Designed to fit and flatter, Leina and Fleur’s range of jersey dresses are cut in sizes 8-24, that’s petite to plus size, so that women of all shapes can shop our dress range with confidence. Our empire line dresses are a great example of how L&F designs clothing with women’s body shapes in mind.
What is an Empire Line on a Dress?
Featuring a bodice that finishes above the natural waistline, just under the bust, an empire line dress is great for camouflaging fuller tummies making it a great dress shape for apple shaped women, plus sizes and fuller-figure women.
Because empire line dress bodices sit high, the extra fabric above the waist creates the illusion of a longer, taller silhouette, and consequently a slimming effect. At L&F, we maximise this effect with our empire line maxi dresses but the fullness of our midi-length skirts create figure-flattering empire line dress styles too, that also work for petite height women.
As well as varying hemlines, our empire line dresses come with various sleeve options. From sleeveless to short sleeves, flutter sleeves to ¾ sleeves, L&F’s empire line dresses will transition the seasons with you.
Empire Line Dresses for Workwear or Travel
Available in our classic core colours, shop L&F empire line dresses in black or navy jersey for everyday workwear style or evening wear elegance. For dresses with presence, our trend-inspired, fashion prints add a bold edge to classic empire line styles. While many of our dresses are made in jersey, our empire line dresses work well too, in our sustainable, natural-fibre fabrics which make them great lightweight summer dresses and travel holiday essentials.
Women's Dresses Made In Australia
All L&F dresses are made in Australia so you can shop our empire line dresses with the confidence Australian-made quality promises. What’s more, our international shipping and flat-rate shipping to New Zealand means you can shop L&Fs empire line dresses anytime, anywhere, and with AfterPay now available, you can buy now, pay later too!
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Tracey dress in Bellissima
Absolutely beautiful! First Tracey but love the flattering empire line for my full figure. Bought for my nieces wedding and will finish the outfit with pink shoes and handbag. Had to go and order Avery in the same print!!
Obsessed with this dress and how confident it makes me feel! Love how flattering it is despite being a fitted dress! And like all L&F garments, size inclusive. Thank you L&F!
Another winning too from L&F. The sleeves on this top are gorgeous. The cuffs on this top are very smart and the material is buttery smooth against my skin.
I wasn't surprised at how comfortable these were because I own other L&F pull-on pants and they're all amazing. I loved the pleats over the tummy on Ashtons, so there is more room for my tummy and nothing clings. The pull-on elastic waistband is smooth and comfortable, and the ankle hem is generous while not being too loose. The shape is very friendly to a pear shape, as the tapering isn't so slim as to accentuate wider hips, but they aren't straight down either which can sometimes give a boxy and broadening effect when the outer leg drops straight from the broadest part. 10/10 recommend, ticks all the boxes for me. I hope there will be other colours at some point.
I am normally an Emily/Jamie top buyer , but loved the colours of this top and have to say it is very flattering. Very happy it was on sale and gave me a chance to buy something new.
Who says you can have too many trenchcoats? I now have 4 Marant and 2 Sorrel trenches - one for every outfit combination. The style is classy, the fabric is divine, and they are the perfect weight and length for layering in Brisbane. These coats can go from jeans during the day to dresses in the evening. Love the Sorrel (and will probably keep coming back for more colours when available).
Ziggy is better than any t-shirt top and the 'bubbles' print is so versatile to dress up or wear casually. Love the straight hemline than can be worn out or tucked in, and the perfect elbow-length sleeves.
This jacket is a real winner! It suits beautifully on me, and is perfect for warm summer and inter-seasonal days in Queensland. It is the type of jacket that you can dress up or down, so it is super versatile. Please make his jacket in all the colours, L&F?! My wallet will thank you! :)
Love this shirt!! The fabric is so soft and flowing. The cut and drape is beautiful. I love having no buttons as it's no fuss and so easy to wear. I am right on the borderline between a 12 & 14 and decided to go with the 14 due to no stretch. Probably could of sized down to the 12 but I prefer the oversized look so kept the 14.
I can't recommend the Tracey dress enough! The empire line and three quarter length sleeves with their gathered detail and soft cuffs make this dress easy to wear and so flattering. I also really like that there's no lining making this style a good option for warmer days. The Amethyst colour is glorious.
I'd love to see the Tracey dress released in more block colours. Tracey is definitely one of my favourites!
I baulked at this top as I thought it might be a bit too much with so many colours in the print. However, I am really happy I took the plunge as it is a lovely print which brightens up a black ensemble at work. The fabric is very soft and it works well with a skivvy underneath in a cold Canberra winter. The vida style is lovely too.
