Fashion Tips For Your Body Shape: Hourglass

Fashion For Your Shape:Fashion Tips For Your Body Shape: Hourglass


What is an Hourglass Shape?

Hourglass figures are round and curvy. An hourglass shaped woman has a well-defined waistline and fuller hips and bust. Their shoulders and hips are equal in width. Woman with hourglass shapes can look sultry and seductive or classy and elegant, depending on what they wear and by dressing in the most flattering way for their particular shape.
Many women with hourglass shapes try to hide their curves and by doing so, wear clothes that do not fit them properly. Instead of choosing big, baggy clothes to hide your shape, choose clothes to enhance what you have.


Here are some tips for How to Dress an Hourglass Shape:

{Initial Author: Cheryl Cirelli
Recent Contributors: Amy Finley, Tsharma}

1- Use a v-neck or scoop neckline. Both styles slim the neck and chest and will make you appear smaller and slimmer.

2-Pant styles:
* Flat front trousers
* Boot cut jeans
* Pants or jeans with flared bottoms
3- Skirts & Dresses for hourglass shape body:
* Pencil skirts
* A-line cut skirts and dresses
* Wrap skirts
* Wrap dresses
4- Wear a darker bottom and lighter colored top to emphasize your waistline and to minimize your curves.
5- A monochromatic outfit with a slim belt will slim your figure and balance your body.
6- Buy clothes in the correct size. A top that is too big will only make you look bigger and sloppier and clothes that are too tight will also make you look larger.
7- Choose lighter weight fabrics without extra bulk to give you a lean look.

On the video on top you'll find fashion tips for your body shape: Hourglass.