Asymmetrical
An asymmetrical bodice features a change in waist height from one side of the dress to the other. The extent to which this style flatters certain figures may vary depending on the cut.
Dropped
The dropped waist falls several inches below your natural waistline. GOOD FOR: elongating the torso. BAD FOR: those with narrow shoulders (gives you an A shape) or long waists (adds extra length).
* Source: the knot, Book of Wedding Gowns, by Carley Roney, 2001, Chronicle Books, San Fransisco.