was struck in the head and waist with bullets but was still alive Wednesday in serious condition.

25.   The lowered waists with hip belts looked fine with minis or occasional maxis for evening.

26.   Trousers are loose and tied at the waist with a drawstring.

27.   For grander occasions, he showed velvet column dresses and sheaths in chocolate and black with cinched waists with wide bows in toning matt cocoa and tobacco satin.

28.   Even a jacket fitted into the waist with a peplum had pleated tulle frothing out underneath.

29.   Wrap-around skirts were knotted casually at the waist with mock sleeves and decorated with a row of strass buttons.

30.   Longer-line versions are cinched into the waist with flat matt gilt belts, with jewels to match the one at the collar, in front and behind.