The hourglass body shape is the ideal body shape for many women. In women with this body type, the bust and hip circumferences are roughly the same, and the waist is smaller. This is a sexy body shape and has great curves. Dressing for women with an hourglass figure requires styles and types of fabrics that can reduce the appearance of parts that seem bulky and prevent the body shape from looking like a box. In addition, look for clothing that draws attention to the waist.
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Part 1 of 1: Showing a Balanced Bust
Tops and dresses should accentuate the waist without making a large bust stand out. Clothing models that add extra size to the chest circumference will make the body proportions become unbalanced.
Step 1. Find clothes that fit your body and are specially sewn
Everything from your casual t-shirt to button-up blouses should fit your body shape, and taper off at the waist. The stretchy material follows the curves of your body and looks just right, especially if you have a flat stomach.
Step 2. Stick to a jacket that is short and fits your curves
Look for a jacket that has a belt, a long raincoat, or other clothing that narrows at the waist. A short jacket that ends just above your hips can accentuate your curves and make them look beautiful.
Step 3. Consider a cross-shaped dress or gown
Tops and dresses that are criss-crossed and draw the fabric to the slimmest part of the waist will accentuate the look of the waist without adding volume to the bust. Women with hourglass bodies with slender or small waists may not like this style, but the dislike actually arises because these clothes often fall on the wrong waist.
Step 4. Choose a soft fabric, such as a blend of knitwear and silk
These materials accentuate your natural curves, so that your bust stays in the right proportion to your hips. Avoid stiff materials, because this will make your body shape seem "square".
Step 5. Wear clothes with a low, slim neckline
Opt for V-shaped necklines, V-shaped, heart-shaped, and spoon-shaped neck straps. The slim neckline makes your bust look slim as well, gives a balanced look, and keeps the eye on your slim waist. Avoid wide neck pieces such as wide and square U shapes, because these shapes make your upper body seem heavy.
Step 6. Avoid details that add volume
Avoid clothing that is layered, with lots of bands, and other dimensional details in clothes, which add volume to your body. If located in the chest, this kind of detail will make your upper body seem big. If located at the waist, the detail will cover your slim waist.
Step 7. Stick to plain colors without motifs
You can also choose simple pattern motifs, but plain colors are the best choices that will accentuate your body shape. You can do the " color block " technique by wearing contrasting colors at the top of the waist and below the waist, or you can choose a top or dress with a plain color so that your bust looks balanced with your hips.
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Choose the right underwear.
A bra that is sufficiently supportive will help you raise and tighten your bust, so that your upper body shape is more proportional.
Use dark colors and vertical stripes if you want to play with the shape of your curves. Some women with an hourglass body shape prefer to look slim rather than curvy. If this suits your personality, slim down your upper body by wearing dark colored clothes, vertical stripes, or vertical pleats.
Wear a top that extends to the hips to make it look slimmer. A top that ends right at the waist will accentuate your curves, but if you prefer to slim down your curves, look for a top that makes your torso appear longer, that is, that extends to the bottom of your hips or past your thighs..
Featuring a Slender Lower Body
Look for pants, skirts, and other types of bottoms that cover the curves of your hips and make your legs appear longer.
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Wear a wide skirt. Look for dresses and skirts that are round or inverted tulip styles, especially those with a high-waisted stripe. This cut will cover your hips and give them a natural look, accentuating the curves of your lower body without making them look bulky.
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Choose a classic skirt cut. Skirts with straight cuts like pencil models usually make you look more beautiful. These cuts are great for an hourglass figure because they cover your curves and make them look slim.
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Stick to soft fabrics. Look for fabrics that are stretchy or hanging. Stiff skirts can make your hips square and look really big.
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Look for pants that are slightly wider. Think wide, bootcut-style pants (wide at the bottom hem). The wide bottom of the pants balances out your wide hips. This model of pants also makes your legs seem long and slender.
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Be careful when wearing tights. Tight jeans make an hourglass figure look shorter and fatter. If you have naturally long, slender legs, you can wear tight jeans, especially when paired with high-heeled shoes that make your legs appear longer.
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Stick to mid-rise (medium waistline) or high-rise (high waistline) pants. Avoid low-rise pants, which will make your hips look wider and your legs shorter. The mid-rise and high-rise cuts make the legs look longer. Add a wide belt style, this will make you look more beautiful.
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Avoid too much detail at the bottom. Your trousers should have a flat front and large unzipped or buttoned pockets. You should also avoid embellishments or other decorative accents on the hips.
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Accentuate Your Curves with the Right Accessories
The right shoes or belt will enhance your figure by drawing attention to your curves and slimming down your bulky body.
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Wear a dark belt around your natural waistline. A belt worn at the slimmest part of your waist serves as the centerpiece of your outfit. A small belt looks better for an hourglass figure and for any height, but a wide belt will make your torso look shorter if you have a short waist or a small size.
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Look for a shoe model with a slim heel. The curve of your hips will make your legs look big and short if you wear flat-toed shoes. High-heeled shoes will give the impression of longer legs and make you appear slimmer and have better proportions.
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Pay more attention to your neckline with the right type of necklace. A brightly colored necklace can add personality to your overall outfit. Choose a short necklace that covers your neck or a long necklace that hangs in a V shape. A necklace that hangs down and spreads across your chest will make your body shape bigger and unbalanced.
Dress if You've Got an Hourglass Figure Step 20 A long necklace with a pendulum that falls near your chest or waistline will draw people's attention to your waist
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Wear a big, attractive bracelet. This will draw people's eyes on your waistline and wrists.
Accessorize the Little Black Dress Step 7 Tips
- Many modern clothing styles are not designed with curves in mind. Don't be afraid to shop at “old-fashioned” or “out-dated” fashion and accessory stores, or even buy fabrics to have them sewn to your shape.
- Be flexible. You may have an unusual body type that requires a different cut to make your body look proportionate. Understand that these guidelines are not rigid, but only suggestions so you can start dressing according to your body shape.
- A three-quarter sleeve shirt will draw people's attention to your waist.
