Hourglass

Hourglass body type

Very sexy and feminine body shape, characterized in equals upper and lower body parts. narrow waist line.

The principle is simple - Look for clothes that fit to your Curves, and emphasize your narrow waist. Adding a waist belt (preferably not very thick), also do the trick.

General instructions

Emphasize the waist:

The key to dressing an hourglass figure is to emphasize the waistline, which is the narrowest part of the body. If you don't accentuate your waist, your bust and hips will be your only prominent features and make you look much wider than you are.

Choose clothes that accentuate your waist to enhance your natural curves, for example a wrap dress with a tie at the waist.

Balanced proportions:

Since the body structure is characterized by balanced proportions between the chest and hips, it is important to maintain this balance with your choice of clothing. Avoid styles that overemphasize one area over another.

Emphasize the curves with tailored clothes

Choose well-tailored clothes that follow the natural contours of the body. Tailoring can help accentuate curves and ensure a flattering fit. For example jackets and blazers, or dresses with a princess seam

Choose fabrics wisely

Choose fabrics that fall elegantly on the body and provide a smooth and flattering silhouette. Avoid overly stiff or bulky fabrics that add unnecessary bulk.

For example: a jersey knit dress that stretches and adapts to the curves of the body.

Invest in quality underwear

Invest in a good bra and panties. If you don't have a good bra your body's natural waist can be less defined and add width to your overall look.

Use strategic lines for a lasting effect

The hourglass figure has all the curves in the right places but because of the width in the hips and shoulders you might want to lengthen the silhouette a bit with strategic visual lines. If you are wearing something with vertical stripes, make sure they are not too wide or bold.

Experiment with shadows

While certain styles are known to flatter the hourglass figure, don't be afraid to experiment with different silhouettes and cuts to find what suits you best. Personal style plays a significant role in choosing clothing that makes you feel confident and comfortable.

For example: midi-length skirts that elongate the body and show the waistline, off-the-shoulder shirts or dresses that draw attention to the collarbones and shoulders, tailored overalls with a defined waistline for a modern and chic look.

What To Wear

Upper part:

Deep Necklines - V-neck or scoop neck
Fitted and tailored clothing
Jackets and long tops fitted to the waist area
Verticals prints
Blouses and dresses with a clearly defined waist

Bottom:

Straight pants or gently flared trousers (fitted in the hips)
Pencil skirts
A-line skirts
High waist Pants or skirts

what not to wear

upper part:

Deep Necklines - V-neck or scoop neck
Fitted and tailored clothing
Jackets and long tops fitted to the waist area
Verticals prints
Blouses and dresses with a clearly defined waist

Bottom:

Straight pants or gently flared trousers (fitted in the hips)
Pencil skirts
A-line skirts
High waist Pants or skirts

Beyonce

On the right - a dress in the style of a short t-shirt dress. The closed neckline in combination with wide elbow-length sleeves enlarges and expands the entire chest area and creates one wide, white rectangle.

The short length of the dress is also wrong, it ends in the wide thigh area, thereby drawing the eye there and emphasizing it.

On the left - an envelope cut with a V is very flattering for a large bust and cuts and divides it symmetrically.

A tight and flattering pencil cut with a sexy slit.

A combination of diagonal stripes that go in the light of the body, blur the wide areas mainly for those with a large chest and a wide butt and compliment the natural curves of the body.

Angelina Jolie

On the right - a short black sack dress that creates a rectangular and straight look. Completely hides the waist and thus completely blurs the natural curves of the body.

On the left - a dress fitted at the waist in an envelope cut with "draping" pleats that hug the body along its natural lines and thus emphasize the beautiful curves of the hourglass cut. The envelope cut in the chest area divides in a beautiful, symmetrical way and flatters a large chest.

A pencil-cut skirt ends in the narrow area of the leg and draws the eye there and also emphasizes the natural curved structure of the body.