The Basque Waist Buzz… While you can actually customize many LAUREN ELAINE collection gowns to feature a Basque waist, here are some of our Lauren Elaine Basque waist beauties currently feeling the buzz… So, what exactly is a Basque waist wedding dress? This design, which traces its origins back to the 18th century, is known for its distinctive dropped waistline that extends into a V or U-shape just below the natural waist, elongating the torso and creating a flattering hourglass…